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Joel Parry Obituary
Joel Hyrum Parry, 90, of Orem, died October 7, 2005, in Orem. He was born March 6, 1915, a son of John Lawrence and Hannah Elizabeth Staley Parry in Winter Quarters, Utah. He married ElZina Adams July 8, 1937, in the Manti LDS Temple.
Dad was a Bishop, High Councilman and held many other callings in the LDS Church. He was a home teacher for 76 years. Dad and Mom served an LDS mission in Washington. He served as a temple worker in the Provo Temple for 12 years. He loved to do genealogy.
Dad was a farmer for 30 years. He worked at Geneva Steel for 32 years. He loved all his kids and grandkids very much. He will be missed by all.
Survivors include his children: Earl & Myrna of St. George, UT; Orvil & Barbara of West Jordan, UT; Joel K. & Laila of Lindon, UT; Irene & Bill Gammell of Mt. Pleasant, UT; Betty & Frank Young of Taylorsville, UT, a sister Elizabeth Smith of South Carolina, 29 grandchildren, 82 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife ElZina, 6 brothers, and 3 sisters.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the Geneva Heights Ward Chapel located at 857 W. 800 N. in Orem. Friends and family may call Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street in Orem and also Tuesday one hour prior to the services at the ward chapel. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com.
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Joyce Brittain
October 10, 2005
I remember your father and grandfather from the days when we were growing up and our parents were such great friends. "Uncle" Joel and "Aunt" Elzina were such a wonderful example of love and friendship. My parents, Merrill and Ruth Blair, really enjoyed the time that they spent with them over the years. I don't know if your family remembers those times, but I was told many times that Joel K was my first boyfriend. I think we were probably 3 at the time.
Anyway, I wish my health were better so that I could meet all of you again and be able to pay my respects to your father in person. Just know that your Dad and Granddad was remembered throughout the years. Joyce Blair Brittain.
Noland Parry
October 10, 2005
Thanks for all the happy memories Uncle Joel.
Children and grandchildren,
Your dad and grandfather was a special man.
Everytime I go to a B.Y.U. basketball game I think of him and Aunt Elzina. We used to look forward to going to where they were seated to say Hi and visit before the game. He always made me feel so loved and special.
I am so glad I got to visit with him this past reunion at the Scera Park.
I am a better person for having known and been around him.
It makes me happy to know he is now with his sweetheart again.
Barbara Parry
October 9, 2005
Uncle Joel was a magnificient man! Long before I married into this wonderful family, I knew him in the ward where I was born and raised. My parents and I absolutely loved both him and Elzina. His daughter Betty was my first primary teacher.They were always stalwarts in the ward and community. It was wonderful to be able to talk to him this summer at the family reunion we had at the Scera Park. I'll always treasure that memory. I bet that he and my dad are catching up on all the latest up there in the spirit world. They were always good friends as long as I can remember. He will certainly be missed down here on earth. I thank him for scattering sunshine along my path in life. We love you uncle Joel!!
Bill Strunk
October 9, 2005
I worked with him at Geneva. He was a good man. Elder William Strunk, Maryland Baltimore Mission
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