With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jerry "J.R." Stoney, who left us on March 10, 2026 at his home in Caliente, Nevada after a valiant battle with Esophageal cancer and congestive heart failure. 

J.R. was born on June 25, 1957, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Dorene Oakey and Jerry Urubek. J.R. was later raised by his mother and Bill Stoney in Harrisville, Utah. And thus the nickname "STONEY " was born. 

J.R. attended Weber High and graduated in 1975. 

J.R. went on to have many careers and hobbies. He worked in the hospitality and retail industries where he met lifelong friends. 

J.R. had a love of music, rocks, nature and people. J.R. was pure magic. He had a magnetic personality and was a source of joy and inspiration to those who knew him. His warm spirit and charming personality touched many lives, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. He loved music and jamming with his buddies. He was a talented musician and played drums, guitar and sang beautifully. A gift he passed down to many grandchildren. 

J.R. was a lifelong member of The Chirch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He deeply loved Heavenly Father and his Savior, Jesus Christ.

J.R. is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 46 years, LeAnn. His children, Jason Elwell (Joanna Yarbrough), Jeremy (Denise) Elwell, Brooke (Shane) Stokes, Sami (Scott) Stokes. 14 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren whom he loved beyond words. 

J.R. was preceded in death by his parents, Dorene Stoney, Bill Stoney and Jerry Urubek. His brother Rich Stoney, Sister in law Suzann Stoney and many other loved ones who have gone before him. 

We will miss his vibrant spirit and know he is at peace and announcing a big beautiful rodeo in Heaven.

 We will be celebrating his legendary life at an event in June 2026, in the Ogden, Utah area. Details will be provided at a later date. 

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