LaRue Sargent Selby, 83, passed away September 17, 2005 at home in
Las Vegas, NV. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years John H. Selby, Jr., sons John H. III, and Jeffery S., parents Lyle and Grace and brothers Keith and Carl. She is survived by sons Jay E. (Heather) of Denver, CO, James C. of Apache Junction, AZ, Julian A. of Las Vegas, NV, daughters Janet Selby of Las Vegas, NV, Jackie Selby (Dylan) Smith of Denver, CO. Also sister-in-laws Joan Sargent, Maureen Sargent, and Catharine Selby Flygare. She was delighted with her granddaughters Alicia, Alison and Siera Selby. LaRue was a retired legal secretary with Snell & Wilmer in Phoenix. She enjoyed singing with the Scottsdale Sweet Adelines, serving as chapter president. In her retirement years, she spent time with her family, cheered for the Phoenix Suns, and tended her beloved garden. She was dearly loved by everyone for her open heart and brownie-baking ways. LaRue Selby will be missed, but never forgotten. Services will be held at Walker Mortuary 238 S. Main, Coalville, UT on Saturday Sept. 24th. Viewing at 11:30 am, service at 1:00 pm with burial to follow at Hoytsville Cemetery. We love you, Mommie.
Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/21/2005.