Ray Mccord Hall Obituary (1929 - 2012)

PERRY - Ray McCord Hall was born February 21, 1929, in St. Anthony, Idaho, the sixth of ten children born to Jick and Ruby Birch Hall. His twin sister, Rada, was only ten minutes behind him, and they became life-long friends. Ray passed away Monday, February 13, 2012. Ray grew up on a farm during the depression and learned to work hard early in his life. He graduated from St. Anthony High School and then moved with his family to Ogden, Utah. He enlisted in the United States Army and served for four years, much of that time during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he accepted a call to serve an LDS mission in England. After his release, he entered Weber College and subsequently earned his degree from Utah State University and advanced degrees from BYU. In the meantime he married LaFond Pope and they became the parents of six childrena"all of whom survive: Leda, Perry; Ladd (Sally) of Charlotte, North Carolina; Wade (Lani) of South Ogden, Wynn (Joanne) West Point; Dena Nutt (Bruce), Brigham City; and Dorne (Kristen) of Kaysville. Also surviving are 28 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and the following siblings: Rada Kowallis, South Jordan, Ruth Ware, Riverdale, and Keith Hall, Ogden. Ray taught seminary for many years before moving into public school administration. He finished his career working with computers at Thiokol. Upon retirement he and his wife served LDS missions to Wisconsin and Kentucky, and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. He was actively involved with computerized genealogy and participated in several pilot studies as programs were developed. Even as Alzheimer's disease stole his ability to reason and remember, he sometimes talked about serving another mission. As a family we know that now he has received the call. Viewing Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m. Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and Friday from 9:45-10:40 at the Church. Funeral services Friday, February 17, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Perry Stake Center, 658 W. 2250 S., Perry, UT. The family expresses gratitude for the love and tender care afforded Ray during his 18 month stay at Willow Glen Health and Rehab. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 February 16, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServicePerry Stake Center 658 West 2250 South Perry, UT 84302 February 17, 2012 11:00 AM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, UT 84302 February 17, 2012