Milton Dixie Ellsworth, 82, of Randlett, died in the LDS Hospital Mar 3, 1982.
Mr. Ellsworth was born June 9, 1899 in Dixie, Idaho to William Philo and Matilda Ann Goaslind Ellsworth. He married Florence Isabel Edwards, May 28, 1926 in Vernal, Utah. He was a farmer and rancher, member of the LDS Church and his father was one of the earliest settlers in the area.
Survivors are his widow of Randlett; sons and daughters,
Mildred Ann Ellsworth; Mrs. Charles M. (Lola Corrine) Johnson; Philo Arnold Ellsworth; Kenneth Ray Ellsworth; Mrs. Tomasi (Carol Deon)Tuiono all of Salt Lake City; George Lyman Ellsworth of Manila; Merlin Robert Ellsworth
and Mrs. Raymond (Eunice Marie) Hasselblad both of Magna, Utah; 23 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother and sisters, Mrs. Edna Alice Barney and Lester Arnold Ellsworth both of Vernal; Mrs. Florine Barney of Randlett; John Ephraim Ellsworth of Brigham City; Mrs Nannie Einice Jackson of Payson, Utah; Mrs. Mary Eva Spack of Detroit, Michigan; and Mrs. Frances Jean Perry of Draper, Utah.
The funeral was Saturday, March 6,1982, in the Randlett Branch Chapel. President Chris Sapp conducted. Arnold Ellsworth, son, gave the family prayer, and LaRue Pickup gave the invocation. Following remarks by President Sapp, the choir sang "Oh My Father" Don Jorgensen spoke followed by Arvene Cooper and President Glade Sowards. "Beautiful Land" was sung by Glade and Elizabeth Sowards. Alex Barney gave the benedication.
Burial was in the Leota Cemetery and Oliver Jorgensen dedicated the grave.
Pallbears were: Richard Ellsworth, Kary Ellsworth, Robert Ellsworth, Steven Ellsworth, Glen Ellsworth, ans Tracy Ellsworth. Honorary pallbears were: Les Ellsworth, George Ellsworth, Merlin Ellsworth, Arnold Ellsworth, Kenneth Ellsworth, and Michael, Richard, Robert, and Shane Johnson.