Gideon Teeples Jolley Obituary (1923

Gideon Teeples Jolley ROY -- Gideon Teeples Jolley, age 88, passed away from natural causes on March 10, 2012 with his lifelong companion of nearly 66 years at his side. He was born June 24, 1923 in Moroni, Utah, to Daniel William and Anna Laura Teeples Jolley. He graduated from Moroni High School and attended Kansas University. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He worked in the construction business for 39 years, retiring in 1982. He married Beth Adrea Stewart March 31, 1944 in Long Beach, California. She passed away May 12, 1944. He married Arcola Cheney June 1, 1946 in Fairview, Utah. His interests included hunting, camping, fishing, golfing and activities with his family. He loved spending time at his home in Moroni, Utah. He is survived by his loving wife, Arcola; and children Lucetta (John) Spader, Susan (David) Winger, Stephen (Kathleen) Jolley, Diane (Thomas) Murphy, and Terry (Sherry) Jolley. He has 25 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was grateful for his and his wife's special angel Alyssa and her family. He was preceded in death by both parents, four sisters and three brothers, and by two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Roy 5th Ward located at 5300 South 2100 West, Roy, Utah. Friends may visit family at Myers Mortuary in Roy, Utah at 5865 South 1900 West from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Moroni City Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. where military honors will be accorded. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 March 14, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceRoy 5th Ward 5300 South 2100 West Roy, UT 84067 March 15, 2012 11:00 AM CemeteryMoroni Cemetery Moroni, UT March 15, 2012 4:00 PM