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Wayne JOLLIFFE Obituary

JOLLIFFE, Wayne Robin 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 10, 2016. He was born June 10, 1942, in Huntington Park, CA. He is preceded in death by parents Robin and Mary Jolliffe; brother, David; granddaughter, Lauren, and daughter-in-law, Erin. Wayne is survived by wife Genee; children, Chris (Beth), Rob, and Jennifer (Albert) and eight grandchildren. He is also survived by brother, Michael (Rudi) and many nieces and nephews. Wayne spent 30 years at IBM, the last 15 in Tucson with the Storage Systems Division supporting marketing branches in the U.S. and Canada. Wayne loved traveling. After retiring, he and Genee enjoyed extensive RV traveling in the US, Canada, and Mexico. They also traveled internationally to Australia, Central America, and Asia. Wayne was an active member of CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International) cooking chili for charities across the country. He was also a Certified KCBS (Kansas City Barbecue Society) BBQ Judge. Memorial donations may be made to High Desert Pod CASI Scholarship Fund, PO Box 584, Sierra Vista, AZ, 85636. A Celebration of his Life will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE HEATHER.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 17, 2016.

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Jim & Brenda Sabo

June 12, 2016

Our condolences to Family & Friends. He will be missed. Love to Genee, the Angel that kept him in quality of life up to the time Wayne went home.

Dan The Trumpet Man

June 11, 2016

I will always remember the good times at the Jolliffe residence and how I was treated as a family member each time I visited. Your love for life carries on with your children and with their children. Peace and love to you all.

Alex Macneil

June 11, 2016

I was a young adventurer at age of 25. I had packed a back pack and a tent and flew from edmonton Canada to hitch hike and camp in Hawaii in 1980. Quite daring as I had never been there before. I did not know what to expect. I ended up in Maui and camped at a little town called Keihe. Long story short, I ran out of cash and met Robin and Mary thru a job I was working on. They took me into their home in Kaanapali and let me work on their home painting till I was able to catch a flight home. During that time I met Wayne. This family had taken in a stranger to help him out and get back on his feet. I had never met such a wonder family. I had stayed in contact thru these years but sadly not enough. I think of the Jolliffe family constantly and they were good to this young man.
God bless you Wayne,you will missed and always remembered.

eldon luce

June 11, 2016

So sorry to hear of this loss. Wayne was my cousin. His father and my mother were twins. I have wonderful memories when Wayne, Michael and David and I and my two twin brothers would play as children. We were very fortunate to have so much time with Uncle Robin and Aunt Mary and our cousins when were were younger.

Linda & Dirk Minson

June 7, 2016

Genee - Linda and I were so saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. We lost touch with one another over the years but we never will forget all the good times we had coaching the kids. You and the entire family will be in our hearts and even though its been a while since we last saw each other we hope that you will let us know if there is anything - anything at all that we can do to help out or assist you in the future. With our love and sympathy. Linda and Dirk

Dirk & Linda Minson

June 7, 2016

In remembrance of Wayne Jolliffe. A good person and a very good man. He will be missed by all who he touched with his humor and good nature. Our sympathy to Genee, children and entire family.

Carol Kovalik

May 5, 2016

Genee and family, I was sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. The last time we ran into each other was either at the Credit Union when we all visited in the van and had a few laughs or was at FRY's when some of the family was inbound for a visit...either way it was always good to see you both. These are tough times for sure, but I wish you comfort and peace Genee.

ric bradshaw

April 28, 2016

Genee,
I am so very saddened by learning of Wayne's passing and can only hope that he was permitted to go peacefully and that you are OK. So much has happened when so much could have gone so differently for you both in your retirement....I can only wish you a better outcome for the future. Your will always be a dear friend and a gift to those that know you.
Ric Bradshaw

Charles Lynn

April 27, 2016

Genee, Wayne was a good partner in my field support work. His humor defused many tense situations and gently reinforced the needs of the customer. Charlie

Bill & Lois Drake

April 19, 2016

Genee and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May he Rest In Peace

April 18, 2016

Genee, I know your heart is breaking but know he is up there telling everyone how to make a damm good chili!
RIP Wayne. Condolences to the rest of the family
Nikki

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