Waddell Mckay Harper, Sr Obituary (1925 - 2008)

OGDEN - Waddell McKay Harper Sr. passed away at his home in Ogden on December 24, 2008. He was born August 25, 1925 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to William M. Sr. and Fanny Walker Harper. He was raised in Council Bluffs and Omaha by his stepmother Lucille. He obtained his high school diploma at Tech High School. He married Beulah L. Berger on July 12, 1948. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 39 years and the Job Corps for several years after retiring from the railroad. An active member of the New Zion Baptist Church for 53 years, he sang both in the choir and as a soloist. He was known for his rich baritone voice. Mr. Harper will be held in the loving memory of his survivors: wife, Beulah; sister, Fanny Claxton, Omaha, NB; brother, Willis "Pops", Los Angeles; sons, Robert, Provo, UT; Theophilus (Becky), Portland, OR; David, Houston, TX; Waddell, Gunnison, UT; daughter, Mary Roberts, Denver, CO; numerous grand and great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William (Bill), Wilton (TJ), Rev. Wilkinson (Billy), and Wayne; sister, Winifred (Winnie); and daughter, Pearl. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the New Zion Baptist Church, 2935 Lincoln Ave. in Ogden. Interment, will be at a later date at the Ogden City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com ServiceNew Zion Baptist Church 2935 Lincoln Ave. Ogden, UT 84401 December 31, 2008 11:00 AM