It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jaret Lott Denham, a beloved father, son, brother, grandfather, a dedicated 21-year veteran Border Patrol Agent, and a friend. Jaret Lott Denham died September 16, 2024, in Ajo, Arizona.
Jaret was born on May 29, 1975, in Mesa, Arizona, 4 minutes before his life-long side kick and twin sister. He was the fourth out of five children born to Jackie Howard and Sherry Ann Walker Denham.
Jaret attended and graduated from Westwood High School in 1993. He served a two-year LDS mission in Paraguay, where he learned to speak Spanish.
He left a wonderful legacy. Jaret has three beautiful children: Tayler (Noah) Hartkopf, Ammon, and Jalee. He was also blessed with one adorable grandson, Oakley, whom he adored. Jaret is survived by his parents, siblings Daryl (Lydia) Denham, Lisa (William) Orr, Jamin (Betsy) Denham, and his twin sister Jolet (Ren) Ibarra, his children, and grandson, plus many nieces and nephews.
Jaret was the best of us. He was always quick with a smile, a friendly “hello”, or a funny quip or joke. He served as a quiet example of what “serving others” means. His extreme kindness, charity, and happiness will be greatly missed and forever cherished. His unwavering service to our country, guarding its borders, is a testament to his strength and loyalty. We find peace in knowing that he will continue to protect us on the other side.
Celebration of Life details
A viewing will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 9:30AM followed by a service at 10:30 AM.
Location
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
1911 N. 24th St., Mesa, AZ 85213.
For those who cannot attend, the service will be live streamed: https://zoom.us/j/98879293967
We invite all who knew and loved Jaret to join us as we honor his memory, and bid farewell to a brave, strong, and loving man.
Bunker’s Garden Family Funeral Home handled the arrangements alongside The Department of Homeland Security.
God’s Speed Jaret. You will be missed.
See you on the other side little brother.
Mere words cannot describe what losing you has meant to all of us that knew and loved you, brother. We will all truly miss your smile, quick wit, happy go lucky demeaner, giving soul and larger than life presence. May you soar high with the other angels on your new set of wings and halo to watch over the rest of us! God speed, your time here is finished. We will all share your love with all of the others that we meet, so that you will live on forever in our hearts. We love and miss you so much already! Until we meet again, vaya con Dios, mi familia!
Jaret hun, I miss you so much and in so many ways! I know you are up there in Heaven watching down on all of us. Keep an eye on us and we will hopefully meet again one day. Love you sooo much!!
We invite all who would like to watch by video here is the zoom link.
https://zoom.us/j/98879293967
I miss you my wonderful father… till we meet again.