Ernest Thomas Winfield

Ernest Thomas Winfield
PERRY - Ernest Thomas Winfield passed away peacefully in his home in Perry, Utah on February 27, 2011 after an extended illness.
He was born March 2, 1921 to Ernest and Daisey Winfield in Baynesvile, Virginia. He spent a good deal of his growing up years in Baltimore, Maryland.
He is survived by his wife and sweetheart , Lois James Winfield, who he married June 18, 1969 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He had two children form a previous marriage: Susan Clements, Fort Meyer, Florida; and Robert Winfield, Ogden, Utah. He shared four children with Lois that brought a lot of love and meaning to his life: Ronald G. (Beth) Hirschi, North Ogden, UT; David J. (Deann) Hirschi, Brigham City, UT; Randy C. (Tami) Hirschi, Perry, UT; and Carla (Farrell) Spackman, Harrisville, UT.
Ernie had 28 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren that gave him a lot of love and brought joy into his life.
He was preceded in death by his son Ron Hirschi.
Ernie served in the Navy during World Ward II. He worked for Martin Marrieta in Baltimore, Maryland and Denver, CO, then moved to Thiokol /where he worked for 27 years.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in the Ogden Temple Mission for 9 1/2 years, and as a Service Missionary for 1 A 1/2.
He served as Executive Secretary and Finance Clerk for several bishoprics. He had a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Ernie loved the mountains and loved living in the West. He loved model trains, hunting, camping with family, and especially loved BYU football and spent many hours enjoying the sport with his sons and grandsons.
He will be missed by his companion and all of his children and grandchildren that loved and adored him.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Perry 5th Ward Chapel, 2450 S. Park Dr., Perry, UT.
Family and friends may call on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT and on Saturday from 12:00 to 12:40 p.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
VisitationPerry 5th Ward Chapel
2450 South Park Dr.
Perry, UT 84302
March 4, 2011
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServicePerry 5th Ward Chapel
2450 South Park Dr.
Perry, UT 84302
March 5, 2011
1:00 PM
CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
March 5, 2011