William Chantrey Holmes

William C. Holmes
1918 - 2004

WEST HAVEN - William Chantrey Holmes, 86, passed away at home on November 22, 2004, surrounded by his family.

He was born January 9, 1918 in Wilson, Utah to Johanna Antonia Ibel and William Mosiah Holmes, the 9th of 10 children.

He attended Wilson School and graduated from Weber High and LDS Seminary in 1936.

He married Dorothy Hodson in the Salt Lake Temple on November 7, 1945.

Bill was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather.

Always active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served his first mission to the Central States, and served twice as counselor in Bishoprics of the Wilson Ward and on the Stake High Council. He also served in leadership positions in the Stake Young Men's Presidency, Stake Mission Presidency and High Priest Group and as a faithful home teacher. With his wife, he served in the Ogden LDS Temple for 12 years and they served a mission together to Jackson, Mississippi.

Bill learned the value of work during his youth, working the family farm for all of his life. He served as President of the Weber County Farm Bureau and on the State Board of Directors.

He is survived by his eternal sweetheart, Dorothy, and six childrena"Linda and Harlan Fulmer, West Haven, Marlene and David Nuttall, Taylor, Alice and Scott Waldron, Huson, MT, Paul and Kathy Holmes, Kaysville, Blaine and Nancy Holmes, West Haven, and Ray and Sharlan Holmes, West Haven; 33 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Maude Holmes and Thekla and Jack Harwood. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and two brothers.

Special thanks to Dr. Brent Wallace, Kevin Murray, RN, and IHC Hospice for their compassionate care during his final days.

Donations may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund or the General Missionary Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
November 26, 2004
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceWilson 1st Ward Chapel
2333 S. 2700 W
Ogden, UT
November 27, 2004
11:00 AM
CemeteryWest Weber Cemetery
4592 West 950 North
West Weber, UT 84404
November 27, 2004