Our dear husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Emmitt McNeil, left this life on July 27, 2014 with most of his loving family by his side. We miss him so much, but take solace in the fact that he is now with dear ones that have passed on.
Emmitt was born December 16, 1930 in Francis, Utah, the son of John Alvin McNeil and Sarah Jane Prescott. He graduated from South Summit High School in 1949.
He was drafted into the Army in 1952 and served in the Korean War. The service he gave to his country was one of the achievements he was proudest of in life. His family was well-aware of the love he had for his country and the reverence he had for our flag.
Emmitt married Bonnie May Gines on October 14, 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were the parents of four daughters, Debra, Lori, Jeri, and Brenda. Bonnie May passed away on December 4, 1982. He married Bonne Priestley on June 4, 1983. He became the loving step-father to Meridee, Stephanie, and Melissa.
His favorite title was "Grandpa." He was the grandpa of thirty grandchildren and great-grandpa to forty. Emmitt loved each one of them. I think they all thought they were the favorite.
All of his life, Emmitt loved horses. He was a true cowboy. A granddaughter called him one of the "last John Wayne's." Being on a farm or out in a hayfield was his favorite place.
To earn a living, he worked as a hard rock miner and heavy construction worker.
Emmitt was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a true follower of Jesus Christ.
Your family loves you and will miss you, grandpa.
"What is this, a Chinese free for all"?
He is survived by his wife, Bonne; daughters, Lori (Rod Atkinson), Jeri (Kip Bigelow), and Brenda (Craig Hicken); step-daughters, Meridee (Mark Carpenter), Stephanie (Phil Norris), and Melissa Averett Smith; thirty grandchildren; and forty great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his mother and father; first wife, Bonnie May; daughter, Debra (Jack Clegg); grandson, Neil; and great-granddaughter, Ryleigh. Emmitt was the last surviving child of three sisters and five brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kamas Ward Chapel, 100 West Center Street. There will be a visitation held on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Wedneday starting at 9:30 a.m.
Interment will be in the Marion Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on July 29, 2014.
Emmitt was born December 16, 1930 in Francis, Utah, the son of John Alvin McNeil and Sarah Jane Prescott. He graduated from South Summit High School in 1949.
He was drafted into the Army in 1952 and served in the Korean War. The service he gave to his country was one of the achievements he was proudest of in life. His family was well-aware of the love he had for his country and the reverence he had for our flag.
Emmitt married Bonnie May Gines on October 14, 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were the parents of four daughters, Debra, Lori, Jeri, and Brenda. Bonnie May passed away on December 4, 1982. He married Bonne Priestley on June 4, 1983. He became the loving step-father to Meridee, Stephanie, and Melissa.
His favorite title was "Grandpa." He was the grandpa of thirty grandchildren and great-grandpa to forty. Emmitt loved each one of them. I think they all thought they were the favorite.
All of his life, Emmitt loved horses. He was a true cowboy. A granddaughter called him one of the "last John Wayne's." Being on a farm or out in a hayfield was his favorite place.
To earn a living, he worked as a hard rock miner and heavy construction worker.
Emmitt was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a true follower of Jesus Christ.
Your family loves you and will miss you, grandpa.
"What is this, a Chinese free for all"?
He is survived by his wife, Bonne; daughters, Lori (Rod Atkinson), Jeri (Kip Bigelow), and Brenda (Craig Hicken); step-daughters, Meridee (Mark Carpenter), Stephanie (Phil Norris), and Melissa Averett Smith; thirty grandchildren; and forty great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his mother and father; first wife, Bonnie May; daughter, Debra (Jack Clegg); grandson, Neil; and great-granddaughter, Ryleigh. Emmitt was the last surviving child of three sisters and five brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kamas Ward Chapel, 100 West Center Street. There will be a visitation held on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Wedneday starting at 9:30 a.m.
Interment will be in the Marion Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on July 29, 2014.
Our dear husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Emmitt McNeil, left this life on July 27, 2014 with most of his loving family by his side. We miss him so much, but take solace in the fact that he is now with dear ones that have passed on.
Emmitt was born December 16, 1930 in Francis, Utah, the son of John Alvin McNeil and Sarah Jane Prescott. He graduated from South Summit High School in 1949.
He was drafted into the Army in 1952 and served in the Korean War. The service he gave to his country was one of the achievements he was proudest of in life. His family was well-aware of the love he had for his country and the reverence he had for our flag.
Emmitt married Bonnie May Gines on October 14, 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were the parents of four daughters, Debra, Lori, Jeri, and Brenda. Bonnie May passed away on December 4, 1982. He married Bonne Priestley on June 4, 1983. He became the loving step-father to Meridee, Stephanie, and Melissa.
His favorite title was "Grandpa." He was the grandpa of thirty grandchildren and great-grandpa to forty. Emmitt loved each one of them. I think they all thought they were the favorite.
All of his life, Emmitt loved horses. He was a true cowboy. A granddaughter called him one of the "last John Wayne's." Being on a farm or out in a hayfield was his favorite place.
To earn a living, he worked as a hard rock miner and heavy construction worker.
Emmitt was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a true follower of Jesus Christ.
Your family loves you and will miss you, grandpa.
"What is this, a Chinese free for all"?
He is survived by his wife, Bonne; daughters, Lori (Rod Atkinson), Jeri (Kip Bigelow), and Brenda (Craig Hicken); step-daughters, Meridee (Mark Carpenter), Stephanie (Phil Norris), and Melissa Averett Smith; thirty grandchildren; and forty great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his mother and father; first wife, Bonnie May; daughter, Debra (Jack Clegg); grandson, Neil; and great-granddaughter, Ryleigh. Emmitt was the last surviving child of three sisters and five brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kamas Ward Chapel, 100 West Center Street. There will be a visitation held on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Wedneday starting at 9:30 a.m.
Interment will be in the Marion Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on July 29, 2014.
Emmitt was born December 16, 1930 in Francis, Utah, the son of John Alvin McNeil and Sarah Jane Prescott. He graduated from South Summit High School in 1949.
He was drafted into the Army in 1952 and served in the Korean War. The service he gave to his country was one of the achievements he was proudest of in life. His family was well-aware of the love he had for his country and the reverence he had for our flag.
Emmitt married Bonnie May Gines on October 14, 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were the parents of four daughters, Debra, Lori, Jeri, and Brenda. Bonnie May passed away on December 4, 1982. He married Bonne Priestley on June 4, 1983. He became the loving step-father to Meridee, Stephanie, and Melissa.
His favorite title was "Grandpa." He was the grandpa of thirty grandchildren and great-grandpa to forty. Emmitt loved each one of them. I think they all thought they were the favorite.
All of his life, Emmitt loved horses. He was a true cowboy. A granddaughter called him one of the "last John Wayne's." Being on a farm or out in a hayfield was his favorite place.
To earn a living, he worked as a hard rock miner and heavy construction worker.
Emmitt was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a true follower of Jesus Christ.
Your family loves you and will miss you, grandpa.
"What is this, a Chinese free for all"?
He is survived by his wife, Bonne; daughters, Lori (Rod Atkinson), Jeri (Kip Bigelow), and Brenda (Craig Hicken); step-daughters, Meridee (Mark Carpenter), Stephanie (Phil Norris), and Melissa Averett Smith; thirty grandchildren; and forty great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his mother and father; first wife, Bonnie May; daughter, Debra (Jack Clegg); grandson, Neil; and great-granddaughter, Ryleigh. Emmitt was the last surviving child of three sisters and five brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Kamas Ward Chapel, 100 West Center Street. There will be a visitation held on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Wedneday starting at 9:30 a.m.
Interment will be in the Marion Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on July 29, 2014.
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