MARTINEAU, Duane

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 02/23/2016 Duane Martineau died peacefully Feb. 17, 2016, at home surrounded by his loving family. Dad was preceded in death by his eternal companion Anice O’Neil Busby Martineau as well as beloved parents, stepchildren, grandchildren and several siblings. Dad was born June 29, 1927, in Colonia Chuichupa, Mexico, the ninth of 14 children born to Charles Henry Martineau and Florence Whetten Martineau. Duane lived in the Snowflake area for close to 50 years. He worked much of his life as a talented tile setter, leaving memories of his craftsmanship in the homes of his children. After he retired from working about 21 years at the Stone Container paper mill, he and Anice served a mission to the Dominican Republic where they helped with employment services. When asked what brought him the most joy in his 88 years, Dad responded his greatest joy were his 23 children and numerous grand- and great-grand children. He also enjoyed serving in the temple and in the church. His favorite calling was as nursery worker. He enjoyed teaching the High Priest Group in his ward and including harmonica selections as part of the lesson. Dad’s wonderful sense of humor, joy of gardening, skills in fixing, building and inventing, love for life, and firm testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ was passed on to his large posterity. His family looks forward to a future reunion. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at the Silver Creek Mortuary Chapel, 745 Paper Mill Road, in Taylor, and from 12:30-1:45 p.m. at the Snowflake Stake Center. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Silver Creek Mortuary handled arrangement.