Robert Clifford Coons

Robert Clifford Coons (Bob), 84, died December 18, 2025, in Lehi, Utah, surrounded by his sweet wife and many loved ones. He was born July 5, 1941, in Miami, Arizona, to Howard (Dutch) and Margret Coons.

Bob was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and completed a two-and-a-half-year mission to Mexico. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. Bob was married to his beloved wife and the love of his life, Sue Sanders Coons, for 61 wonderful years. They lived most of their lives in Arizona and briefly in Nevada and Utah.

Many will remember Bob as the Fire Chief, as Santa, and as a person happy to engage in conversation with anyone at any time. His famous homemade root beer, salsa, fudge, and jerky were signature delights. His family will remember his big hugs, his protective love, and his steady dedication and faith.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dick and Bruce Coons; and son-in-law Carl Yeck. He is survived by his wife Sue of Lehi, UT; brother Jack (Sharon) Coons of Pomerene, AZ; sister Peggy (Denny) Nelson of Winslow, AZ; daughter Cody Yeck of Lehi, UT; daughter Tracy (Denby) Cluff of Cedar Hills, UT; son Todd Robert (Loreen) Coons of Gilbert, AZ; daughter Kelly (Mark) Martin of Pomerene, AZ; twelve grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Services will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, at 381 N. Pomerene Rd, Benson, AZ, with a viewing at 9:30 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. Interment follows at Pomerene Cemetery.