Donny Friar

Donny Ray Friar, 85, of Grand Junction, CO, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021, with his wife by his side.

Don was born on September 11, 1936, to Lanzo Lee and Gladys Friar in Oklahoma City, OK. He met his high school sweetheart and graduated from Southeast High, Class of 1955. Don voluntarily served in the United States Airforce from 1955-1961. Don and Carlene were married November 8, 1955, they had three sons, bought their Colorado farmhouse in 1975 and he worked for Southwestern Bell Co. for 30 years. Don loved his family, farm, the outdoors, hunting, fishing and the racetrack. He was a lifetime “Golden Eagles” member of the NRA, member of the Orchard Mesa Gun Club for 20 years and a proud supporter of the 2nd Amendment! If he wasn’t outside, he was watching his favorite sports teams and old westerns.

Don was Preceded in death by his parents and his son Troy Don Friar. He is survived by his wife, Carlene Uhls Friar, sons Carl Ray Friar and Glenn Lee Friar, brothers Odell Friar and Charles Friar. Don has four grandchildren (Troy Friar, Brandi (Friar) Reigles, Heather Friar, Donny Friar) and three great-grandsons (Junior, Jaxson, Mason).