Layton, Owen Warren of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away February 27, 2010 at the young age of 65. He was a native of Arizona, born in Safford, the son of Owen and Ruela (Foote) Layton. Owen was a veteran of the United States Air Force. In his lifetime career as educator and administrator, Owen achieved his greatest passion of reaching and enhancing the lives of his students and colleagues. He began his career as a teacher at Sunnyslope High School, returning later to serve as Principal, a job he greatly enjoyed. Owen is survived by wife, Angie; daughters Christy Oberuc (Joseph), Bonnie (Lee Rietz); sisters Elizabeth Harrington and Linda Boor (Jeff); and his 6 nieces and nephews. He was very proud of his family. Memorial services will be held 10 am, Saturday March 13, at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. Seventh St, Phoenix. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com to send online condolences. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014 or Sunnyslope High School, 35 W. Dunlap Phoenix, AZ 85021. Published in The Arizona Republic on March 10, 2010