John “Terry” Terrance Phelan, 69, passed away on Dec. 31, 2013 at his home in Aravaipa, AZ.
John was born on May 18, 1944 in Ray, AZ the son of John Joseph and Etta (Cutler) Phelan. John grew up and attended school in Hayden, AZ graduating for Hayden High School where he was an all-star athlete. He worked in the mines for over 20 years. He was a hardworking man who loved his family with everything he had. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
John is survived by his wife of 34 years, Janice; children, Lisa (Antonio) Meza, Tammy Phelan, Desiree Phelan and Sean Phelan; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Jackie Damron and Denise Phelan-Propst. He is preceded in death by his son John J. Phelan III.
Graveside services were held at Mountain View Cemetery, Hayden, AZ on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014.
An online guestbook can be found at www.griffithmortuary.com.