Harold Joseph Valentine “Joe”, our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle: Harold Joseph Valentine, peacefully passed away the morning of April 24, 2012. Joe was born on January 25, 1931 in Brigham City, Utah, a twin son of Glen Hansen Valentine and Esther Petersen Valentine.

Joe loved God, Family and Country. His life was filled with excitement, happiness, and joy. His education began in Brigham City, grades 1 thru 5 and Cache Valley schools, Grades 6 thru 12. He graduated from North Cache High School in 1949. He attended Branch Agricultural College, BAC, in Cedar City for three years then transferred to Utah State University, USU, in Logan, Utah from which he was awarded a BS degree in Civil Engineering.

He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1956 and retired in August 1983 at the rank of Lt. Colonel. Subsequent to his retirement, he was employed by Northrop Grumman Corporation for 19 years. In 1952 he married Diann Morrell from Kanab, Utah, whom he had met at BAC. They had three children: Cameron Valentine, Dane Valentine, and Andrea Valentine. Joe and Diann were later divorced.

He subsequently married Nancy Beadle and they were happily married at the time of his passing. In life Joe always enjoyed sports. As a youth he would labor for hours over the newspapers following his favorite teams and players. In high school and at BAC he participated in football, basketball, and baseball. As he grew older he enjoyed following his favorite teams, the Angels and Lakers.

Joe was an avid, excellent golfer and in quiet times enjoyed conquering crossword puzzles. Joe had a wonderful family and many friends and often served as a peacemaker among them. Joe enjoyed good music, spirits, and laughter with family and friends at The Coachman Dinner House, Art’s Bar & Grill and the Sire.

Joe is survived by his wife Nancy; his children Cameron, Dane and Andrea; his two brothers Robert G. Valentine, Jarold C. Valentine, and one sister Susan K Valentine.

Those who predeceased Joe are: His parents Glen Hansen Valentine and Esther Petersen Valentine, two brothers Dale E. Valentine and Luis J. Valentine, and many uncles, aunts and cousins; from his second family on Nancy’s side; Ruby E. Beadle, William R. McGlocklin; Karen Beadle, & Phillip More.

A celebration of Joe’s life will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary in Riverside, CA; Viewing at 10:00 a.m., Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Riverside National Cemetery at 1:45 p.m., with reception immediately following at Air Force Village West. Flowers are welcome or you are invited to make a donation to the Air Force Village West Foundation (951-567-5133) in Joe’s memory. Arrangements endtrusted to the care of Acheson & Graham Mortuary 951-688-1221.

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