Edwin Emory Sibley Jr

Edwin Emory Sibley Jr., passed away on March 3, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. Ed was born on 9 March 1938 in Muskegon, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Emory Sibley Sr., and Florence Panzer Sibley; his only sibling Judy Sibley Krinski. He is survived by his wife Peggy Dalton Sibley; his four children Becky (Greg Forte), Melanie Gibb, Michael Sibley (Nicole Sinclair) and Joseph Sibley (Samia Donaldson); his 13 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

As a child he lived in Muskegon and Battle Creek, MI; Philadelphia, PA; and Rockford, IL. Back in his day he could take the train by himself to go see the Chicago White Sox play and enjoy a movie and popcorn for 15¢. He loved singing, and ran cross-country while in school.

While attending the University of Michigan he decided to join the Air Force reserves and was introduced to and joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called to serve in the California, Fresno mission. This experience strengthened his lifelong testimony and love of missionary work. Afterwards he attended Utah State University earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

He started his engineering profession in the Chicago area where he married Peggy Dalton Sibley. He then began a career at Duke Power living in Seneca, SC and Charlotte, NC. After leaving Duke Power he continued to work as a contractor in Illinois, Washington State, Washington D.C. and Rio Rancho, NM where he eventually retired. Most of his work involved nuclear power plants. Later in his career he worked at Intel, a semiconductor manufacturing plant. Near the end of his career, he was still solving problems that no one could figure out and proved computer calculations wrong with a pencil, drawings, and his calculator.

He raised his family in Charlotte, NC, then Bettendorf, IA, and finally Rio Rancho, NM. While raising a family of 4 children he found time to play catch, be all-time pitcher, taking walks with the kids to the grocery store, mostly just for a candy bar. He also was Scoutmaster for both of his boys. He supported and mentored many young men along the way. During this time, he was awarded Scouter of the Year. He drove his family crazy singing all kinds of music and was encouraged to join the Charlotte Oratorio Singers where he used his beautiful tenor voice.

Ed had many interests and hobbies such as reading history, the scriptures, taking care of his yard, doing family history research, and attending the temple.

After his retirement he and Peggy served a mission to Russia, St. Petersburg (2002-2003), and Nauvoo, IL. (2005-2006). These missions were among the happiest and meaningful experiences of their lives. While serving in Nauvoo, Ed was honored to perform a solo of “The U.S. Air Force” (“Wild Blue Yonder”) in a musical production, reflecting both his love of music and his deep patriotism.

When missions were not an option he spent as much time as he could in temple service at the Albuquerque temple. To those who knew him, he was a missionary to everyone he met. He boldly testified of Jesus Christ, and the church throughout his life. Ed and Peggy were invited to move to the Phoenix area to be near their daughter, Melanie and continued to serve in several Phoenix temples.

Funeral service will be held on 11 April 2026 (15 W. 1st Avenue, Mesa, AZ. 85210).

9:00 a.m. - Viewing,

10:00 a.m. - Memorial Service

Burial - Mesa Cemetery (1212 North Center Street, Mesa, AZ)