DUANE VIGOS

Duane George Vigos 1947 ~ 2010 An amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and son, Duane George Vigos came into this world on July 2, 1947 to George and Anna Lucy Schmid Vigos. He left us suddenly on July 23, 2010. Duane married Jerri Jespersen on April 25, 1968. The miracle of this union brought "the love of his life", daughter, Stephanie Lee Vigos-Evens and "his boy" Nicholas Crist Vigos into their lives. Stephanie and Nick blessed Duane and Jerri with spouse Douglas Evens and "My Mary" Beckstead Vigos. One by one three "rascals" arrived and he became "Grandpa Dewey" to Kendahl Hansen, Skyeler Vigos and Baby Cash Vigos. Duane began his career at Brighton Ski Resort in 1966. A man of immense integrity and a giant in the world of skiing, Zane Doyle, trusted in Duane and he became the youngest Ski School Director in the Intermountain West, fulfilling his dream from 1973 to 1978. Duane later moved to Park City as their Director of Skiing from 1978 to 1987. Duane had an extensive jumping and racing career. He became a fully certified ski instructor in 1970. Duane was the assistant racing coach of the Westminster College Race Team and later served as head coach from 1973 to 1977. He also was an adjoint faculty member at Westminster College. Duane was a National Ski buyer for Sears as well as a member of Sears Winter Advisory Staff. Duane was elected to the Board of Directors of the I.S.I.A. He served as chairman of the Ski School Directors Committee as well as an examiner for the I.S.I.A. Duane was a member of the P.S.I.A. and served on the National Board of Directors from 1982 to 1983. He was awarded his 40 year pin. Your family and friends think back on the glory of the days that have been, we know as we day dream there will be good days again. For when the snows fly and the blizzard winds wail, your friends and family will see your tracks on some trail. The time has come for your pain to heal after the long road you've traveled. Peace is now at your side. Survived by his wife, children, Stephanie (Doug) Evens, Nick (My Mary) Vigos and his three rascals, Kendahl, Skyeler and Baby Cash; sisters, Shirley Cox, Carolyn Vigos; brother, Mike (Tina) Vigos; Jerri's brothers, Jeff Jespersen, Jim (Susan) Jespersen, Jay (Kae) Jespersen and many loving nieces and nephews. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Jerri's parents, Don and Joyce Jespersen. On Sunday August 1, 2010 we will honor Duane in the mountains he loved. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at the Brighton Millie Chalet, located at 12601 East Big Cottonwood Canyon Road from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Jerri, Stephanie and Nick cannot adequately express their heart filled thanks to Randy Doyle and the Brighton family for their support and generosity in letting Duane return to where it all began. During this challenging time our family would also like to express our love and devotion to our extended family, the Frank Jones Family, the Tom Jones family and the Denny West Family. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Special Olympics of Utah, Duane Vigos Memorial Fund at 243 East 400 South, Suite 111, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. There's honor in a well lived life, there's healing in remembering, there's hope in knowing that love goes on forever. Online condolences may be shared at www.cannonmortuary.com