Melvin Cleo Muir

MELVIN MUIR

CLINTON - Melvin Cleo Muir, (Pood), 87, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2004.

Melvin was born August 27, 1917 the third son of John Albert (Bert) Muir and Evelyn Child of Clinton, Utah.

Bert operated a blacksmith shop in Clinton. Melvin grew up on his dad's farm and around the blacksmith shop acquiring a healthy knowledge of machinery and a love for farming. He attended the Clinton Elementary School until the 8th grade when he left school to help support the family.

Melvin married Donna Frew of Hooper on April 15, 1936. They had three children, Alan Muir, Melvin Robert Muir and Marilyn Muir Durrant. Donna died on March 30, 1967 in a tragic accident. Melvin married Dalene Phillips on June 30, 1969. Together they raised five Step Children, Marlene Horspool McCoy, Connie Horspool Lasater, Lynn Horspool, Kathy Horspool Holeton, and Lori Horspool Malan. Melvin and Dalene also raised two grandchildren, Donna Muir Bateman and Sophia Muir Parry.

Melvin bought his first truck in 1939 and began hauling coal from the mines in Helper delivering it to customers coal bins. He hauled beet pulp in the fall to keep the truck busy. In 1945 he founded, owned and operated Muir Bros. Produce for 62 Years retiring in 1995. He operated several large trucks hauling produce between California and Utah.

Most of Melvin's life was involved in buying, packing and marketing potatoes and onions in Utah, Idaho and California.

He was honored as Grand Marshal at the Clinton City Heritage Day Parade in 1999.

Melvin was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a High Priest and as a Home Teacher.

Melvin is survived by his wife Dalene Muir, three children, Alan Muir, Sun Lakes, Arizona, Melvin Robert Muir, Alamont, Utah and Marilyn Durrant, Morgan, Utah. One sister, Bernice Chadwick, five step children, Marlene McCoy, Connie Lasater, Lynn Horspool, Kathy Holeton, Lori Malan, 27 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Melvin was a very loving and giving person. All of his children and wife, Dalene, would like to express their love to him for all of his love and dedication throughout their lives. He will be remembered for his love, kindness and generosity. Melvin will be deeply missed. Our special thanks to Vista Care and The Manor Care during his short time there.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy
5865 South 1900 West
Roy, UT 84067
December 3, 2004
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceClinton 13th Ward
2223 West 1800 North
Clinton, UT 84015
December 4, 2004
11:00 AM
CemeteryClinton City Cemetery
750 West 800 North
Clinton, UT 84015
December 4, 2004
12:30 PM