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Joel F. “Jeff” Lemaire

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Joel F. “Jeff” Lemaire

Birth
Massachusetts, USA
Death
31 Mar 2015 (aged 74–75)
Arizona, USA
Burial
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA Add to Map
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The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Joel (Jeff) F. Lemaire passed away March 31, 2015. He suffered for many years with Parkinsons Disease, and it finally won in the end.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bonnie; daughter Betsy Nunn (Will); grandchildren Wyatt, Lilly and Ethan; sister Linda Ratliff and brother jack. He donated his body to science.

His remains were cremated and buried at the Veterans Cemetery in Phoenix.

He was a farrier, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association calf roper, horse trainer and maker of bits and spurs for most of his life. He was a Gold Card member of the PRCA and sold calf roping horses and bits all over the world.

He was most proud of his family and kids he helped with roping, as well as the bits and brands he designed. He loved Arizona and retired in Wickenburg in 2000.

Jeff was born in Tauton, Mass., and lived on a dairy. He joined the Marines and made his way west.

In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be made to the PRCA Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, which helps injured cowboys and their families.
The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Joel (Jeff) F. Lemaire passed away March 31, 2015. He suffered for many years with Parkinsons Disease, and it finally won in the end.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bonnie; daughter Betsy Nunn (Will); grandchildren Wyatt, Lilly and Ethan; sister Linda Ratliff and brother jack. He donated his body to science.

His remains were cremated and buried at the Veterans Cemetery in Phoenix.

He was a farrier, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association calf roper, horse trainer and maker of bits and spurs for most of his life. He was a Gold Card member of the PRCA and sold calf roping horses and bits all over the world.

He was most proud of his family and kids he helped with roping, as well as the bits and brands he designed. He loved Arizona and retired in Wickenburg in 2000.

Jeff was born in Tauton, Mass., and lived on a dairy. He joined the Marines and made his way west.

In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be made to the PRCA Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, which helps injured cowboys and their families.

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146733189/joel_f-lemaire: accessed ), memorial page for Joel F. “Jeff” Lemaire (1940–31 Mar 2015), Find a Grave Memorial ID 146733189, citing National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA; Maintained by Sharla (contributor 46940689).