Orville "Lefty" Wendell Maybon

Orville Wendell "Lefty" Maybon, of Fort Collins, age 95, passed away on December 13, 2012 at Lemay Avenue Health and Rehab Facility. Lefty was born on November 28, 1917, in Beaver City, Nebraska, the youngest child and only son, to Ora and Letty Maybon. He married Irma Irene Young on July 20, 1936. Lefty and Irma were married for over 74 years. Lefty moved his family from Nebraska to Wellington, Colorado in 1940. While living in Wellington, he was co-owner of a Conoco gas station, owned a barber shop, served on the school board, served as a volunteer fireman for five years, was a scoutmaster for five years, and the mayor for two years. He was also a charter member of the Lions Club. Lefty enlisted in the Navy on April 24, 1944. He was assigned to serve aboard the U.S.S. O'Conta and left on November 6, 1944 to serve in the South Pacific. He was a member of the American Legion George Beach Post #4. In 1958, he moved his family to Fort Collins. He was employed at the Woodward Governor Company as its first barber. He retired in 1979. After retirement, Lefty and Irma enjoyed traveling around the U.S. in RVs. He is survived by three children, Twyla Stanley Hoffner of Phoenix, Arizona; Larry Joanne Maybon of Grand Junction; and Dennis Diane Maybon of Fort Collins. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren. Lefty was preceded in death by his wife, Irma; a daughter, Carolyn; three sisters, June Terrett, Margaret Shepard and Mildred Lane; and his parents. The family wishes to thank everyone involved at the Lemay Avenue Health and Rehab Facility and Pathways Hospice for the loving care given to Lefty during the last three months. Words cannot express our deepest appreciation for everything that was done to make him comfortable during this difficult time. He was a wonderful father, father-in-law, grandpa, great-grandpa, and great-great grandpa and will be missed by his family and friends. A Graveside Service with military honors by the Fort Collins All Veterans Honor Guard will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2012 at Grandview Cemetery. Chaplain Darren Baughman will officiate at the service. Those who desire may view Mr. Maybon, Sunday, 2-4 p.m. at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Respite Care, Inc., in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive St., Fort Collins, CO, 80524.

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Orville "Lefty" Wendell Maybon

November 28, 1936 - December 13, 2012