Joe Winrow 1947 ~ 2009 Son, husband, dad, brother, uncle, coach, sports enthusiast and man extraordinaire passed from us on August 29, 2009. Joe was born February 1, 1947 to Bill and Betty Winrow. Their first born who brought them great joy. He was followed by two beautiful sisters, Debbie (Jay) Mark, Shauna Winrow (Laurel). Then came the love of his life, his little brother, Stan Winrow and exceptional nephew, Jeremy (Stan's son). They had some wonderful adventures together. Truly cherished memories will come from their times shared.
Joe went to Granger High School and met lifetime friends. Joe was a Vietnam Vet and very proud of it. He flies a flag everyday in front of his home to show honor to his country. He loved the game of baseball. His beloved Yankees he lived for and traveled to watch play. He's excited to see Mickey Mantel. Joe played basketball for Utah, Dixie and for Westminster College's where he met his coach, Tom Steinke, whom he loved and honored.
Joe married Debbie Bird (later divorced). From this union came his two wonderful children. His son Zachary Lee Winrow (Marie) and three grandchildren: Gannon, Scarlette, and Bella. His baby, Alexandra Lee Winrow and her daughter , Charlee. He loved his grandchildren.
Joe worked for the Postal Service for 36 years. It was there he met in his own words, "his best friend-soul mate-love of his life" Mickey Winrow. They had crazy and wild adventures and always had fun. Mickey had a little baggage for Joe in the form of seven more children whom he took under his wing and raised as his own. He is lovingly known as "Pops" to John (Cathy) Gonzales, Michelle (Ray) Miera, Willie Archuleta (Alyssa), Joshua Archuleta, Bobby (Danielle) Archuleta and Mariah (lovingly known to him as "Mo") Krizman. Also deceased stepson, Anthony Archuleta. This added 14 more grandchildren and a mother-in-law, Maxine Ledkins and the Britton's. I love you all. They also had three kids of their own. Their beloved Shi-tzu's "Yankee Lee", "Corona Kay", and "Tinkerbell" aka E.T. He will surely miss them and they will miss him.
Throughout his career at the Post Office, he met many wonderful friends. Farley, Hully, Big Bird, Shane, Woody, Webb, and great friend Jim Sargent. Thanks for your loyalty till the end. RIP Dave Bodily. Joe had a best friend throughout his life-Hoagy, and he wanted to make sure to let him know how much he loved him. "See you on the other side brother". Joe loved to play and watch all sports. He loved camping. His and Mickey's favorite mile marker 42 on Mirror Lake Highway where there were many Joe (Sasquatch) sightings up there. He also had great memories of he and his brother Stan camping and just having a great time together.
He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Jesse McPherron whom he adored, Grandma Pearl McPherron, grandpa Rufus Winrow, grandmother Annie Winrow, his aunt Barbara whom he loved and missed terribly. Natalie I will tell her hello, I promise.
Funeral services will be held Thursday Sept. 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, where a visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6 to 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Thursday. Joe loved the good times, so to all his good timin friends there will be a wake in his honor at Carol's Cove 3424 South State Street, Suite D, South Salt Lake following the services Thursday (Lunch Provided). Please tell your loved ones how much you love them and always cheer for the Yanks!!! JOHN WAYNE LIVES!!!
Published in Salt Lake Tribune from Sept. 1 to Sept. 2, 2009
