J. Wesley Crowther

J. Wesley Crowther, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away rather suddenly Monday, September 10 [2012] in Malad, ID, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Salt Lake City December 2, 1929 to Norman Weston and Gwenfred Jones Crowther. Other than time away at college, serving in the Air Force and serving two missions, he was a lifelong resident of Malad, ID, graduating from Malad High School in 1947. He continued his education at Utah State University, receiving his bachelor degree in 1952 before moving on to George Washington University Law School on an academic scholarship. He married Laura Mae Emery June 11, 1955 in Windsor, Maine. Their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Salt Lake Temple June 25, 1957. After graduating in 1955 with his law degree, he and Laura moved to Mather Air Force Base where he served as a member of Judge Advocate General (JAG). He then returned to Malad where he practiced law for over 30 years in both Malad and Preston. In 1985, he was appointed as a magistrate judge for Oneida County where he served until 1997. Following the death of his wife Laura, to whom he had been married 44 years, Wesley married Barbara Shipp Waldron on July 6, 2001 and was grateful for her companionship the remaining years of his life. He was a very accomplished musician with expertise playing both the piano and the organ. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in numerous church callings including bishop, missionary and most recently as a host at the LDS Conference Center. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, two sons, Jim Crowther (Gloria), Pocatello, ID and Randy Crowther (Debbie), Hyde Park, UT and two daughters, Diane Roylance (Thom), Lindon, UT and Carol Ann Rasmussen (Chris), Centerville, UT; 15 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. He is also survived by Barbara’s 3 children, 11 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Laura, his sister Helen Crowther Condie, and nephew Steven Condie. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 12:00 noon in the Malad LDS 2nd Ward Chapel, 100 W. 20 S. Friends may visit with the Crowther family on Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W 300 N, and again at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 10:30-11:30 PM prior to the funeral. Burial will follow in the Malad City Cemetery.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Malad 2nd Ward LDS Chapel – September 15, 2012
Bishop Llewellyn, officiating

Family Prayer – Dana Lloyd, nephew
Prelude and Postlude – Elaine Mills, family friend
Chorister – Anna Nance, granddaughter
Opening Song – “Lead Kindly Light”, Hymn #97
Invocation – David Waldron, Stepson
Life Sketch – Diane Crowther Roylance, daughter
Family Remembrance – Thom Roylance, son-in-law
Musical Number – “Army of Helaman” by Katlin Crowther, granddaughter
Speaker – Garl Waldron, stepson
Musical Number – “How Great Thou Art” by Jeff Richins, close family friend, acc. by Laurie Richins
Speaker – Jim Crowther, son
Closing Remarks – Bishop Llewellyn
Closing song – “Count Your Blessings”, Hymn #214
Benediction – Debbie Crowther, daughter-in-law

INTERMENT
Malad City Cemetery
Dedication of Grave – Jim Crowther, son
Military Rites by American Legion Post #65 and Idaho Honor Guard

HONORARY PALL BEARERS
Sean Roylance, Florida Tampa Mission
Nathan Waldron, Argentina Cordova Mission
Jacob Waldron
Robert Waldron
John Jaussi
Justin Lloyd

PALL BEARERS
Jordan Roylance
Christopher Roylance
Patrick Roylance
Eric Crowther
Tre’ Palmer
Kristopher Crowther
Josh Sylvester
Taylor Waldron

Flowers by Wesley’s granddaughters & great nieces

Compassionate service by Malad Second Ward Relief Society