Lewis Laland Boothe

LEWIS L. BOOTHE

1918 ~ 2004

Brigham City - Lewis LaLand Boothe died Thursday, December 16, 2004, in Brigham City of causes incident to health and age.

He was born January 1, 1918 in Honeyville, Utah to Lewis Nathaniel and Caroline Elizabeth Griffin Boothe. He was known by most of his friends and associates as "Lonnie" and in later life as "Lewis".

He married VaLoy Jensen Boothe in 1939 and they were later divorced. He is survived by a son, L. Larry Boothe (Sharon D.), and two daughters, VaLaun T. Schoens (Adrian), Cherie B Mangum; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister (Carmen), and a grandson.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various positions in athletic callings in the ward and stake.

He was an even tempered man with a wry sense of humor that was always appreciated by those he served. He worked for the Newspaper Agency Corporation and was the distributor of the Deseret News and the Salt Lake Tribune for 47 years in Box Elder County. He also worked for the Wycoff Trucking Line for over 25 years. He started working early in life when he took over the milk hauling route after his father became ill and died in 1939. Work to provide for his family was the center piece of his life. He was a very good athlete and enjoyed sports throughout his life. His work ethic; service to his family, and honesty were hallmark examples to all who came in contact with him. He was a loving father and grandfather.

Services will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 12:00 noon at Myers Mortuary located at 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, Utah.

Friends may call on at Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will be in the Honeyville Cemetery.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
December 21, 2004
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
December 22, 2004
12:00 PM
CemeteryHoneyville Cemetery

Honeyville, UT
December 22, 2004