b'A COWBOY RESTS IN HEAVENLARON JARVIS LJ DEWITTJANUARY 13, 1941 - DECEMBER 3, 2023L aron Jarvis (LJ)raised in Pima, Arizona until the age of three whenpresented itself his raised voice could strike fear DeWitt, provider ofthey moved to Mesa, Arizona where he spent the restin your soul, but anyone who knew him well was the four (children)of his earthly life. The oldest of six siblings, Dilles,fully aware that he was a gentle soul with the softest and protector of theDarlene, Sterling, Mitchell, and Danny followed overheart and a willingness to serve his fellow man as a 36 (grandchildren and23 years. Laron was preceded in death by all of histestament to the love he felt for his Lord and Savior, great-grandchildren),brothers and sister. Jesus Christ.master of the horse, zealot of the mule bite,The overarching theme of Larons life was service born LJ married the love of his life, Sally Rasmussen on finder of the knee bones,of the love he felt for his fellow man and his Lord and June 16, 1960, in the Mesa, Arizona LDS Temple. LJ mentor of wranglers,Savior, Jesus Christ. LJ married the love of his life,and Sally were blessed with 4 children: Laron Jay, leader of 4H clubs, trailSally Rasmussen on June 16, 1960, in the Mesa,Nancy Jo, Page and Jessica. LJs greatest pride and boss on thousands ofArizona LDS Temple and they were blessed to serve ajoy would be his 16 grandchildren and 20 great-rides, wagon master extraordinaire, instructor ofmission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Daygrandchildren, several of whom were gathered to the equine arts to hundreds of folks, gatherer of theSaints in Nauvoo, Illinois in 2004 and 2005. say goodbye during the last week of his life. On chickens, king storyteller and supreme exaggerator,Thanksgiving he was able to attend the campfire singer of Oh, What a Beautiful Morning and FlightLaron was the founder of DeWitt Stables in 1960, wasand partake in the Thanksgiving steak wrapped in of the Eagle to the Big Rock Nest, apprentice hoardera world champion team roper and horse trainer, anda tortilla and some red soda pop while visiting with (thanks Nancy Mildred), crier of the prayer bornwas legendary for riding and roping instruction. LJthe friends and family that had made the annual tears, feeder of the masses over a campfire, driver ofwas a legend who unconditionally loved his people.tradition the beginning of their holiday season. Laron tens of thousands of cross-country miles, chief horseTrusted with educating many impressionable stablepassed peacefully in the night holding the hand of his trader, and auction bidding expert.hands and able to instill a work ethic second to nonebeautiful wife in their Lehi home. Funeral Services for over 60 years. Many generations of young menwere held on December 18th, 2023 at the Lehi Ward Laron was born in Safford, Arizona to Laron Waldoand their parents credit Laron with changing theBuilding. Larons favorite son-in-law, Dan Porter, DeWitt and Nancy Mildred Beals DeWitt and wasdirection of their lives for the better. His stables andtransported him to his final resting place by horse-trail language could be colorful and when dangerdrawn wagon. 54 January 2024'