Greenlee County AZ Archives Obituaries.....Bourgeous, Edsil Lagrand October 30, 2003
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The Copper Era, Safford, Arizona Nov 5, 2003
Funeral services for Edsil LaGrande Bourgeous, or "Speck" as many 
affectionately knew him, 75, of Franklin, were conducted on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 
at 10 a.m., at the Duncan LDS Stake Center by Bishop Samuel Gardner.  
Concluding services followed in the Franklin Cemetery.
Speck was born August 31, 1928, in Franklin, the son of Clarence Tellis and 
Thaddie Haiden Bourgeous.
He grew up, obtaining his formal education from Franklin and Duncan schools.  
Following his graduation from high school, Speck relocated to Idaho, while on 
his way to Alaska.  While there, he met Shirley Haycock.  They were sealed for 
time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple on May 18, 1949.  Soon after, 
Speck and Shirley returned to Franklin and began raising their family.  
Throughout the next several years, the family made their residence in Arizona, 
California, Idaho and Utah.
In 1956, Speck moved his family to Willcox, as he obtained work with the El 
Paso Nautral Gas Company as a maintenance man.  In 1966, he obtained work with 
the Phelps Dodge Mining Corporation of Morenci.  This enabled Speck to bring 
his family back home to Franklin.  His duties with the mine were that of a 
heavy equipment mechanic.  Although his work with the mine occupied much of 
his time, Speck also made time to serve the Lord.  His willing hands served in 
many capacities in the church including: a counselor in the Bishopric; Ward 
Missionary; Sunday school teacher; High Priest; Home Teacher and Scoutmaster.  
His service as Scoutmaster gave Speck an opportunity to impact the lives of 
many young men.  Speck also was active in the community serving on the 
Franklin Cemetery Committee, as Ditch Boss and past President of the New Model 
Canal Board, and founder and Fire Chief for 14 years of the Duncan Rural Fire 
Department.  Speck also enjoyed the time spent assisting his good friend Lark 
Wilkins in cooking with the "Chuck Wagon" where he was known for his delicious 
gravy.
In 1993, following more than 27 years of dedicated work, Speck retired from 
the copper mine.  Speck will be remembered as a gentleman farmer, and good 
friend to many.  His love for life and his family will not soon be forgotten.
Speck is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley of Franklin; his daughter, 
Maurine Aden of Duncan; his three sons, Samuel LaGrande of Glendale, David 
Bruce of Buckeye and Daniel Tellis, of Queen Creek; two sisters, Wanda Taylor 
of McCallon, Texas and Eldiva Smith of Cedar City, Utah; two brothers, Ordith 
W. Bourgeus of Syracuse, Utah, and Aulvie K. Bourgeous of Cedar Ciy, Utah; 
numerous nieces and nephews; 22 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were entrusted to Bunker's Caldwell Chapel.

Additional Comments:
According to Speck's birth certificate, his middle name is actually 
spelled "Lagrand".  Also, his funeral was on Tues. Nov 4, 2003, not on the 5th 
as misquoted in the above obituary.

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