O. Dee Lund

O. DEE LUND

BRIGHAM CITY - Orville Dee (O. Dee) Lund , returned to his Heavenly Father on July 17, 2001, after a short illness. He was born March 16, 1920 in Brigham City, Utah, to Orville Dee and Mildred Boden Lund, and was the only brother to four sisters.
He attended elementary and high school in Brigham City, Utah, and Weber State College and received a Juris Doctor at the University of Utah. He passed the Utah State Bar and became an attorney. He enlisted in the Army during World War II, where he met his future wife and lifelong companion, Relda Jensen, whom he affectionately called "Katie". They were married at Langley Field, Virginia on February 9, 1946, and sealed for time and eternity in the Logan temple on August 9, 1946. His "Katie" passed away in August 2000 and he looked forward to being with her again.

Dee was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints, and throughout his life served faithfully in many callings including home teacher, Sunday School President, member of the Bishopric, gospel doctrine teacher, Stake President for 16 years, and was currently serving as Patriarch in the Brigham City Box Elder Stake and as a Sealer in the Ogden Temple.

He practiced law in Brigham City, Utah, for 55 years, retiring in January 2000. During that time, he served as Box Elder County Attorney for approximately 30 of those years. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Utah for 9 years, and was a member of the Kiwanis Club, where he gave many years of service to the community.

He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and extended family. Working in his yard and garden brought him great satisfaction. Through the years, he found pleasure in hunting, fishing, riding his four-wheeler and other outdoor activities.

The family thanks his special friends in the "Dinner Group" and "Study Group", whom he enjoyed spending time with. A special thanks, also to his lifelong friend and physician, Dr. Dean Bunderson.

Dee is survived by his son, Whitney Dee (Teresa Ann) Lund, Salt Lake City, UT: and daughter, Kathi (Dave) Johnston, Brigham City, UT; two sisters, Mildred (Jack) Shumway, Tremonton, UT; Dorothy (Phil) Rowe, St. George, UT; nine grandchildren; two great-grandsons.

The funeral will be held in the Brigham City Box Elder Stake Center, 420 South 800 West, on Saturday, July 21, at 11:00 a.m.
The viewing will be Friday, July 20, at the Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, UT from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday at the Stake Center for 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery with military honors accorded by VFW Post # 1695 Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Primary Children's Hospital in Dee's name.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
July 20, 2001
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceBrigham City Box Elder Stake Center
420 South 800 West
Brigham City, UT 84302
July 22, 2001
11:00 AM
CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, Utah 84302
July 22, 2001