Kevin Raymond Halone, 53 of Yuma, Arizona (formerly Devils Lake, ND) passed away peacefully on Friday, December 14, 2018 from metastatic uveal melanoma at his home under the loving care of his family and Southwestern Palliative Care and Hospice.

Kevin was born on March 24 ^th , 1965 to John and Pamela (Mundy) Halone at Rolla, ND.  He was Baptized at Apostolic Lutheran Church and Confirmed at Rolla Methodist Church.  A 1984 graduate of Rolla High School he furthered his education at Bismarck State College attaining his AAS in the lineworker's program.  He worked as a service rep and journeyman lineman for Otter Tail Power Company for 17 years in Finley, Harvey and Devils Lake.  In 2005, Kevin began working for the US Department of Energy (Western Area Power Administration) as a journeyman lineman – Upper Great Plains until November 2016 when he transferred to Desert South West, Yuma, AZ.  Kevin was a dedicated employee and took great pride in his work.  He treasured his relationships with his co-workers and considered them to be family.  Kevin also served with the Army National Guard of North Dakota for 5 years.

Kevin did enjoy playing guitar, singing, riding his Harley, working on cars, hunting, fishing and cheering on the NDSU Bison and Minnesota Vikings.

Kevin and Joyce (McClaflin) were married on October 22, 2004 at Red Lodge, MT.  He was once married to Michelle Charlebois.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Joyce (Yuma, AZ) and his children, Mikayla Halone (Missoula, MT), Ashley McClaflin and Grandson Kaleb (Valley City, ND), Aaron McClaflin (fiancée Kelsey Anderson) Fargo, ND.  His parents, John and Pamela Halone; brothers, Jon Mark (Dawn) Halone and Steve Halone (fiancée Dana Haugen) all of Rolla, ND.  Uncles and Aunts Terry and Connie Halone (Wausau, WI) and Dwight Mundy (fiancée Michell Sayers) Dickinson, ND.  Brother's-in-law and Sister's-in-law, Gary (Linda) Gross (Fredericksburg, VA), Tom (Joyce) Gross (Jamestown, ND), Dave (Linda) Gross (West Fargo, ND), Janeen (Troy) Minor (Athelstane, WI) and many cousins, nieces and nephews.  Best Furry Friend Loula (AKA: Lewis).

Kevin was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, John and Senia Halone; Maternal Grandparents Raymond and Gertrude Mundy.  Furry Buddies – Spencer, Harley and Cheeva.

Services:

Wed., Dec. 19, 2018 at 1 pm.  Sunset Vista Funeral Home (11357 East 40 ^th Street) Yuma, AZ (Pastor Phil Knisley and Pastor Juan Escobar)

Sat., Dec. 29, 2018 at 2 pm.  Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Rolla, ND.  (Pastor Rick Craig)

Kevin's family are very thankful for the care and compassion that Kevin received during his illness and passing.  Dr. Blaine Burdick (Devils Lake, ND), MAYO Clinics at Rochester, MN and Phoenix AZ, UCSD Moore's Cancer Center, La Jolla, CA. Southwestern Palliative Care and Hospice, Yuma, AZ and Sunset Vista Funeral Home, Yuma, AZ.

Special Music by The Moore Trio.

Cremation arrangements under the direction of Sunset Vista Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematory.  Interment to take place in Rolla City Cemetery, Rolla, ND at later date.

"How Lucky I Am To Have Something That Makes Saying Goodbye So Hard." Winnie The Pooh