Victor Joseph Rounseville |
| Posted 2022-02-17 by mhenderson |
| Published by The Miner on Feb. 15, 2022 - Kingman, Arizona - Victor Joseph Rounseville died peacefully on Jan. 17, 2022, after a brief illness. Born on Sept. 21, 1966, in the town of Brawley California, Victor was the seventh of nine children. After a brief stay in Okinawa Japan, Victor’s parents settled into life in Kingman, Arizona. With an adventuresome spirit, Victor could often be found in the trappings of some notion he set his mind to. Once as a child, he set off for town on his tricycle. Fortunately, he was apprehended by a Mohave County Deputy Sheriff before he crossed the railroad tracks. Victor attended St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School, where the Catholic nuns met their match with his stubbornness and righteous determination. There was much ‘praising of the Lord’ upon his departure. Even at a young age, Victor had an ethos of evenhanded fairness. He treated others fairly but demanded to be treated fairly. There, he met one of his lifelong friends, Jim. His loyalty set in motion a lifetime of adventures between the two and a deep friendship that lasted until his last breath. During the summer months in Kingman, Victor joined the Kingman Dolphin Swim Team. A capable swimmer, he took classes to become a Lifeguard and swim instructor. Before long, he was the assistant manager at the local swimming pool. He made several friendships there, including another lifelong friend, Adam. After graduating from high school, Victor attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he earned a degree in Communications. Having the grace and patience to accommodate children, Victor found work as a substitute teacher at many area schools within Mohave County. He spent several years as a soccer coach, where he was recognized for his dedication to the Kingman Youth Soccer League. He made an indelible mark on his players and built a lasting friendship with his fellow coach John, his wife Marianne, and two sons BJ and Brian. Seeking more professional opportunities, Victor moved to Phoenix, AZ. He enjoyed many years working as a relocation analyst for Prudential before settling in with the Arizona Department of Transportation as a fuel tax auditor. His attention to detail and patience with clients made him the go-to guy for issues related to Arizona’s fuel tax and licensing programs. An avid traveler, Victor loved to share his stories of the places he’s been, including Asia, several countries in Europe, South Africa, and extensive travel throughout the United States. Family was important to Victor. While he never married, his life was centered around family. He was a favorite uncle to 18 nieces and nephews, often entertaining them with his tales of travel. He was a constant fixture at family weddings, baptisms, graduations, and birthday parties. He was often the family representative when his parents couldn’t attend a distant wedding or funeral. Victor could always be relied upon to help his family and friends. His generosity and loyalty was boundless and there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do to help those who were close to him. Victor was particularly close to his father, Dr. Eugene Rounseville. It was a relationship that tested the patience of the father of nine and a determined young man. Over the years though, their bond grew strong and unwavering through their mutual patience with each other and their capacity for forgiveness. Victor’s life was cut way too short. He was surrounded by love from his family in the past few months. He took his diagnosis with such grace and acceptance as though he knew life on earth was only a small chapter in this greater existence. It was an honor to care for a man whose soul was filled with kindness and integrity. May he rest in peace. Victor is survived by 18 nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews that are too numerous to account for. Additionally, he is survived by his brothers Chris Rounseville, Matthew Rounseville, Peter Rounseville, Dr. Andrew Rounseville, and his sisters Rosemarie Howorth, Yvonne Moulton, and Theresa Rounseville. He is preceded in death by his father Dr. Eugene Rounseville, his mother Aileen Rounseville, and sister Annette Rounseville. Funeral services were held on February 5 at 1 pm at the Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. Burial Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at 1 pm at Mountain View Cemetery, 1301 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, Arizona 86401. See Also: Find A Grave |
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