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In Memorium

 

Darrel Price
1933-2005

Darrel Fame Price passed away on April 9, 2005. He was born June 20, 1933 in Provo, Utah, to Fame and Tressie Price. He married Helen Louise Blackburn July 12, 1951. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. They were married 53 years.

He served in the Korean War from 1951-1954. After returning home, he worked as a coal miner for 40 years. He served in many positions in the LDS Church, including bishop and high councilman. He also fulfilled a church service mission with his wife at the Bishop's Storehouse.

Darrel loved camping, gardening, playing his guitar and mandolin. He was an accomplished storyteller.

He is survived by his wife Helen Louise Blackburn; five children, Bob (Doris) Price of Ferron, Jean (Randy) Smith of Nephi, Kim (Wade) Riley of Clawson, Gary (Shaunnie) Price of Clawson, and Stephen (Chantel) Price of Ferron; brothers, Bud (Maria) Price of St. George, Johnny Binder of Washington; and sisters, LaRue Remington of West Valley City and Betty (Keith) Eatough of Arizona; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Fame and Tressie Price.

Funeral services were held April 13 at the Blue Hills Ward in Ferron.


Jack Sperry
1928~2005

Jack Goble Sperry, age 76, passed away April 17, 2005 in Nephi, Utah. He was born July 21, 1928 in Nephi, to William George and Marion LaPreal Goble Sperry.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving as a High Priest. He loved to provide service to others. He loved music.

He is survived by three brothers, Ted (Nancy) Sperry of Nephi, Max (Marva) Sperry of Salt Lake City, and Kenneth (Kathy) Sperry of Cedar City. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Karen Sperry; brother, William L. Sperry.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2005 in the Nephi 2nd Ward, 222 South 100 East. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North and at the church one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in Vine Bluff Cemetery, Nephi, Utah.