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William Daniel Straight, 87, died Jan. 19 at his home inSutton.
was born in Sundance, Wyo., Jan. 4, 1922. He worked in construction and was a big-game guide.
He is survived by his daughters Barbara Straight, Jacque Moslander, Cindy Shafer, his hunting buddy and nephew Charley Reynolds, granddaughters Jennifer and Ashley, grandsons Paul and Kenny, great-grandchildren Cheyenne, Sierra, Walker, Colton, Cordell and Quintin, brother Lyle Straight. And 16 other grandchildren, numerous other great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
William was preceded in death by one daughter, two sons, parents, three sisters and seven brothers.
A public Celebration of Life will be held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 205 W. Arctic Ave., in Palmer at noon on Saturday.
Arrangements are with kehl’s Palmer Mortuary.
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