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24 www.DesertMessenger.com November 17, 2021 In Memoriam RICHARD "DICK" RAY CLOUD August 15, 1944 - October 29, 2021 Richard "Dick" Ray Cloud, 77, of Collbran, went to be with Jesus on October 29, 2021, at HopeWest Hospice in Grand Junction. He was born to Jack and Marga- ret Cloud in Telluride on August 15, 1944. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Glen and John, and sister, Bonnie. He is sur- vived by Julie, his wife of 47 years; sons, Rich (Ann), and Bryan, and grandchildren, Ashley, Kati and Connor. Dick attended high school in Nor- wood, CO, where he was a star football player and Mesa College in Grand Junction, CO. He worked as an Engineer for the Rio Grande Railroad, later becoming a success- ful entrepreneur, operating several ventures including Clouds Trailer Park, Rock & Gem Show, Construc- tion, Propane and "Honey Wagon" businesses in Quartzsite, AZ. Dick had the gift of gab with laugh- ter, joy and a love glowing through his larger-than-life personality. His sense of humor made everyone around laugh, including his grandchildren with stories passing many hours. Dick was a strong Christian man fi ghting his battle with brain can- cer (Glioblastoma) but now joining his family in heaven. We will miss MARVIN DENNIS VOSPER Marvin Dennis Vosper passed from this life, to eternal life, October 8th 2021, at the age of 77, as a result of a fi ery rollover freeway crash in Moreno Valley, CA as he was trav- elling home to Quartzsite, AZ. Mar- vin was born on March 10th, 1944, in Escondido, California. He was preceded in death by his mother Elizabeth "Betty" Faye (Hellums) Vosper (1954), his father Charles Henry Vosper II (1992), as well as his youngest brother David Roy Vosper (2015), and his nephew Jus- tin David Vosper (2004). He is sur- vived by his wife Donna Jean (Tay- lor) Vosper of 57 years, his brother Richard "Dick" Vosper of Carlsbad, CA, his son Dennis Vosper and daughter-in-law Shemariah (Mc- Taggart) of Quartzsite, AZ, his four daughters Ginnette (Vosper) Doudy and son-in-law Troy of Lima, Peru, Pauline (Vosper) Caswell and son- in-law Randall of Reno, NV, Cheryl (Vosper) Stevenson and sonin-law Bill (William) of Vista, CA, and Elizabeth "Lizz" (Vosper) Dan- nenberger and son-in-law Andrew "Andy" of Murrieta, CA. Marvin is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Marvin worked for Trinity Broadcasting- Network (KTBN) for 42 years and was the owner, operator, and en- gineer of Quartzsite radio stations KBUX-FM and KCNL-FM. He was a devout follower of Christ, a devot- ed husband, a loving father, and a friend to all. Marvin's remains will be interred at Eternal Hills Memo- rial Park in Oceanside, CA, where both his parents, youngest broth- er, and nephew are buried. In our hearts forever, Marvelous Marv! In lieu of fl owers, Marvin's family is requesting encouraging words and/ or donations to help with burial ex- penses be sent to Donna Vosper at PO Box 40, Quartzsite, AZ 85346. MELVIN (MEL) ERIC DUNCAN Melvin (Mel) Eric Duncan, a re- tired trucking owner operator, passed away at home on hospice, July 5th, 2021 at the age of 78 af- ter a long battle with COPD. Mel and his wife Patty, have been resi- dents of Quartzsite for the last 20+ years. Mel was passionate about mining and worked closely with the Quartzsite Metal Detecting Club. Mel is survived by his wife, Patty and his children; Connie Duncan, Cynthia Duncan, Debbie Duncan, Harold Halleson, and Ruth Stevens. Also, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His brothers: Ralph Duncan and Lawrence Dun- can. Mel was preceded in death by his father Clarence, his mother Helen, and his brother Elmer. The youngest of four boys, Mel was born in Rosemary-Alberta Canada. His father Clarence was Canadian and his mother Helen, American. The family moved to the United States while he was still an infant, settling in the Pacifi c NW. Mel met and married the love of his life, Patty May, when they were both terribly young. They were married in 1960 while still teenag- ers. The marriage ended after two years, but they had one child, Har- old. Mel and Patty both moved on life, marrying other people, and having separate families. Mel mar- ried Fern Duncan, relocated to Or- egon and raised their three daugh- him, but we know he is in a much better place. In lieu of fl owers, please make do- nations to Plateau Valley Hospice, PO Box 294, Collbran, CO 81624 or HopeWest, 3090B N 12th St., Grand Junction, CO 81501. ters Connie, Cynthia, and Debbie. Years later, Mel and Patty recon- nected and were re-married 28 years later, on the same day, at the same courthouse in Carson City Nevada. They had 32 years incredible years together, running the road as own- er/operator of a successful trucking business until they semi-retired to Bolivar Tennessee in 1994. It was then that they began spending win- ters in Quartzsite Arizona, the town they had rolled through countless time while traveling in the truck on I-10. Mel and Patty moved full time to Quartzsite after Mel discovered a passion for mining gold, he pur- chased three claims off Dome Rock Road, and set up a one-man mining operation. He enjoyed sharing his mining operation with others, shar- ing his experiences, supporting the Quartzsite Metal Detecting Club, and would show his collection of little fl akes of gold he occasionally unearthed. Mel spent the last several years cou- rageously battling COPD and Heart Disease that slowed him down and limited his activities, but kept mov- ing forward each day with passion for life, love for his wife and family, and his beloved dog Bandit. At his request, no service will be held. The Internal Revenue Service is nev- er going to call you and ask for you to make a payment over the phone. They are never ever going to ask you to make a payment via gift card or wire transfer. Please keep this in mind if you receive a call from any- one asking for personal information or payment over the phone. There are far too many people falling for these scams and making payments to criminals. Don't let yourself, friends or loved ones be a victim. If someone calls you saying they're the IRS, APS or any other govern- ment/business and they're asking for payment of any kind over the phone, don't do it. No reputable source is going to ask you to make a payment via gift card or wire transfer. IRS won't call you The Internal Revenue Service is nev- IRS won't call you The Internal Revenue Service is nev-

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