Wilford Boyce England Obituary (1930 - 2004)

Wilford Boyce England PLAIN CITY - Wilford Boyce (Buzz) England, 74, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at Ogden Regional Medical Center from complications following a stroke. He was born September 6, 1930 in Plain City to Thomas Wilford and Bertha Rebecca Robson England. On April 19, 1954 he married Mona Leer at the Evangelical Immanuel Lutheran Church in Elgin, North Dakota. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in April 2004 with a family cruise. He was an Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Plain City Meadows Ward. He was currently a member of the Farm Service Agency Area Committee and the Plain City Cemetery Board, and former board member of the Plain City Irrigation Company. Buzz attended Weber High School. He was employed by Waterfall Construction and Weber County Road Department. Buzz was known for his quality hay crops. He was a member and past captain of the Weber County Sheriff's Mounted Posse. Buzz was a leader of the Plain City Junior Posse. He participated in cattle drives, trail rides and cutter-and-track racing. He especially loved attending and supporting his friends horseracing activities, traveling extensively throughout the western United States. Buzz was a life-long resident of Plain City and was loved by many members of his community. He and his wife Mona were past grand marshals of the 4th of July Plain City celebration. Buzz had a great love and interest in his wife, children, grandchildren and their activities. He is survived by his wife, Mona; their children, Joell England (Lynn) Archibald, Gearhart, OR; Jodee England (Jim) Harris, Harrisville, UT; Bret Leer (Kimberly Barrett) England, Saratoga, CA; Beth England (Doug) Nelson, Ogden, UT; Bart Thomas (Laurie) England, Annabella, UT; 13 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one sister, Norrine Elizabeth England Fowers, Ogden, UT; and brother-in-law and wife, Marvin (Katie) Leer, Stanton, ND. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, three sisters and two brothers. Buzz felt strongly and supported the youth of the agricultural community. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Buzz England Perpetual Scholarship Fund, Weber County Fair, Junior Livestock Auction, P.O. Box 1796, Ogden, Utah 84402. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 September 17, 2004 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM ServicePlain City Stake Center 4630 W. 2150 N. Plain City, UT September 18, 2004 12:00 PM CemeteryPlain City Cemetery 4373 W 1975 N Plain City, UT 84404 September 18, 2004