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Stuart Closson Obituary
71, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on December 17, 2011. He was born in Mattoon, IL, the son of Lester Lee and Lucille Eastin Closson. He married Marilyn J. Born on Aug. 24, 1968, in Las Vegas, NV. Mr. Closson graduated from Mattoon HS in 1958. He served in the US Army from 1958-1961. He retired from Rainbow Baking Co after 30 yrs of driving semi transports. Mr. Closson was a long-time member of the Teamsters Union and the American Legion. He was a life long member of the Roy Rogers Rider Club and the Order of DeMolay. A few of his special interests were coaching Little League baseball, leading Boy Scouts, target shooting, backpacking, coin collecting, photography, cooking and collecting Roy Rogers memorabilia. Survivors include his wife of 43 years Marilyn Closson in Phx; his mother Lucille Closson and sister Janet Webner in Bethany, IL; a son Stuart "Riley", in Phx; grandsons Ryan Closson in Kingman, Az; and Spc. Matthew Closson, and Great granddaughter Leia at Ft. Bragg, NC; granddaughter Nicole Fisher in Kingman, Az; nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at a later time with his family. Memorials may be made to the Happy Trails Children's Foundation, Cooper Home, 10755 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley Ca, 92308
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Marilyn Closson-Oakley
January 2, 2012
Sorry to hear of your loss. We didn't know Stuart, but my father spoke of the family quite often. MY deepest sympathy goes out to the family. The daughter of Carl W. Closson (Bill), Marilyn Closson Oakley.
Toni Trumper
December 26, 2011
Marilyn, I'm SO sorry to hear of Stuart's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Toni (Pearson) Trumper (cousin)
Janice Bernardini
December 24, 2011
Stuart will be remembered by his MHS classmates as a wonderful, kind, human being.....and as we met at the reunions during the past years he seemed to enjoy life so much. We shared Roy Rogers stories at one of the last reunions...my little sister was also an avid fan and collector of memorabillia. My heart goes out to all of his family. Janice Kidwell Bernardini
Steve Kimery
December 24, 2011
To Stuart,s Family: I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss of a very truly loved one. We were friends in High School and we shared many memories.
Steve Kimery
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Sycamore, Illinois
Juanita Barnes
December 24, 2011
MY prayers go out to you and your family at the loss of a great guy we had lots of great times while in high school. Blessings to all Juanita Wager Barnes
David Blystone
December 24, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Stu was a great friend and schoolmate. He will never be forgotten.
December 21, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim Closson
December 21, 2011
Marilyn, this is truly sad. We will miss our cousin.
Jim and Linda Closson
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