Donald William Duncombe

Donald William Duncombe

ROY - Born December 23, 1925 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to G. David Duncombe and Doris B. Rumble Duncombe, returned to his Heavenly Father on August 1, 2014 at his home surrounded by family.

In 1949, he married Ymana Joseph, they were later divorced. He later married his eternal companion, Karen Elaine Dawson and they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.

He was reared and educated in the Ogden and Logan areas. He worked for his family owned "Shasta Cafes" and in 1944 joined the United States Navy and proudly served as a Boatswain Mate during World War II in the Pacific Theater and the Korean War. In 1990, he retired from Hill Air Force Base after over 42 years of civil service.

He served as a High Priest in the LDS Roy 7th Ward. He also enjoyed being a Scout leader, soccer coach, helping his wife with her 1st grade class, woodworking, building championship pinewood derby cars and, spending time at the cabin he built with his family at Bear Lake. Don especially enjoyed visits with all his grandchildren.

Don is survived by his wife; Sister, Doris Borger; Children - Ymana (James) Johnson, Donnie Sharp, Earl (Terri) Duncombe, Raydeen (Jack) Jaques, Cerya (JayDell) Jaques, Michael (Melanie) Duncombe, Kent (Angie) Duncombe, Kevin --(Diane) Hamilton, Kathy (Wayne) Gittins, Kerri (Dan) Tippets, Kelly (Chad) Ballard, 45 grandchildren, over 50 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Brothers David, Roy, Ted, and Bud; Sister Shirley Hadley; Two Sons LeRoy and Bill; One grandson Monte Jaques.

The Family would like to thank Tammy, Dawn, Karen, Miller, and Teresa from Encompass Hospice and the staff at Washington Terrace Care and Rehab, especially Adam, for their love and support.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday August 6, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Roy 7th Ward Chapel at 4900 S 2000 W Roy, UT. Family and friends may call on Tuesday at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday at the church from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. prior to services.

Interment, Roy City Cemetery where Military Honors will be accorded.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
August 5, 2014
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceRoy 7th Ward Building
4900 S. 2000 W.
Roy, UT
August 6, 2014
1:00 PM
CemeteryRoy City Cemetery
5200 South 2300 West
Roy, UT 84067
August 6, 2014
3:00 PM