Joe M. Duran

Our loving husband, dad and grandpa Joe, returned to his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 15, 2010, surrounded by his family.

Joe was born September 25, 1920 in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, USA, the son of Anastacia Gallegos Duran and Leocadio Duran.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945 during World War II.

On January 11, 1945, Joe married Bernice Mary Gallegos in the St. Joseph''s Catholic Church of Ogden, Utah.

He loved fishing and shared his passion with his family and friends.

He worked at the Naval Supply Depot in Clearfield and at DDO, retiring after 36 years of service. During his tenure he served as Vice President for the AFGE union for more than 2 years.

Joe is survived by his wife, his son, Jimmy B. (Susan) Duran, his daughter, Joan (Larry) Underwood, ten grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Also surviving are two brothers, two sisters and a large extended family.

Joe is now reunited with his parents, son Michael and great-grandson Matthew, as well as other loved ones.

A viewing will be held Friday evening February 19th from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at Lindquist''s Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South.

Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, February 20th at 10:00 a.m. at St Joseph''s Catholic Church, 514 24th Street.

Interment, Lindquist''s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Wintle and Hospice for Utah.

"Fear not Joe, for the Lord is walking home with you. I will miss you darling just like the stars would miss the sky. Goodbye for now until we meet again, your loving wife of 65 years. ~Bernice

In lieu of flowers, as Grandpa Joe would say "Cast a fishing line for me".