Elmo Wendell Green Obituary (2006)

Clearfield- Elmo Wendell Green I, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away of natural causes in Clearfield, Utah on November 3, 2006. He was born January 19, 1926 in Glens Ferry, Idaho, the eldest of four children born to Elmo C. Green and Lura Marie Farley Green. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served for the duration of the National Emergency. He served in the Pacific and was engaged in battles for Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. He was a member of the 2nd Armored Amphibian Battalion. He worked in road construction for more than 40 years. He represented Carlin, Nevada as mayor for four years. He married Agnes Ellen Daniels on February 14, 1948 in Filer, Idaho. Their vows were later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on January 15, 1964. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints he has served in many capacities: Scout Master, Bishop and on High Council. He also spear headed the building of a church in Carlin. Elmo loved the great outdoors and loved going to the Smokey Mountains in Idaho. He was a strong and caring man who endured incredible pain and trials caused by his fight against diabetes and heart disease. He taught us how to endure through adversity and we will be ever grateful for his example. Elmo loved and cherished his family and was a great support to them all. Elmo Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved daughter Lura (Lollie) and his loving son Gary. He is survived by his wife, Agnes and his children, Elmo Wendell II and Ronald Lee (Rachel), his grandchildren, Gary Jr., ruby (Merlin), Adam, Nathan (Sadie), Kimberlee, Nicolaas (Natalie), Geoffrey, Emily, Matthew, his great-grandchildren Melody, Desiree, Madyson and Ezekiel. Also surviving are his sister Cleo Lessard (Art), his brothers Ronald (Marilyn) and Garland (Carlene). A viewing will be held at Myers Mortuary, 250 N. Fairfield Rd., Layton on Monday, November 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at Park's Magic Valley Funeral Home in Twin Falls, Idaho on Tuesday, November 7 at 1:00 pm. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls, Idaho. The family would like to thank the staff at Rocky Mountain Health Care Center in Clearfield and hospice for their loving care and support during dad's last days. VisitationMyers Mortuary of Layton 250 N. Fairfield Rd. Layton, UT 84041 November 6, 2006 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceParke's Magic Valley Funeral Homes Twin Falls, ID November 7, 2006 1:00 PM CemeterySunset Memorial Park Twin Falls, ID November 7, 2006