James William Madson (Birth 09 Dec 1912/Death 01 Jul 1994)

James W. Madson
MALAD – James William Madson, 81, of Malad died Friday, July 1, 1994, in Layton, Utah, of heart failure. He was born Dec. 9, 1912, in Malad, a son of John and Ann Amelia Clark Madson. He grew up and was educated in Malad and was a graduate of Malad High School.

He married Idonna Nuttall Sept. 18, 1940, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. She passed away April 30, 1988.

Mr. Madson was a lifelong resident of Malad and had farmed and ranched in Elkhorn for many years. He was an active member of the LDS Church, where he had served in many capacities, including bishop. He was active also in the local cattlemen’s association and water boards.

He is survived by five sons and spouses, James Michael and Cheryl Madson, Ogden, Utah; Clark Noal Madson, Malad; Craig William Madson, Pocatello; Stacy Lloyd and Peggy Madson, Idaho Falls; Perry John and Brenda Madson, Layton, Utah; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 5 brothers, Jack Madson, Malad; Orville Madson, Washington, D.C.; Rex Madson, Salt Lake City, Utah; Grand Madson, Idaho Falls; Parks Madson, Reliance, Wyo,; two sisters, Elva Williams, Malad, and Amelia Ann Garrick, Santa Ana, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife, Idonna; 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 5, 1994, at noon in the St. John LDS Chapel, 308 W. 400 N., Malad. Friends may call at the Benson-Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 N., Malad, on Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Malad City Cemetery.

In Loving Memory of
JAMES WILLIAM MADSON – 81
Born December 9, 1912 – Malad City, Idaho
Died July 1, 1994 – Layton, Utah

Funeral Service
Tuesday July 5, 1994 – 12 noon
St. John LDS Chapel
Bishop Rex Daniels, officiating

Casket Bearers – Family
Michael Madson
Clark Madson
Craig Madson
Stacey Madson
Perry Madson
Chris Carter
Mike Rhees
Travis Madson

Honorary Bearers – Family
Grant Madson
Jack Madson
Rex Madson
Park Madson,
Orville Madson
Cory Crompton
St. John High Priest Group

Family Prayer…………………………Perry J. Madson, son
Prelude and Postlude……………………………..Joan Williams
Invocation……………………………..Craig W. Madson, son
Life Sketch……………………………Donna Crompton, granddaughter
Vocal Quartet………………………………”O’ My Father”
Rex Daniels, Larry Dives, D. Paul Schwartz, Elwin Jones
Acc. by Joan Williams
Speaker…………………………….Bishop Gene Edwards
Speaker…………………………….Don Buehler
Vocal Trio……………………………”How Great Thou Art”
Stacey Madson, Glen Thomson, Scott Carlisle
Acc. by Joan Williams
Remarks…………………………Bishop Rex Daniels
Benediction………………………..Clark N. Madson, son
Concluding Service
Malad City Cemetery
Dedicatory Prayer……………………J. Michael Madson, son

Flowers Cared For By Granddaughters
Donna Crompton, Anjanette Rhees, Catherine Carter, Laurel Madson, Erin Madson, Megan Madson, Jamie Madson, Mandi Madson

Compassionate Service by the St. John Ward Relief Society, Julie Bastian, pres.