Weldon Irby
January 28, 1910 - May 22, 2014
Weldon Irby, 104 of Tucson, Arizona formerly of Rector passed from this life on Thursday, May 22, 2014. He was born on January 28, 1910 in Rector to the late William F. and Naomi (Coepland) Irby. Weldon was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife: Roxie (Martin) Irby; second wife: Jeanne (Zoback) Irby; third wife: Linda (Russell) Irby; one son: William H. Irby; great- grandson: Joshua B. W. Irby and one stepson. Mr. Irby is survived by his fourth wife: Jacquelyn L. Irby; one son: James W. Irby and wife Nan; ten step children; five grandchildren: Joseph, Heather, Marla (Tom), Kenneth, and Nancy (Wade) Irby; great grandchildren: Eva Gamble (Keever), Katie Saxton, Jesse Irby, Morgan and Luke; four great-great-grandchildren; along with a host of other relatives and friends. Weldon was a long time member of the Masons and The Scottish Rites. He retired from the mining industry as a maintenance supervisor of the Mill at Pima Mining Co. in 1977. He had many interests that occupied his time after retirement, the main one was being a partner in Irby's Refrigeration with his son James. In later years, Weldon repaired bicycles and donated them to children. Funeral services will be held at Cactus Community Church in Tucson, Arizona on May 31, 2014 and Graveside Services will be held at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector at a later date with Irby Funeral Home of Rector in charge of arrangements. Those who wish may sign the online guest book at www.irbyfuneralhome.com or visit our Facebook page.
Weldon Irby, 104 of Tucson, Arizona formerly of Rector passed from this life on Thursday, May 22, 2014. He was born on January 28, 1910 in Rector to the late William F. and Naomi (Coepland) Irby. Weldon was preceded in death by his parents;... View Obituary & Service Information