Earl Willis Tidwell
February 21, 1908 – May 14, 2001
At the age of 93, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Earl Willis Tidwell returned to our Heavenly Father May 14, 2001, in Salt Lake City. Born February 21, 1908, to Hyrum W. and Esther Nielson Tidwell of Moroni, Utah, where he lived his entire life. He married Nina E. Nielson November 30, 1932. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple, a place which remained close to their hearts as they attended twice weekly for many years.
Their lives were blessed with two daughters. Family and church were most important in Earl's life. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as a counselor of the Young Men's Organization, counselor in the Bishopric, Bishop of the Moroni East Ward for seven years, member of the Stake High Council, High Priest group leader, and home teacher. He also served as president of the Moroni Lions Club.
An expert hand in farming, he owned and operated his farm for many years. In addition to farming he was employed by the Moroni Feed Company where he retired after 25 years of service.
He was an avid gardener, enjoyed reading, fishing and spending time with family and friends. His family was his greatest joy.
Survived by daughter, Sherrill (Bernell) Christensen of Salt Lake City, three grandchildren, Connie McBride, Craig Christensen, and Colette McBride, nine great-grandchildren, and sisters, Stella Hall and Adele Jackson of Nephi, Utah. Preceded in death by wife, Nina, daughter, LaRue, and sister, Rula Lamb.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 17, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at the Moroni Stake Center (82 N. Center St.), where friends may call from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Moroni City Cemetery under the direction of Ursenbach Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, Utah.
Deseret News, The (Salt Lake City, UT) | 15 May 2001
February 21, 1908 – May 14, 2001
At the age of 93, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Earl Willis Tidwell returned to our Heavenly Father May 14, 2001, in Salt Lake City. Born February 21, 1908, to Hyrum W. and Esther Nielson Tidwell of Moroni, Utah, where he lived his entire life. He married Nina E. Nielson November 30, 1932. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple, a place which remained close to their hearts as they attended twice weekly for many years.
Their lives were blessed with two daughters. Family and church were most important in Earl's life. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as a counselor of the Young Men's Organization, counselor in the Bishopric, Bishop of the Moroni East Ward for seven years, member of the Stake High Council, High Priest group leader, and home teacher. He also served as president of the Moroni Lions Club.
An expert hand in farming, he owned and operated his farm for many years. In addition to farming he was employed by the Moroni Feed Company where he retired after 25 years of service.
He was an avid gardener, enjoyed reading, fishing and spending time with family and friends. His family was his greatest joy.
Survived by daughter, Sherrill (Bernell) Christensen of Salt Lake City, three grandchildren, Connie McBride, Craig Christensen, and Colette McBride, nine great-grandchildren, and sisters, Stella Hall and Adele Jackson of Nephi, Utah. Preceded in death by wife, Nina, daughter, LaRue, and sister, Rula Lamb.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 17, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at the Moroni Stake Center (82 N. Center St.), where friends may call from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Moroni City Cemetery under the direction of Ursenbach Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, Utah.
Deseret News, The (Salt Lake City, UT) | 15 May 2001
Earl Willis Tidwell
February 21, 1908 – May 14, 2001
At the age of 93, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Earl Willis Tidwell returned to our Heavenly Father May 14, 2001, in Salt Lake City. Born February 21, 1908, to Hyrum W. and Esther Nielson Tidwell of Moroni, Utah, where he lived his entire life. He married Nina E. Nielson November 30, 1932. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple, a place which remained close to their hearts as they attended twice weekly for many years.
Their lives were blessed with two daughters. Family and church were most important in Earl's life. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as a counselor of the Young Men's Organization, counselor in the Bishopric, Bishop of the Moroni East Ward for seven years, member of the Stake High Council, High Priest group leader, and home teacher. He also served as president of the Moroni Lions Club.
An expert hand in farming, he owned and operated his farm for many years. In addition to farming he was employed by the Moroni Feed Company where he retired after 25 years of service.
He was an avid gardener, enjoyed reading, fishing and spending time with family and friends. His family was his greatest joy.
Survived by daughter, Sherrill (Bernell) Christensen of Salt Lake City, three grandchildren, Connie McBride, Craig Christensen, and Colette McBride, nine great-grandchildren, and sisters, Stella Hall and Adele Jackson of Nephi, Utah. Preceded in death by wife, Nina, daughter, LaRue, and sister, Rula Lamb.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 17, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at the Moroni Stake Center (82 N. Center St.), where friends may call from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Moroni City Cemetery under the direction of Ursenbach Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, Utah.
Deseret News, The (Salt Lake City, UT) | 15 May 2001
February 21, 1908 – May 14, 2001
At the age of 93, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Earl Willis Tidwell returned to our Heavenly Father May 14, 2001, in Salt Lake City. Born February 21, 1908, to Hyrum W. and Esther Nielson Tidwell of Moroni, Utah, where he lived his entire life. He married Nina E. Nielson November 30, 1932. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple, a place which remained close to their hearts as they attended twice weekly for many years.
Their lives were blessed with two daughters. Family and church were most important in Earl's life. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as a counselor of the Young Men's Organization, counselor in the Bishopric, Bishop of the Moroni East Ward for seven years, member of the Stake High Council, High Priest group leader, and home teacher. He also served as president of the Moroni Lions Club.
An expert hand in farming, he owned and operated his farm for many years. In addition to farming he was employed by the Moroni Feed Company where he retired after 25 years of service.
He was an avid gardener, enjoyed reading, fishing and spending time with family and friends. His family was his greatest joy.
Survived by daughter, Sherrill (Bernell) Christensen of Salt Lake City, three grandchildren, Connie McBride, Craig Christensen, and Colette McBride, nine great-grandchildren, and sisters, Stella Hall and Adele Jackson of Nephi, Utah. Preceded in death by wife, Nina, daughter, LaRue, and sister, Rula Lamb.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 17, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at the Moroni Stake Center (82 N. Center St.), where friends may call from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Moroni City Cemetery under the direction of Ursenbach Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, Utah.
Deseret News, The (Salt Lake City, UT) | 15 May 2001
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