Jarrell Massey

Jarrell M. Massey passed away in Rangely, Colorado on March 26, 2015. Jarrell was born in Vernal, Utah on July 30, 1928 to Ora A Pope and Sewell Massey. Jarrell married Opal Robbins on November 3, 1945. Their marriage was later solomized in the Salt Lake Temple on April 3, 1953. Together they had five children. Opal passed away on June 13, 1996.

Jarrell married Betty Oba in Craig, Colorado on April 25, 1998. Jarrell was a master hunter, master gardener and a master woodsman. Jarrell was an extremely hard worker. His many occupations include: butcher, fence builder, rancher, farmer, logging, oilfield, sawmill operator and outfitter. He retired as foreman of the Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Materials Center in 1995. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. He served in many callings including Bishop of the Meeker Ward and served as Stake Patriarch for 30 years. He touched the lives of many people in a positive way. He was an example of true manhood. He is a legend.

Jarrell is survived by his wife Betty Massey; sister Bonna Walters; daughter Uvonne Gale (Brent); sons: Darryl Massey (Diana), Lannie Massey (Peggy) and Stuart Massey (Shelley); stepsons Gary Oba and Douglas (Ellen) Oba; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and one great great grandson.

Jerrell is preceded in death by his parents Sewell and Ora Massey; wife Opal; daughter Opal; sister Virginia; and brothers: Boyd, Robert and Garn.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday April 1, 2015 at 11:00 AM in Rangely, CO at the Rangely LDS Chapel, 123 Eagle Crest. A viewing will be held Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:45 AM at the chapel prior to the funeral service. Interment will be at the Vernal Memorial Park in Vernal, UT at 3:00 PM under the direction of the Ashley Valley Funeral Home.