C. Val Currie Obituary (1944 - 2015) - Marriott-Slaterville, UT

C. Val Currie February 27, 1944 - July 11, 2015 Marriott-Slaterville Clenner Val Currie, 71, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after complications from a stroke. He was born February 27, 1944 in Ogden, Utah, to Lou Robert and Sarah Mildred Currie. He was the youngest of 3 children. Val married his sweetheart, Linda Joan Vlaanderen, on October 14, 1965 in the Salt Lake City LDS temple. Together, they are loving parents to 8 children, 22 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter. Val loved the Lord, and was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He has served in numerous capacities, including Bishop and Stake President. Val and Linda served LDS missions to Apia, Samoa, the Conference Center at Temple Square, and the Harrisville Project Gardens. He loved music, working in his gardens, and traveling. He was a volunteer at the Ogden Parkway for over 15 years. He was known for giving the world's greatest hugs. Val is survived by his wife, Linda, and their children: Shawn Currie, Michelle Post (Erik), Heather Harper (David), Natalie Post (Jeff), Heidi Currie, Kristin Hoopes (Jacob), Ashlee Clayton (Jeff), and his sister, Patricia Fowers. Val was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and son, Jason. Funeral services will he held Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 10:00 am, at the Marriott-Slaterville Church building, 250 North 1500 West, MSC, UT. There will be a viewing Tuesday from 5:30-8:00 pm at the same location. Internment, Washington Heights Memorial Park. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Missionary Fund for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. VisitationMarriott-Slaterville LDS Church 250 North 1500 Wes Marriott-Slaterville, UT July 14, 2015 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMarriott-Slaterville LDS Church 250 North 1500 West Marriott-Slaterville, UT July 15, 2015 10:00 AM CemeteryWashington Heights Memorial Park 4500 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84403 July 15, 2015