Picture courtesy of Randy's cousin, KelliWe attended the funeral of Randy's grandpa this week. He passed away suddenly and peacefully. It was nice to get together with family and friends to celebrate his life. I didn't know his grandpa very well, but the comments made that day were that Don was a very loving man. Now that's a legacy to be proud of. I'm glad we got to see him one last time on Christmas day...
Daily Herald:
Don Wesley, 82, returned home to his Heavenly Father Saturday, December 29, 2007. He passed away peacefully at his home in Springville. He was born December 22, 1925 in Wales, Utah. The Son of Henry Benjamin and Tenna Ethel. He married Dora of Fountain Green, December 31, 1943 in Moroni, Utah. Dora preceded him in death and they are now together. He later, married Jetta from Lehi, Utah on September 3 0, 1994 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Don served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and was part of the Okinawa campaign, supplying ammunition and supplies to our troops. Don worked for Geneva Steel for 40 plus years and was very proud of this accomplishment. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and remembered being baptized in the Manti Temple. He enjoyed the deer hunt on Wales Mountain, Sanpete County and loved raising cattle on his property in Fairview, Utah. Dad loved spending the hot summers, traveling with his family, on vacation.
He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Bryant, Glade, Charles Burke and one sister Venice. He is survived by his brother Foster, his wife Jetta, two daughters and four sons: Linda (Karl) of St. George, Marlena (Ken) of Genola, Danny (Carolyn), Larry (Deborah), Tommy Jay (Sandra), Eldon all of Springville and step children. Dad was grateful to have 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Don served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and was part of the Okinawa campaign, supplying ammunition and supplies to our troops. Don worked for Geneva Steel for 40 plus years and was very proud of this accomplishment. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and remembered being baptized in the Manti Temple. He enjoyed the deer hunt on Wales Mountain, Sanpete County and loved raising cattle on his property in Fairview, Utah. Dad loved spending the hot summers, traveling with his family, on vacation.
He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Bryant, Glade, Charles Burke and one sister Venice. He is survived by his brother Foster, his wife Jetta, two daughters and four sons: Linda (Karl) of St. George, Marlena (Ken) of Genola, Danny (Carolyn), Larry (Deborah), Tommy Jay (Sandra), Eldon all of Springville and step children. Dad was grateful to have 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Danny, Jay, Larry, Eldon, Marlena
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Tell Randy sorry for his loss. I haven't lost a grand parent yet (thank goodness) but I'm sure it is tough for the family. I hope they are all doing ok.
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