Guy B. Alexander Ph.D.
Guy B. Alexander, Ph.D. "I'm Fine"
On August 29, 2003, Guy B. Alexander, age 85, passed peacefully and quietly away at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Guy was born May 31, 1918 in Ogden, UT to Guy Becker Alexander and Viola Margaret Allen.
Guy loved learning. He attended the University of Utah where he earned Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin.
Guy served an LDS mission 1937-1940 in Switzerland and Germany. He finished his mission in the Eastern States due to World War II.
Guy married his best friend, Mary Wilcox Brandley Dec 17, 1941 in the Cardston, Alberta, Canada LDS Temple.
Guy was preceded in death earlier this year by his only son, Guy Michael Alexander.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years; daughter, Karen (Paul) Bennett; daughter-in-law, Vicki Alexander; and grandchildren, Monica (Chris) Patch, four children, Natalie (Stephen) Thompson, two children, Bradley (Angela) Bennett, Nicole Bennett, Megan Bennett, Brian (Kristi) Alexander, three children, Kimberly (Chad) Riches, three children, Kevin (Kim) Alexander, expecting a child, Kristen Alexander, Sean Alexander.
Guy had a sense of humor that wouldn't quit. He was outgoing and loved practical jokes. He was a yell leader while attending the U of U, where he later taught. Guy worked on the Manhattan Project. He always worked in Research and Development. He has 49 patents, including T.D. Nickle, which is still used today on the exterior of aircraft. Guy published several chemistry books for Doubleday. He spent many hours in volunteer service including serving as president of the Sugarhouse Rotary. He also helped provide polio vaccine for third world countries. Guy was an avid gardener, expert espalier and grafter. Guy taught early morning seminary and wrote several family histories, but his greatest loves were family history and missionary work.
Guy loved his family and we loved him. He will be deeply missed. He was a trooper to the end. He never complained.
Services will be Wed. Sept 3, 2003, 12 noon Mt. Olympus LDS 6th Ward Chapel, 4407 Fortuna Way. Friends may call Tues. Sept 2, 6-8 p.m. Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr, and prior to services at the church 10:45-11:45 a.m. Burial, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in Deseret News from September 1 to September 2, 2003
Guy B. Alexander, Ph.D. "I'm Fine"
On August 29, 2003, Guy B. Alexander, age 85, passed peacefully and quietly away at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Guy was born May 31, 1918 in Ogden, UT to Guy Becker Alexander and Viola Margaret Allen.
Guy loved learning. He attended the University of Utah where he earned Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin.
Guy served an LDS mission 1937-1940 in Switzerland and Germany. He finished his mission in the Eastern States due to World War II.
Guy married his best friend, Mary Wilcox Brandley Dec 17, 1941 in the Cardston, Alberta, Canada LDS Temple.
Guy was preceded in death earlier this year by his only son, Guy Michael Alexander.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years; daughter, Karen (Paul) Bennett; daughter-in-law, Vicki Alexander; and grandchildren, Monica (Chris) Patch, four children, Natalie (Stephen) Thompson, two children, Bradley (Angela) Bennett, Nicole Bennett, Megan Bennett, Brian (Kristi) Alexander, three children, Kimberly (Chad) Riches, three children, Kevin (Kim) Alexander, expecting a child, Kristen Alexander, Sean Alexander.
Guy had a sense of humor that wouldn't quit. He was outgoing and loved practical jokes. He was a yell leader while attending the U of U, where he later taught. Guy worked on the Manhattan Project. He always worked in Research and Development. He has 49 patents, including T.D. Nickle, which is still used today on the exterior of aircraft. Guy published several chemistry books for Doubleday. He spent many hours in volunteer service including serving as president of the Sugarhouse Rotary. He also helped provide polio vaccine for third world countries. Guy was an avid gardener, expert espalier and grafter. Guy taught early morning seminary and wrote several family histories, but his greatest loves were family history and missionary work.
Guy loved his family and we loved him. He will be deeply missed. He was a trooper to the end. He never complained.
Services will be Wed. Sept 3, 2003, 12 noon Mt. Olympus LDS 6th Ward Chapel, 4407 Fortuna Way. Friends may call Tues. Sept 2, 6-8 p.m. Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr, and prior to services at the church 10:45-11:45 a.m. Burial, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in Deseret News from September 1 to September 2, 2003
Guy B. Alexander Ph.D.
Guy B. Alexander, Ph.D. "I'm Fine"
On August 29, 2003, Guy B. Alexander, age 85, passed peacefully and quietly away at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Guy was born May 31, 1918 in Ogden, UT to Guy Becker Alexander and Viola Margaret Allen.
Guy loved learning. He attended the University of Utah where he earned Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin.
Guy served an LDS mission 1937-1940 in Switzerland and Germany. He finished his mission in the Eastern States due to World War II.
Guy married his best friend, Mary Wilcox Brandley Dec 17, 1941 in the Cardston, Alberta, Canada LDS Temple.
Guy was preceded in death earlier this year by his only son, Guy Michael Alexander.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years; daughter, Karen (Paul) Bennett; daughter-in-law, Vicki Alexander; and grandchildren, Monica (Chris) Patch, four children, Natalie (Stephen) Thompson, two children, Bradley (Angela) Bennett, Nicole Bennett, Megan Bennett, Brian (Kristi) Alexander, three children, Kimberly (Chad) Riches, three children, Kevin (Kim) Alexander, expecting a child, Kristen Alexander, Sean Alexander.
Guy had a sense of humor that wouldn't quit. He was outgoing and loved practical jokes. He was a yell leader while attending the U of U, where he later taught. Guy worked on the Manhattan Project. He always worked in Research and Development. He has 49 patents, including T.D. Nickle, which is still used today on the exterior of aircraft. Guy published several chemistry books for Doubleday. He spent many hours in volunteer service including serving as president of the Sugarhouse Rotary. He also helped provide polio vaccine for third world countries. Guy was an avid gardener, expert espalier and grafter. Guy taught early morning seminary and wrote several family histories, but his greatest loves were family history and missionary work.
Guy loved his family and we loved him. He will be deeply missed. He was a trooper to the end. He never complained.
Services will be Wed. Sept 3, 2003, 12 noon Mt. Olympus LDS 6th Ward Chapel, 4407 Fortuna Way. Friends may call Tues. Sept 2, 6-8 p.m. Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr, and prior to services at the church 10:45-11:45 a.m. Burial, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in Deseret News from September 1 to September 2, 2003
Guy B. Alexander, Ph.D. "I'm Fine"
On August 29, 2003, Guy B. Alexander, age 85, passed peacefully and quietly away at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Guy was born May 31, 1918 in Ogden, UT to Guy Becker Alexander and Viola Margaret Allen.
Guy loved learning. He attended the University of Utah where he earned Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin.
Guy served an LDS mission 1937-1940 in Switzerland and Germany. He finished his mission in the Eastern States due to World War II.
Guy married his best friend, Mary Wilcox Brandley Dec 17, 1941 in the Cardston, Alberta, Canada LDS Temple.
Guy was preceded in death earlier this year by his only son, Guy Michael Alexander.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years; daughter, Karen (Paul) Bennett; daughter-in-law, Vicki Alexander; and grandchildren, Monica (Chris) Patch, four children, Natalie (Stephen) Thompson, two children, Bradley (Angela) Bennett, Nicole Bennett, Megan Bennett, Brian (Kristi) Alexander, three children, Kimberly (Chad) Riches, three children, Kevin (Kim) Alexander, expecting a child, Kristen Alexander, Sean Alexander.
Guy had a sense of humor that wouldn't quit. He was outgoing and loved practical jokes. He was a yell leader while attending the U of U, where he later taught. Guy worked on the Manhattan Project. He always worked in Research and Development. He has 49 patents, including T.D. Nickle, which is still used today on the exterior of aircraft. Guy published several chemistry books for Doubleday. He spent many hours in volunteer service including serving as president of the Sugarhouse Rotary. He also helped provide polio vaccine for third world countries. Guy was an avid gardener, expert espalier and grafter. Guy taught early morning seminary and wrote several family histories, but his greatest loves were family history and missionary work.
Guy loved his family and we loved him. He will be deeply missed. He was a trooper to the end. He never complained.
Services will be Wed. Sept 3, 2003, 12 noon Mt. Olympus LDS 6th Ward Chapel, 4407 Fortuna Way. Friends may call Tues. Sept 2, 6-8 p.m. Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr, and prior to services at the church 10:45-11:45 a.m. Burial, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in Deseret News from September 1 to September 2, 2003
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