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Carl Willie

Carl Ray Willie, 82, husband of Carol Dawn Hendricks Willie, passed away Monday, November 12, from complications to diabetes.

Carl was born February 4, 1925, in Superior, Wyoming, the youngest of three sons of Robert and Letitia Willie. He was raised in Holbrook on the family farm and in St. John. His family eventually moved into Malad.

Carl attended Malad High School and was part of the Class of 1944. But World War II was raging at the time and Carl was drafted into the United States Army. He spent most of his time in the service in the Pacific Theater of the war, spending time on the Philippine Islands.

After his return from World War II, Carl fulfilled a mission to the Central States Mission, which included Kansas and Missouri.

When his mission was complete, Carl returned to Malad. He started attending Utah State Agricultural College, majoring in Agri-Business. He also began dating his sweetheart, Carol Dawn Hendricks. They were married March 18, 1949, in the Logan LDS Temple. They shared 58 years together.

Carl worked at many professions over the years. His greatest passion was farming and working on the land. He continued to drive the tractor, working alongside his son and grandsons, as long as he was able. He and his wife also co-owned Malad Department Store for many years. He retired in 1993 from La-Z-Boy, Utah, after working 10 years as a Receiving Supervisor.

Service was important to Carl. He was always willing to help who he could. He served for many years in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a Counselor in the Bishopric and a High Councilman as well as being very involved in scouting. He and his wife faithfully home taught many of the widows of the ward.

Carl is survived by his wife, Carol Dawn Willie; his son, Timothy Ray (Julie) Willie and Craig Randal (Lois) Willie, and his daughter, Laurie Willie (Jeff) Richins, all of Malad; his daughter-in-law, Karen Elliot Willie of Lyman, Wyoming, along with 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, with three more on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Letitia Willie; his brothers Robert and Gordon Willie, and his son, Gregory Paul Willie.

Funeral services will be held at the Malad Second Ward Building on Saturday, November 17, at 12:00 noon. A viewing will be held at the Horsley Funeral Home on Friday night from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., and again just prior to the funeral from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Friday.

Burial will be in the Malad City Cemetery with military rites performed by the American Legion Ernest W. Jones Post #65.

CARL RAY WILLIE

Funeral Program

In Loving Memory
Carl Ray Willie – 82
Born: February 4, 1925 – South Superior, Wyoming
Died: November 12, 2007 – Malad, Idaho

FUNERAL SERVICE
November 17, 2007 – 12:00 noon
Malad LDS 2nd Ward Chapel
Officiating – 1st Councilor David R. Jensen
Presiding – Bishop Jeffrey Gibson

CASKET BEARERS – GRANDSONS
Kirk Willie
Tom Willie
Layne Richins
Burt Willie
Jesse Willie
Matt Willie
Jordan Willie
Elder Skylar Richins (Tacoma Washington Mission)

SERVICE
Family Prayer – Jeff Richins, son-in-law
Prelude & Postlude – Hope Price
Musical Selection – “Families Can Be Together Forever”-By Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren, acc. by Laurie Richins
Invocation – Jay Willie, Nephew
Life Sketch – Krishele Jensen, granddaughter
Musical Selection – “The Test” – By Jeff, Layne, Tiffany & Alicia Richins, acc. by Laura Richins
Speaker – Laurie Richins, daughter
Speaker – Randy Willie, son
Speaker – Tim Willie, son
Musical Selection – “These Hands / Daddy’s Hands” – By Jess, Matt, Jordan, Nancy & Annie Willie – Grandchildren -Acc. By Karen Willie, daughter-in-law
Remarks – David R. Jensen, grandson-in-law
Hymn#152 – “God Be with[sic] You Till We Meet Again” – Directed by Karen Willie
Benediction – Perry Bird, Carl’s dear friend

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Concluding Service – Malad City Cemetery
Dedicatory Prayer – Tim Willie, son
Military Rites – American Legion, Ernest W. Jones Post #65
Compassionate service offered by the Pleasantview Ward Relief Society
HONORARY BEARERS
PLEASANTVIEW HIGH PRIEST GROUP & FAMILY MEMBERS
Calvin Willie
Tate Braegger
Bronsen Braegger
Joshua Jensen
Timothy Jensen
Colton Barker
Kole Willie
Cash Williams
Joseph Willie
David Jensen
Branden Braegger
Ben Barker
Shane Tubbs
Austin Williams

FLORAL TRIBUTE – GRANDDAUGHTERS, GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTERS AND IN-LAWS
Tiffany Richins
Alicia Richins
Krishele Jensen
Melissa Braegger
Shannon Barker
Angela Williams
Wendy Tubbs
Hailey Willie
Annie Willie
Nancy Lynne Willie
Kami Willie
Amber Willie
Nancy Willie
Melissa Richins
Emily Willie
Stefany Willie
Janalie Jensen
Natalie Jensen
Kristle Jensen
Karsyn Willie
Kassidy Willie
Rylee Braegger
Brielle Braegger
Raychel Willie
Maggie Willie
Madisyn Barker
Isabella Willie
Sophie Willie

HORSLEY FUNERAL HOMES
Malad — Marsh Valley