Brent Lee Spencer passed away on September 16, 2021, in Chandler. He was born October 7, 1952, to Don and Fae Spencer, in Blackfoot, ID. When Brent was three years old, the family moved back to Arizona, and Brent grew up in Solomon. He attended Safford schools and graduated in 1970.
Brent had a strong work ethic and was well-liked by those with whom he came in contact. Throughout Brent's life, he had struggled with health issues due to being diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes when he was 8. He stayed positive, upbeat during his struggles, and showed others that there was always something to be grateful for even when life was hard.
Brent married Wanda Grauer in 1972, and they were blessed with five children. They spent most of their married life in the Gila Valley, where they raised their kids. After they divorced, he moved to Phoenix, where he met Cheryl Schaffer; they were married in 2015. Brent is survived by his five children Brandon(Kalissa), Jennifer(Tee)Ward, Melissa, Bryanna, Shawn(Araxi); 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; 6 siblings, Doug, Randy, Kirt, Kristi, Clint, and Shelly Leek; his father Don of Solomon and his wife Cheryl Schaffer Spencer of Chandler.
A viewing will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday at McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel.
Interment will follow in the Hubbard Cemetery.