Wayne Williford Obituary

Wayne Jay Williford was born in Salmon, Idaho on December 15, 1936 to Willard DeWitt and Fanny Eva (Radmall) Williford. Wayne passed away in Cortez, Colorado surrounded by his loving family on November 26, 2014 at the age of 77. As a young man Wayne moved to Pleasant View, Colorado where he resided with his Aunt Neva and Uncle Jack Pedigo. Wayne graduated from Montezuma County High School in 1956. On June 28, 1958 he married his high school sweetheart Margaret Bryan. They shared 56 wonderful years together. Wayne proudly served in the US Navy as an aviation mechanic from 1858 thru 1962. After studying to be a master design machinist in college he owned and operated a number of businesses including automotive mechanic, metal machinist, welding and metal working, building contractor, storage facility owner-operator, and woodworker. He enjoyed helping others with their projects and could be relied on to figure out and solve complicated problems. Wayne was a quiet and unassuming man who was caring and kind to everyone he met. Wayne had a generous and gentle soul and he loved a good joke. Some of Wayne's favorite pastimes were fishing, hunting, reading, creating something with his woodwork, and spending time with his grandchildren. Wayne is survived by his wife of 56 years Margaret, his children Ann Hover and husband Conrad of Dolores, Wayne D. Williford and wife Lisa LeVesseur of Cortez, Valley jean Williford and husband Darwin McCulloch of Cortez, and Velma Mae Williford of Novato, California. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Cody, Aspen, and Fanny Hover, Ryan and Whitney Williford; and three great grandchildren; Ciana, Cheriann, and Xander. Wayne is also survived by brothers: Everett, Ben,Darwin, and sister Carolyn, as well as many nieces, nephews and extended and beloved family. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Henry, and an infant sister Neva. Funeral services were held at Ertel Funeral Chapel on December 3, 2014 with military honors.

IN MEMORY OF DAD

Someone so dearly loved, so popular wit his friends

We should not cry forever, for this is not the end

His memory lives amongst us, times we both laughed and cried

I cannot bear to lose him, but one day, we all must die.

I hear his voice within me, and his funny little laugh

So many things reminded me of times that are now gone past

As I grew older so did he, but that man was always there for me

His love unspoken, but strong and clear, of that I have no doubt or fear

Time passed, that man grew old and frail, No longer strong, but weak and pale

Now I helped him, as he'd helped me. A debt to repay: no charge, no fee

I knew of no-one who hated him, he was the apple of every eye

Any conflicts we all had, are now gone by the by

If your sorrow can be lessened, in some warm and special way

By knowing that so many share in your loss with you today

And if it brings you comfort when others show they care

Please know their thoughts are with you and remember they are all there

(A compilation of various poems)