Lawrence Joseph "Joe" Logue
October 29, 1946 - September 21, 2026

Lawrence Joseph "Joe" Logue, 79, passed away at his home on September 21, 2026. Joe was born on October 29, 1946, in Boulder, Colorado, to Lawrence J. Logue Sr. and Pauline Rose Mary (Janulewicz) Logue.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Patricia Mae (Alley) Logue. He is survived by their three children: Bradley J. Logue (Wendy), Michael S. Logue (Denise), and Michelle S. Anthony (Eric); 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a multitude of close friends and family.

Joe and Pat were married in Grand Junction, Colorado, on November 26, 1965. From the moment they met until the very end, they were each other's everything. When asked about his service, Joe would say "they" were in the Air Force, because Pat was such a part of every piece of his life. He served four years as a Sergeant as a Security Policeman, with his last station (1970) at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, Louisiana.

After his discharge, Joe, Pat, and their two young sons returned to Grand Junction. After a few retail and route jobs, Joe and Pat became a store management team for 7-2-11. The job took them from Grand Junction to Gallup, New Mexico, and later to Farmington in the early 1980s. In late 1986 they moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, but New Mexico called them home again in 1997, and they settled in Flora Vista. Together, Joe and Pat opened and ran The Bunker Military Surplus store in Farmington until 2010, shortly after Joe lost Pat to cancer. He mostly retired then, though he still sold things at the flea market now and then, mainly so he could visit with everyone.

A couple of years ago, Joe moved into his cabin on the river behind his daughter and son-in-law's house. He was fairly sure all manner of creatures would peek in at him, Bigfoot included. Whether he truly believed it, no one can say, but he made it a fun conversation, describing the tiny pebbles Bigfoot would toss at his window. He loved watching the river flow by, especially when rafters and tubers floated past and waved. But nothing beat the annual Fourth of July parties, when family and friends gathered in his "park" to play games and have fun. He will be dearly missed by all who made a point to stop by his table for a quick conversation.

Family meant everything to Joe. He was a wonderful father who taught each of his children to think for themselves, to be leaders, and to carry an entrepreneurial spirit. When they were young, he taught them to be competitive in sports and in school; as they grew, he gave them the space and support they needed to succeed. He was always up for a conversation and could talk your ear off if you gave him the chance, but he was also a great listener who gave sound advice (most of the time). His children never had to wonder if he loved them, never had to wonder if he would be there when they needed him, and never had to wonder if their parents loved each other as much as they loved their kids. He was a true example of the father and man all men should aspire to be.

Joe had a generous heart and was willing to help anyone in need. He could tell you the hard truth in one breath and give you hope for a better day in the next. He genuinely loved people and struck up conversations with strangers wherever he went. He may very well have been the man behind the saying, "There are no strangers, only friends you haven't met yet." He made his friends feel seen, heard, and deeply cared for.

Joe leaves an emptiness in this world that will be felt for years to come, but knowing he is reunited with his true love in Heaven for eternity softens the pain.

A celebration of Joe's life will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in his "park," behind Michelle's house on the river outside Aztec. All who loved him are welcome to join this casual gathering to share stories and laughter. As Joe and Pat requested, their cremains will be combined and carried to the beaches of the world, so they can travel together.

If you'd like to attend, reach out to Michelle (505) 215-1996 for the address and directions.