Howard James Clegg1912 ~ 2004 Our beloved father and grandfather,Howard James Clegg , age 92, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2004, following a brief illness. He was born October 16, 1912, in Tooele, Utah to Peter McIntyre and Ida Mary Lane Clegg. On July 29, 1936 he married Zella Orme, whom he adored and revered; his partner, loving wife and dearest friend. They enjoyed 64 years together before her death, and he continued to instill in us the same values that they taught their children. He was a man of fidelity and integrity, with a remarkable work ethic. He loved ranching and continued to be involved in the day to day affairs of the 150-year-old family-owned business until his death. He leaves a legacy of faith and heritage as he exhibited great love for his ancestors, and taught us truths that he had gleaned from the generations before. Dad had a vibrant testimony of the Savior and was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He faithfully served as a home teacher, and in numerous other callings including Bishop of the Tooele First Ward and President of the Tooele Utah Stake. He was generous with his time in civic and professional affairs and served as President of the Settlement Canyon Irrigation Company, Grantsville Soil Conservation District, Grantsville Grazing Association, Tooele County and Utah State Cattlemen's Associations for many years. He was affiliated with The Sons of the Utah Pioneers and rendered service to various organizations and community causes. He was a graduate of Utah State Agricultural College (USU). His greatest love and most meaningful accomplishments were within his family, whom he taught by precept and example. We will miss his faithful devotion and tenderness. He is survived by his sons and daughters, Joy L. (Sam) Lowham, Marilyn (Glen H.) Lowry, Marjorie (Peter R.) Jeppson, Bruce (Janice) Clegg, Daniel O. (Laurie) Clegg, and Robert M. (Linda) Clegg; 33 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. His beloved wife, Zella, their infant daughter, and eldest son, H. James Clegg, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at the Tooele Utah Stake Center, 253 South Second East, Tooele, Utah on Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may call from 9:30 to 10:30 that morning at the church. There will be a viewing Tuesday, December 21, 2004, from 6:00 to 8:00 in the evening at Tate Mortuary, 110 South Main Street, Tooele, Utah. Interment will be in the Tooele City Cemetery.

Published in Salt Lake Tribune from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2004