GLEED, WILFORD RALPH
Wilford Ralph Gleed, 65, Malad, died October 8, 1987 in the Oneida Hospital.
He was born January 28, 1922 in Malad, the son of Wilford and Agnes Williams Gleed. He was raised and educated in Malad and graduated from Malad High School. He also worked on the family farm.
He entered the Army during World War II.
He married Gloria Rees March 21, 1946 in the Idaho Falls Temple. He farmed and ranched in New Canyon, north of Malad for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing.
He was active in the LDS Church where he served as Sunday School superintendent and was active in the High Priest group.
He is survived by his wife of Malad; one son, Lonny Ralph Gleed, Kaysville, UT; two daughters, Mrs. Lon (Linda Kay) Williams, West Valley, UT and Mrs. O’Neil (Denece) Schwartz, Pocatello; seven grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Merle Ladner, Ogden, UT; Mrs. LeRoy (Elsie) Williams, Clinton, UT; and Mrs. Jay (Alene) Bodily, Syracuse, UT.
In Loving Memory of
Wilford Ralph Gleed
Born January 28, 1922 – Malad, Idaho
Passed Away – October 8, 1987 – Malad, Idaho
FUNERAL SERVICE
Malad LDS 4th Ward Chapel – October 12, 1987 – 12:00 Noon
Bishop Brent Evanson officiating
Family Prayer – Bishop Lonny Gleed, son
Prelude and Postlude – Carla Williams
Opening Prayer – Bishop Clarence Kent
Tribute – Linda Kay Wiliams, daughter
Life Sketch – Carol Pettingill, niece
Musical Number – “I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked” – Blair and Diane Gleed, acc. by Iris Blaisdell
Remarks – Bishop Brent Evanson
Closing Prayer – Bishop Phil Wheeler, nephew
Concluding Service
Dedicatory Prayer – Bishop Barry Treasure
Military Rites by Malad Ernest W. Jones Post No. 65
CASKET BEARERS
Kay Alder
Ed Erickson
Gerald Thomas
Glen B. Williams
John J. Williams, Jr.
LaVar Christoffersen
Earl Gillies
Claude Williams
Bob Wuthrich
HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Jay Bodily
Clifford Madsen
Phil Rees
Tyson Schwartz
Sherm Oyler
Marion Rees
Terrence Schwartz
LeRoy Williams
Nathan Williams
FLOWERS – Malad 4th Ward Relief Society, Faye Cottle, president