J. Leland Stanger Obituary (1914 - 2012)

J. Leland Stanger Well Done Thou Good and Faithful Servant Click here to listen to Funeral Recording Joseph Leland Stanger died peacefully on January 28, 2012 at the age of 97 after a brief illness. He was born May 28, 1914 in Marriott, Utah to Archibald and Beatrice (Holmes) Stanger. He grew up in Marriott and worked with his family on the farm. Although life was not easy, he learned the value of rewards that come from an honest day's work. He graduated from Weber High School and especially enjoyed learning about agriculture. He married Pearl Millard, also from Marriott, on September 29, 1936 in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they raised five children and developed a successful poultry and cattle business along with farming sugar beets, tomatoes, wheat and other crops. He served as president of the Perry Ditch Company for many years. He loved having a good team of horses and always treated them well. One of Leland's greatest joys in life was serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as Sunday School Superintendent, Elders Quorum President and other callings, but most enjoyed being a Stake Missionary and Stake Mission President. He loved teaching and sharing his testimony in a way that others could understand. He was always looking for ways to lift others up and in doing so, made many lifelong friends. Leland loved to square dance and socialize with good friends. He also loved to take his family into the mountains camping and fishing. There are many good memories of times spent hiking and fishing in the high Uintas. Dad also loved gardening and there were always plenty of vegetables to share with family and friends. Grandchildren will always remember riding with grandpa on a horse, pony cart, or tractor. He is survived by his wife, Pearl and his children, Dallas (Sharon) Stanger, Marian (Curtis) Smout, Leon (Lynda) Stanger, Jerry (Teri) Stanger and Don (Jeri) Stanger. He is also survived by his brother Archibald Dee (Bonnie) Stanger and sister, Sharon (Carl) Tumblom. He and Pearl have 22 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene (June) Stanger and sisters, Leila (Orville) Holmes, Sarah Ellen (James) Mitchell, Claunda (Dan) Brown and Donna (Lee) Minor. Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. at the Marriott-Slaterville LDS Church, 250 N. 1500 W. on Thursday, February 2, 2012 with Bishop Jerry Stanger officiating. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, February 1st from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. and Thursday at the church prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. I Interment will be in the Ogden City Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 February 1, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMarriott-Slaterville LDS Church 250 North 1500 West Marriott-Slaterville, UT 84404 February 2, 2012 11:00 AM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 February 2, 2012