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Denton Modisette Obituary
He graduated from San Jon High School in 1997. In his senior year he was homecoming king. He was a member of the Rodeo Club and National Honor Society. He played varsity basketball and was named to the all District Team. He was active in 4-H and FFA. He attended Hobbs Junior College on a Livestock Judging scholarship.
He worked as an electrician at Guy's Electric for eight years. He was a member of the National Livestock & Horse Judging Team and First United Methodist Church of San Jon. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys Fan. He was a loving father, who made Libby the center of his life.
He is survived by his parents, Fred and Wanda Modisette of Clovis; 1 daughter, Libby Modisette of the home in Clovis; 1 brother, Ty Modisette (Terri) of Grand Canyon, Arizona; 1 nephew, Hayden; 1 niece, Mesa, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2010, at First United Methodist Church in San Jon, New Mexico, with Heath Husted and Leo Thrasher officiating. Burial will follow at San Jon Cemetery.
Casket bearers will be Brad Hodges, Weston White, Brent Hodges, Scot Hodges, Jace Priddy, Greg Gardner, Roger Sury, and Ryan Wimberly.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 or to the scholarship fund for Libby at First Community Bank, 801 Pile St., Clovis, NM 88101.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis, New Mexico 88101, 575-763-5541. You may visit www.steedtodd.com to post online tributes.
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Memories and Condolences
for Denton Modisette
Yvette White
February 23, 2010
Just wanted to send my sympathies for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Roberta Clark Stackhouse
February 23, 2010
Wanda and Fred, How sorry I was to hear of the loss you suffered. I remember when Ty was born and then the joy when Denton was born. I've been away for a long time but always remember how proud you were as parents. God be with you, Roberta Clark Stackhouse; West Branch Iowa and also Tucumcari, NM
February 22, 2010
Just want you to how sorry we are for your loss. No words can fully comfort you, but God can heal your pain and guide you through this. You are in our prayer's. I hope you know how much we Love you. Joe & Doranna
February 22, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss of Denton. We pray that God will comfort you at this time of grieving.
Johnnie and Susan Stacy
Maria
February 17, 2010
My deepest condolences to the family.
Denton had such a beautiful smile.
Please note that God is healing the broken hearted ones and is binding up their painful spots.
David Morrison's Family
February 13, 2010
Your son is a wonderful person and has touched many lives he will be with us in many years to come. We never really understand why, but we are always blessed to have them for the time we have. Times like this are rough but keep your spirits high, because he will always be looking down watching over all. Your In Our Thoughts
DONNY SEGURA
February 11, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Jon Manning
February 10, 2010
I am praying for strength for you in your time of loss. No words can make the pain or loss any less, but I love you all and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Riki Seat
February 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow.
Laurel Sims
February 10, 2010
Wanda, Freddy, Ty....I am so so sorry about Denton. He was a good man.
Lynn/Jim Hudson
February 10, 2010
Wanda and Freddy, our hearts go out to you. We understand the pain that comes from losing a son. Hold tight to the Lord and to each other.
paul lough
February 9, 2010
fred..i will pray for you tonite...you are a good man
Patsy Shafer-Tharp
February 9, 2010
Wanda and Freddie, So sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap you in his loving arms in the coming days.
Jacque (jay) Kuchta
February 9, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tracy Williams-Virden
February 9, 2010
Fred and Wanda,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family, and may you find comfort and peace in memories of Denton. He was a great person and will be missed by everybody who knew him.
February 8, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Terry and Marsha Stowe
Mary Helen Carter
February 8, 2010
Wanda & Fred:
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of your beloved son. May the peace that passeth all understanding be yours today and in the days to come.
February 8, 2010
Fred, Wanda and family, just to let you know we are thinking of you at this time and pray for you all. You are a great family to know.
Sincerely,
Robert and Karen Snell
Joe A. Montano
February 8, 2010
Fred and Wanda, our condolence for the loss of your precious son; may Almighty God ease the pain you are feeling at this time.
Joe A. & Clara Montano
705 Rosewood Drive
Clovis, NM
Jim/Norma Streetman
February 8, 2010
Fred, Wanda, Ty, and Libby
There are no words that can express the deep sorrow for your loss. You all are in our prayers.
Jim and Norma
February 8, 2010
Fred, Wanda, Libby and family -
We are all so sorry to hear of your loss. Denton was such a kind and loving person to all of us....his beautiful smile always brighten our day!
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make it easier for Libby.
Sincerely,
Phillip and Maria Carrasco
and the Staff of Maria's Montessori School
Tonda Simmons
February 8, 2010
Fred Wanda, Libby. Our prayers are with you and your family. Denton blessed us all with Miss Libby.
Bill Cone
February 7, 2010
Fred,Wanda,&Ty, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord bless you and help you through this rough time. Keeping you in our prayers. Billy, Tonya, Kit, & Genae.
Steve and Courtney (English) Allen
February 7, 2010
Fred and Wanda -
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. May you find comfort in God's gift of memories and with Denton's sweet Libby.
February 7, 2010
Words are never adequate to express sympathy. To say we, Loyd, Raina and I are heartsick hearing of Denton's passing seems small. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. We will always remember Denton and that heart warming smile of his.
Sincerely,
Reba, Raina, and Loyd Sturles
Odessa, Texas
February 7, 2010
Modisette Family,
I am just heart broken for your loss, and am thinking about you. Denton was a great person, had a great personality and so fun to be around. I have many great memories of Denton, the first thing I see is great smile. I know that he loved his family. Hard to understand why??
Ashley Sultemeier-Good
February 7, 2010
Fred and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss! You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris & Heather Irwin
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