Obituaries
Obituaries
Margaret Flake, Arlene Flake, Terry Holladay, Loran DeWitt, Christopher Jewell
Margaret Elizabeth Cousins Flake passed away peacefully in her Snowflake home on February 12, 2021. She was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on June 24, 1937, to Robert and Elizabeth Cousins. Her father lost his life while serving in the Canadian Army in World War II and her mother raised Margaret and her older brother John on a War Widows Pension. Margaret attended Toronto City schools and finished high school trained in secretarial work.
Following high school, the Cousins family moved to Utah, where Margaret and John enrolled at Brigham Young University in Provo and both graduated trained as teachers. While at BYU, Margaret met and married David K. Flake of Snowflake, Arizona, and upon completion of their schooling, they moved to the Navajo Reservation where they lived and worked for the next thirty-five years.
While David was the breadwinner, Margaret’s desire was to be a good mother. She wanted four children and he wanted five. All their children were desired in turn and when her childbearing years were over, they each got their wish with nine children, each one loved as they came along. Margaret also helped to supplement David’s teacher’s salary early on by being a Tupperware lady and after her youngest was in school, doing substitute teaching. Mostly she was happy being a good mom. She also gave a lifetime of service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving a variety of callings as a leader and teacher of children, youth, cub scouts, relief society and Ward Librarian. After retirement, she served a full-time church mission in Baltimore, Maryland, with her husband David.
Margaret is survived by her husband, David; children, David V. (Jacqueline), Gordon (Pakayvanh), Elizabeth (Joseph Enfield), Russell (Sandra), Alan, Cathaleen, Patricia (Robert Guevara), Rebecca (Steven Brinkerhoff), and Robert; 21 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren, with a 6th expected in July; and her older brother John (Jack) Cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister-in-law, Suzanne Cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the Main Street Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Snowflake, Arizona, with a viewing at 1:00 pm.
A devoted wife and mother, and a friend to all peacefully passed away in Snowflake Arizona on February 1, 2021 after a lifetime of service and a year of health challenges. Arlene was born June 9, 1942 to William Wallace “Wally” and Cornelia “Nena” LeSueur in Globe, Arizona.
She graduated from Mesa High in 1960, then attended ASU where she met a rancher from Snowflake, Gerald Ikerd Flake. They were married for time and all eternity on July 5, 1961 in the Mesa Arizona Temple and raised eight children. She was a stalwart member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in various callings including missionary service with her husband in the Nebraska Omaha Mission. She also served enthusiastically in the Snowflake Temple for twelve years.
Arlene was a volunteer for many community organizations such as the Snowflake Heritage Foundation, Arizona Farm Bureau, Liberty Belles, and Quadrille Team. She strongly supported her children and grandchildren, by attending many home and away activities and games.
As a substitute teacher and athletic secretary in the Snowflake School District, Arlene loved the students and being a loyal Lobo supporter. She had a great love for her family and enjoyed cooking and sewing for them and many others. Travelling with her husband, camping and planning family activities brought her much joy.
She is survived by five siblings, a loving husband, eight children: G. Scott Flake (Tedi), Kelli Riding (Ben), Rex W. Flake (Shella), LeAnne Naillon (Darren), Holli Schultz (Shawn), William W. Flake (Rachel), Shawna McLaws (Bruce), Reed V. Flake (Shavan), 39 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Her family and the community will miss her caring, loving service.
There will be a viewing from 6-8 pm, Friday February 6 at Owens Livingston Mortuary in Snowflake. A viewing will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday February 7 at the Snowflake Main Street Chapel followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am.
The family expresses their sincere gratitude for the outpouring of support and assistance in caring for Arlene over the past year.
Owens Livingston Mortuary of Snowflake handled the arrangements.
Terry Lynn Holladay 79 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in Snowflake, Arizona.
Terry was born July 8, 1941, in McNary Arizona to Garnet and Gladys Adams Holladay. He grew up in the woods of the White Mountains around McNary and Show Low and loved camping, hunting, and fishing. He graduated from Snowflake High School in 1959. He loved driving trucks so he made it his profession. He hauled everything from dirt to gas. Terry was a member and past P.E.R. of the Show Low Elks Lodge where he was involved in many civic events. He was involved in competitive Trap shooting. Terry was very accomplished and won many competitions. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was involved and loved the scouting program as a young man and then a young men's leader. Terry loved boating, playing golf, collecting stamps, and coins. Terry was a wonderful outdoor cook and a wizard with Dutch ovens.
Terry was first married to Lorna Brewer and they had five children; Thiry Lynn, Ricky Val (Deceased), Tommy Shane (Deceased), Stacey Janae (Brian) Rollins and Daylan Chet. Terry was married a second time to Carol Lewis Rapier and she had three children; Harold Kim Rapier (Deceased), Kelli Sue Rapier (Steven) Despain and Dallas Brett Rapier (Tobi)
Terry is survived by wife, Carol Holladay; 5 children, 31 Grandchildren and 57 Great Grand Children.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Reed Hatch Memorial Cemetery in Taylor, Arizona.
If you wish to share condolences with the Holladay Family, please visit www.silvercreekmortuary.net.
Loran James DeWitt, 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on February 3, 2021, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born on September 3, 1940, and grew up in Snowflake, Arizona. He met the love of his life in 1962, Della Petersen, and they were married on August 7, 1963, in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Loran was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a strong testimony of the gospel. He cherished his time as a temple worker, along with his wife, in the Snowflake Temple for many years. He loved watching ball games, driving semi-trucks of all shapes and sizes, riding and jumping motorcycles, working with wood, playing softball, and spending time with family and friends. Hands down, his most beloved job was working at United Parcel Service for 28 years as a delivery driver. He played the guitar and had a beautiful singing voice.
Loran is survived by his wife, Della, and their five children; Lynn (Christine) of Show Low; John (Keri) of Providence, Utah; Patricia (John) of Show Low; Donna of Show Low; and Deanna (Todd) of Col. Juarez, Mexico; Also 27 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy O. DeWitt, Sr., and Lucille Clawson DeWitt; his brother, LeRoy O. DeWitt, Jr.; son-in-law, John Frazier, Jr.; and grandson, Michael Bernstein.
Funeral services will be held at 12pm on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the Claysprings Chapel. All are invited to attend. A short viewing will precede the services, and a viewing will also be held Friday, February 19th from 6pm to 8pm at the Silver Creek Mortuary in Taylor, Arizona.
If you have any stories, pictures, or experiences with Loran that you would like to share with the family, please email them to lorandewitt.memories@gmail.com.
Christopher Dennis Jewell passed away on January 11, 2021, in Snowflake, Arizona. Christopher was born in Tacoma, Washington, on August 15, 1972, to Dennis Jewell and Patti McGowan. He used to work for the carnival. It was one of the happiest times for him. He made an impact on the lives of those he knew. He served our country and was a veteran.
Christopher survived by his grandparents. Hank Jewell, and Laurice Jewell; his daughters, Brooke Jewell, Dejae Jewell, and Taylo Jewell; his son, Dusty Jewell; his grandchildren, Jaeda Jewell, Conner Jewell, Freya Jewell, and Connor Jewell; his uncle, Roger Jewell; his first wife, Shannon Jewell, and, his life partner, Carla Jones.
If you wish to share condolences with the Jewell Family, please visit www.silvercreekmortuary.net.