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“Kelly and Patti,
I was so sorry to hear about your dad. Some of my fondest memories of my youth are surrounded with baseball memories with your...Read More »
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1 of 7 | Posted by: Jeff Thomas - Las Vegas, NV
“Patti, Janice and Kelly, I was so saddened to hear about the loss of your dad. I have such fond memories of both of your parents. I loved the...Read More »
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2 of 7 | Posted by: Tami Tripp Morton - friend
“What a great man. I had so many good times with this man that I will always treasure. I wish you all well and express my heartfelt condolences in...Read More »
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3 of 7 | Posted by: Casey Hansen - West Jordan, UT
“My prayers are with you all and I feel very sad right now.r
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4 of 7 | Posted by: Gloria Stieger - Pocatello, ID
“Patti
No words can express how much sadness and hurt I know you are feeling. You were always an amazing daughter to your Mom and Dad. I know...Read More »
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5 of 7 | Posted by: Dianna Henson - Draper, UT
“Kelly, Patti and Janice,
I stumble over the words I want to say, because I am still so sad and sorry for your loss. Losing one parent is hard enough...Read More »
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6 of 7 | Posted by: Keeley Khoury Sweeney
“Kelly, Patti and Janice, I have been thinking of you non stop since I first heard the news!!! I am so sorry for your loss!! I loved your parents and...Read More »
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7 of 7 | Posted by: Kerrie Silver (Khoury) - UT
“Fish on!”
On May 7, 2011, Sonny rejoined his sweetheart, Karen, in Heaven.
Sonny Stafford was born August 6, 1934 in Silt, Colorado. He was proud to be raised by parents, Frank and Lucy Stafford. At a young age they moved to Salt Lake where he received his education.
Sonny served his country in the US Army, 11th Airborne during the Korean Conflict, where he received a distinguished Unit Citation and was honorably discharged.
On March 22, 1957 he married his sweetheart Karen Hacking. Dad worked for Mountain Bell for over 26 years, retiring in 1987. He loved coaching and playing baseball and spent many years doing both. He loved fishing, camping and boating.
Survived by his son, Kelly Stafford; daughters, Patti Hart and Janice (Val) Linford; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill and Doug and sister, Linda. Preceded in death by his wife; parents and sister, Alice.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 14th, 1:00 p.m. at Cottonwood Memorial Mortuary, 4670 So. Highland Dr. with a gathering one hour prior to services. Interment, Holladay Memorial Park. On-line condolences at www.memorialutah.com.
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