Archie Robert Velasquez Obituary (1938 - 2006)

BRIGHAM CITY--Archie Robert Velasquez, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home on December 27, 2006 surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with a lingering illness. Archie was born in Center, Colorado to Narciso (Shorty) and Rosie (Atencio) Velasquez on January 20, 1938. In 1949, Shorty and Rosie moved the family to Brigham City. Archie met and later married his loving wife Jerry Robinson on April 10, 1959. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Arch and Jerry were married for over 47 years, raising 4 loving children. Arch was a hard working and dedicated father and husband. He worked at Hansen Chevrolet, Bill's Mobil, and later joined the Air Force Reserve and finished his career at Hill Air Force Base. Archie was a proud and distinguished member of the 419th Reserve Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, where he received numerous awards and honors for his untiring and humble dedication. After thirty years of government service both in the Reserve and civilian fields, he retired in 1998. Archie was a loving and kind father and grandfather. He enjoyed many years of coaching little league baseball. Some of his proudest moments were spent cheering on his son's at the ballpark. He spent much of his time teaching and sharing his love of all things with his grandchildren. Archie also loved to spend time in his garden where he could often be found tending his plants with the grandchildren. His most cherished moments were the ones spent with his family. Archie was a friend to all that he encountered sharing his gentle and kind ways. His incredible quick wit and sense of humor made his family laugh when they needed it most. Even in his final days, he still found the strength to make us laugh. Archie is survived by his loving wife Jerry, his four children, Lane (Theresa) Velasquez, Brigham City; Laurie Acosta, Rexburg, ID; Matt (Stephanie) Velasquez, Brigham City; and Amy (Ken) Snyder, Brigham City, 15 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and four brothers, Gilbert (Terrie) Velasquez, Lee (Verginia) Velasquez, Vernon (Michelle) Velasquez and Bert (Nancy) Velasquez. Archie is preceded in death by his father, mother and one brother, Julian Velasquez. Services will be held Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 15th Ward 203 W. 200 N. with a viewing from 10 to 10:40 a.m. A viewing will also be held on Friday, Dec. 29, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Brigham City 205 S. 100 E. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 December 29, 2006 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceBrigham City 15th Ward Chapel 203 N. 200 W. Brigham City, UT December 30, 2006 11:00 AM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, Utah 84302 December 30, 2006