FIRTH, CLAIR J., May 27, 1922 – August 25, 2004

BOTHWELL – Clair J. Firth, 82, passed away peacefully in him home of Alzheimer’s with his eternal companion at his side on August 25, 2004. He was born on May 27, 2922 in Bothwell, Utah to Albert Y. (Bert) and Jennie Child Firth. He married Ethel Mae manning on October 4, 1943 in the Logan LDS Temple.

Clair lived in Bothwell all of his life. He was in the Army Infantry during 1943-44 stationed in Mississippi. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various callings throughout his life. He loved his family and was a quiet strength to his children and grandchildren. He found contentment in farming, raising cattle and loved driving a good team of Shire draft horses.

Surviving are his wife, five children: Carol (Jess) Petersen of Penrose; Rex (Kathy) Firth of South Jordan; Max (Rebecca) Firth of Malad, ID; Wayne (Debra) Firth of Bothwell, and Wendi (John) Kaiserman of Thatcher; one brother, Delbert Firth and one sister, June F. Call; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 11 step great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother Dean Firth, one sister Cleone F. Nicholas, one step grandson and one step great-grandson.

Funeral services will be held August 28, 2004 at the Bothwell LD Chapel. Interment will be at the Bothwell Valley View Cemetery.