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Karl Gwynn Collett, 49, regained his freedom on March 7, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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A viewing will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 16 at the Silver Creek Stake Center, located at 309 W. Willow Lane in Taylor, followed by services at 10 a.m. and interment at the Reed Hatch Memorial Cemetery.
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He was an Arizona native, born in Douglas. He graduated high school from Valley Union High School and served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the North Carolina, Charlotte Mission. Upon returning, he eloped to Las Vegas to marry Holly Jo Tenney (in the LDS temple with family and friends in attendance).
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He is welcomed to his heavenly home in the open arms of his father and mother, Robert Collett Sr. and Patricia Solomon, and brother Robert Collett Jr. Missing him the most will be his wife, Holly; sons, Stephen (Brittanya), Andrew (Valerie) and Treyver Collett; sisters, Darleen Brook, Nina Hughes, Sandy (Ashley) Matteson and Trish (Tim) Santiago; brothers, David (Laura) Collett and Roger Collett; grandchildren Nevaeh, Caulder, Noelle, Natalye, Harper and baby Collett to come were the joys of his life. Nieces, nephews, cousins, and even little strangers enjoyed rides on his electric wheelchair.
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His wife lamented his many hobbies, which included ham radio, leatherworking and electronics. Despite being confined to a wheelchair for over 20 years, Karl volunteered in many organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America, Community Emergency Response Team, and Snowflake Junior High in the STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics) class. For his service, the Boy Scouts of America awarded him the District Award of Merit, the Extra Miler Award, the Silver Owl and the Silver Beaver.
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He will be missed by many for his quick wit and ability to take life’s challenges and make lemonade.
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Silver Creek Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
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