PRICE_JERRY_D._19 June, 1932
Jerry Doyle Price died at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah December 11, 2010 from a heart attack.
Jerry was the last of 15 children born to Ruth Williams and John Morse Price in Malad, Idaho on June 19, 1932. His wonderful parents were of pioneer heritage who settled Malad Valley.
Jerry loved growing up in Samaria, Idaho, working on the farm, playing with family, cousins and friends; hunting and fishing with his father and brother Bill. He attended school in Samaria and graduated from Malad High in 1950.
While working at HAFB, he met Dona Harding of Bountiful, Utah. They were married November 21, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple.
As a young man, he worked for ranchers in the valley. Later he had extensive training in airplane and missile computer repairs during his 19-year employment at HAFB. He horse-logged near Panguitch, Utah and worked 10 years at the Physical Facilities Plant at BYU before taking a medical retirement.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and Dona served a Family History Mission and two years in the St. George, Utah, Temple. He loved scouting and became an Eagle Scout during his 29 year service in scouting. He will always be remembered for influence on his scouts, grandsons and friends, urging them to obtain the Eagle Scout rank. Jerry served in the Elders Quorum presidency, Sunday School presidency and as High Priest Secretary.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Dona and children: Debie (Walt) Rosemann, Draper, Utah; Jerri (Bruce) Olson, Thatcher, Utah; Doni (Ken) Clement, Herriman, Utah; Paul (Shari) Price, Provo, Utah; Kelly (Mark) Stevens, Hot Springs, Arkansas; Bobbi Jo (Bob) Bowser, Schwedelbach, Germany with the US Army; and Dan (Melinda) Price, Pleasant Grove, Utah; 43 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and seven foster Navajo children: Wayne Sandoval, Kaibito, Arizona; Lou Sandoyai (Lemuel) Brown, Page, Arizona; Tom (Benally) Church Rock, New Mexico; Lawrence Davis, Navajo, New Mexico; Randy Nez, Panguitch, Utah; Michael Teller, Chinii, Arizona; and Viola Madson (Vance) Jones, St. George, Utah.
He is also survived by his sisters: Mary Behuin; Alta Knudsen, Ann Griffith and Patsy (Khalil) Scott. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Kade Rosemann; brothers, John , Daniel, Bill Price; sisters, Ruth Powell, Verda Vargo, Pearl Sterett; Lucille Leavitt; Faye Parker and a baby girl.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 12 noon at Salt Lake Stake Chapel at 150 West 200 North in Salt Lake City. Viewing will be held prior to the services from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow services at the Bountiful City Cemetery, 2224 South 200 West. The family wants to thank all of those who have expressed concern and rendered service to Jerry and his family.