Daniel Radford

DANIEL "JAY" RADFORD Click here to view a video of Jay's life UCON, ID -- Daniel Jay Radford, 73, of Ucon, died October 18, 2007, at his home. He was born January 10, 1934, at Ucon, Idaho, to Franklin King Radford and Pearl Elzina Tyler Radford. At the age of 6, his father died and two years later his mother married James LeRoy “Pop” Radford. He attended schools in Ucon, Twin Falls, and in 1950, moved to Arco, where he graduated from high school in 1953. He continued his education and earned a Masters Mechanic Certificate. He served in the U. S. Army in Germany from 1955 to 1957. On March 7, 1958, he married Rhea Sedgwick in Arco, Idaho. He worked for Arnold Machinery for 35 years in several positions including Service Manager. After retiring in 1995, he worked as a driver and tow truck driver for Avis. He served on the Ucon City Council for 4 years and served several terms as the Mayor of Ucon. He also was a member of the mechanical boards for Idaho State University and VoTech. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a home teacher. In addition, he served a church mission for 6 months at the Idaho Falls Cannery. Jay enjoyed woodworking, motorcycles, golfing, fishing, camping, crocheting, and loved spending time with his family at the cabin they built. Survivors include: Wife: Rhea Radford, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Jean (Dennis) Whitten, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Laura (Tim) Sommers, Ammon, ID Daughter: Lynn Greenhalgh, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Dee Jay (Beth) Radford, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Julie Butler, Eugene, OR Brother: Dean (Helen) Radford, Clearfield, UT Brother: Lyal (Virginia) Radford, Star Valley, WY Brother: Rex (Linda) Radford, Afton, WY Brother: Gerald (Clara) Radford, Sandy Valley, NV Brother: Keith (Kerry) Radford, Salt Lake City, UT Sister: Vonda (Rodney) Byington, Ririe, ID Brother: Jerry Davis, Richfield, ID 13 Grandchildren & 4 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and “Pop”; two brothers, Vee and Dorsel; a sister, Pearl; and a grandson. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at the Ucon LDS Ward, 10854 North 41 East, with Bishop Tim Solomon officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Tuesday from 12 to 12:45 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Ucon Cemetery with military rites performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team and the Idaho Honor Guard. ---------------------------- Condolences received online: Ron & Kathy Radford Our thoughts and prayers are with you.We appreciate all the caring that was given during our time of loss and Uncle Jay was a big part of that. Love Ron & Kathy Radford Roma Christensen rsc@ida.net Jay was a very special part of our family. He will be missed. It has been an honor to be related to him and to Rhea and family. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. With love, Roma Christensen Janice Humphrey Janice [jhumplcsw@earthlink.net] I wanted to add my condolences to the many others. I grew up surrounded by the Radford family. What a warm, fun loving group. It was a joy to be around them. Jay was a thoughtful wonderful person who enriched my life. I enjoyed seeing him at our 50th class reunion in 2005. It is hard to believe such a strong life force is gone. Rhea, I especially have you in my heart and prayers. With sadness, Janice (Stanton) Humphrey