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Cecil Pelts Obituary

Cecil A. Pelts, 90, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on April 4, 2008. Cecil, along with his wife Jane and brother-in-law Sam Curl came to Arizona in the 1940's and started their incredible journey. They started hauling logs and became Reliance Truck Co. and progressed to grow their business into the nuclear reactor field with Reliance Crane & Rigging; where they provided the heavy haul and set up of nuclear power plants all over the nation. All this was possible due to the many loyal employees they had over the years. Cecil is survived by his wife of 69 years Jane, son Buddy (Barbara) and two daughters Linda and Dana (Larry), 6 grand children and 8 great-grand children. A Celebration of Cecil's life will be held Tuesday, April 15 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel located at Dunlap & I-17 with beverages and snacks. Cecil will be looking down at this party from that BIG RED IRON YARD in the sky - SO - No tie's or tears - just stories and cheer. Valet parking provided. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hospice of the Valley

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Apr. 9 to Apr. 13, 2008.

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Perry Ratliff

April 9, 2008

I had the privilege to know and work for Cecil for many years. He was always a good and kind Employer. He will be missed by all who knew him. May his family be comforted by all their fond memories as they celebrate his life. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
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Perry Ratliff and family

Vic Kane

April 9, 2008

Cecil, you were great to me.

Jean Hooper

April 9, 2008

It is with sadness of heart I feel on hearing the news of Cecil's death. He provided his employees at Reliance Truck Co. (RT) with many good years of a better life style than we otherwise might have had. My sympathy goes out to the family
Jean Moles Hooper

Twila Donaldson

April 9, 2008

What a privilege it was to know Cecil for the few short years that I did. He had such a good heart and was not only a successful businessman - he was an honest one. He came from the generation where a handshake was all it took. My sympathies to all of his family.

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