ELWOOD, Darrin James

Owens Livingston Mortuary, Show Low, Arizona Darrin James Elwood October 22, 1991 - July 3, 2010 Stage right. Check. Stage left. Check. The curtain is rising and Tyler & Darrin are the stars. Independence Day took on a whole new meaning once our stars exited center stage and joined the band. Elvis should be so lucky to share the spotlight with such talented, energetic and loving boy's as Tyler and Darrin. Doing what best friends do best, they had an opportunity to enjoy the time that we all long for, yet seldom find. Tyler and Darrin shared a bond that is hard to find and even harder to define. A moment is all that separates our love from our loss. Their last days were spent together on an epic road trip to include Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon and apparently, three or four deer! Whether it was camping under the stars, jammin' with friends or helping those among us that need it most, they made the most of life and their chronology reflects as much. Tyler had a knack for pictures and videos while Darrin's art and hysterical videos kept us in awe. Their accomplishments in music served them well and they loved any opportunity to put on a show. Kearns and Prescott will not be the same without the metal sounds of a jam done right. Tyler is survived by his parents, Ron and Lucinda Blais, sisters Amanda and Megan, grandma Denice, grandpa Lorald, grandparents Sherryll and Dave Coleman, aunts Chanta, Amber, Laura, and uncles Kent, Luke, Larry and Scooter. His many friends and cousins will surely miss him. He was preceded in death by grandpa Joe and great-grandma Clawson. [Darrin is survived by his mother, Ginger Boaz and stepfather Chuck, brothers Travis and Chance, sister Ashley and grandma Sharon. Best friend Anthony and girlfriend Becca, great grandma Lois, grandpa Tom, aunt Leslie (Richard), uncles Thomas, Elton, Bob, Bill (Dess), aunts Tina, Annette and Michelle, his father Brad Elwood, grandma Dorothy, grandpa Ray, uncle Al (Jeanie), uncle Steve (Rhonda), uncle Brett (Charla) and lots of cousins and friends that love him.] Services will be held Saturday July 10, 2010 at the Salt Lake Christian Center, 4300 South 700 East Salt Lake City, Utah (801-268-2178). Friends are invited to a viewing from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and services will follow at 3:00 PM. Internment for Tyler will follow at Murray City Cemetery. Secondary services and internment for Darrin will be held in Show Low, Arizona on Friday July 16, 2010. The families would like to thank everyone who has shared in this experience and for your warm regards. In lieu of flowers, a memorial account for the family of Tyler Blais has been established at America First Credit Union. Online condolences: www.walkerfamilymortuary.com in Salt Lake City (801-226-3500) and www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com in Show Low, Arizona (928-537-2141). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 07/13/2010 Darrin James Elwood and Tyler Jordan Blais died July 3, 2010. Darrin Elwood was born Oct. 22, 1991. Tyler Blais was born Nov. 29, 1992. Stage right. Check. Stage left. Check. The curtain is rising and Darrin and Tyler are the stars. Independence Day took on a whole new meaning once our stars exited center stage and joined the band. Elvis should be so lucky to share the spotlight with such talented, energetic and loving boys as Darrin and Tyler. Doing what best friends do best, they had an opportunity to enjoy the time that we all long for, yet seldom find. Darrin and Tyler shared a bond that is hard to find and even harder to define. A moment is all that separates our love from our loss. Their last days were spent together on an epic road trip to include Las Vegas, Nev., the Grand Canyon and apparently three or four deer! Whether it was camping under the stars, jammin' with friends or helping those among us that need it most, they made the most of life and their chronology reflects as much. Darrin's art and hysterical videos kept us in awe and Tyler, too, had a knack for pictures and videos. Their accomplishments in music served them well and they loved any opportunity to put on a show. Kearns and Prescott will not be the same without the metal sounds of a jam done right. Darrin is survived by his mother Ginger Boaz and step-father Chuck; brothers Travis and Chance; sister Ashley; grandma Sharon; best friend Anthony; girlfriend Becca; great-grandma Lois; grandpa Tom; aunt Leslie (Richard); uncles Thomas, Elton, Bob, Bill(Dess); aunts Tina, Annette, Michelle; his father Brad Elwood; grandma Dorothy; grandpa Ray; uncle,Al (Jeanie), uncles Steve (Rhonda) and Brett (Charla), and lots of cousins and friends who love him. Tyler is survived by his parents Ron and Lucinda Blais; sisters Amanda and Megan; grandma Denice; grandpa Lorald; grandparents Sherryll and Dave Coldeman; aunts Chanta, Amber, Laura; uncles Kent, Luke, Larry and Scooter. His many friends and cousins will surely miss him. He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Joe and great-grandma Clawson. A double funeral service was held in Utah for both Darrin and Tyler, following which Tyler was laid to rest. An additional visitation for Darrin will be from 6-8 p.m. at Owens Livingston Mortuary - White Mountain Chapel, 320 N. 9th Street in Show Low. Funeral services will begin noon, Friday, July 16, at the Show Low Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, 1401 W. Deuce of Clubs Show Low, where additional visitation will begin one hour prior. The concluding service and interment will follow at the Show Low Cemetery. The families would like to thank everyone who has shared in this experience and for your warm expressions of sympathy through both thought and deed. The Darrin Elwood Memorial Fund has been established. Contributions to any branch of Wells Fargo Bank has been suggested by his family. Those funds will exclusively be used for under-privileged kids so they may take guitar lessons. Those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book are invited to visit Web site www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Thursday, July 15, 2010 Darrin James Elwood - 10/22/1991-7/3/2010 Tyler Jordan Blais - 11/29/1992-7/3/2010 Stage right. Check. Stage left. Check. The curtain is rising and Darrin and Tyler are the stars. Independence Day took on a whole new meaning once our stars exited center stage and joined the band. Elvis should be so lucky to share the spotlight with such talented, energetic and loving boys as Darrin and Tyler. Doing what best friends do best, they had an opportunity to enjoy the time that we all long for, yet seldom find. Darrin and Tyler shared a bond that is hard to find and even harder to define. A moment is all that separates our love from our loss. Their last days were spent together on an epic road trip to include Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon and, apparently, three or four deer! Whether it was camping under the stars, jammin' with friends or helping those among us who need it most, they made the most of life and their chronology reflects as much. Darrin's art and hysterical videos kept us in awe, and Tyler, too, had a knack for pictures and videos. Their accomplishments in music served them well and they loved any opportunity to put on a show. Kearns and Prescott will not be the same without the metal sounds of a jam done right. Darrin is survived by his mother Ginger Boaz and stepfather Chuck; brothers Travis and Chance; sister Ashley; grandma Sharon; best friend, Anthony; girlfriend Becca; great-grandma Lois; grandpa Tom; aunt Leslie (Richard); uncles Thomas, Elton, Bob and Bill (Dess); aunts Tina, Annette and Michelle; his father, Brad Elwood; grandma Dorothy; grandpa Ray; uncle Al (Jeanie), uncle Steve (Rhonda), uncle Brett (Charla); and lots of cousins and friends who love him. Tyler is survived by his parents, Ron and Lucinda Blais; sisters Amanda and Megan; grandma Denice; grandpa Lorald; grandparents Sherryll and Dave Coldeman; aunts Chanta, Amber and Laura; and uncles Kent, Luke, Larry and Scooter. His many friends and cousins will surely miss him. He was preceded in death by his grandpa Joe and great-grandma Clawson. A double funeral service took place in Utah for both Darrin and Tyler following which Tyler was laid to rest. An additional visitation for Darrin will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Owens Livingston Mortuary - White Mountain Chapel, 320 N. 9th Street in Show Low, Ariz. The funeral service will begin at noon Friday, July 16, 2010, at the Show Low Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1401 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, where additional visitation will begin one hour prior. The concluding service and interment will follow at the Show Low Cemetery. The families would like to thank everyone who has shared in this experience and for your warm expressions of sympathy through both thought and deed. The Darrin Elwood Memorial Fund has been established. A contribution to any branch of Wells Fargo Bank has been suggested by his family. Those funds will exclusively be used for underprivileged kids so they may take guitar lessons. For online condolences, visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com in Show Low and www.walkerfamilymortuary.com in Salt Lake City. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign our online guestbook, please visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary. Information provided by survivors.