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1941
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2024
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Stuart Friend Obituary
He was born in Salinas, California, on October 10, 1941, to James Roscoe and Mary Alice (Walker) Friend.
He was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, serving on the Vestry as a treasurer and a chairman on the new church building committee; a member of the Elks Lodge 1714, serving four years as the Lodge President and two terms as the District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler for the State of Arkansas East District; a member and president of Kindness Inc.; and served nine years, eight as chairman, on the County Board of Equalization for Baxter County.
He was also an avid golf player and enjoyed shooting pool.
Stu graduated King City High School in King City, California in 1959 and went on to college. In high school and college, he was an all-star track star winning many trophies and medals. After college in 1962, he joined the United States Navy and served as an air traffic controller for four years and four months. In 1966, he went to work for the 3M Corporation, and during those 33 years, he returned to college to earn his Bachelor's of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and held many various positions before retiring as a manufacturing operations manager.
On June 6, 1964, he married his wife of 60 years, Roxanne (Rozelle) Friend in Huntington Park, California. They lived in many places including Camarillo, California; Wahpeton, North Dakota; Woodbury, Minnesota, and Mexicali, Mexico, before retiring to Mountain Home in 1999.
Stu is survived by his wife of the home; daughter Susan Lorraine (Steve) Hansen of Montrose, Minnesota; son James Roscoe Friend of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandson Daniel (Samantha) Hansen of Farmington, Minnesota; granddaughter Isabella Hansen of Kalispell, Montana; two brothers, Steven Friend of Las Vegas, Nevada and Raymond Douglas Friend of Washington State; sister Brenda (Richard) Vaught of Fullerton, California; and multiple nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church with inurnment to follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church at 511 Coley Drive, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Arrangements are under the care of Roller Funeral Home. Please visit an online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome
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Phyllis Caldwell
March 12, 2024
Stu will be missed by so many. He was always willing to help with Elk questions and procedures. He was a friend and I will really miss talking to him.
Prayers for peace and comfort for his family.
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