1926 - 2015
VETERAN
Early Life: Red was born December 20, 1926, to Solon Earl and Emma "LaPreal" Groesbeck Haymond.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: As a member of the United States Army, Red faithfully served his country with a deep sense of honor, loyalty and patriotism. In the world of construction, he was one of the best. His name and expertise are associated with numerous projects throughout Utah, Nevada and Idaho. He had a second home with W.W. Clyde Company and worked for them for over thirty years. He earned many honors and awards for his work including Superintendent of the Year for the State of Utah. He was very proud of his accomplishments and took great pride in his work. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union for over 65 years. He was a man who lived by his values of working hard, giving service to others and providing for his family. He had a heart of gold and a tender side that he kept hidden from most and reserved for his family. He was complex in his methods, yet simple in his lifestyle. He was a doted husband, loving father and doting grandfather and found great joy spending time with his grandchildren. He was a small aircraft pilot and enjoyed fishing, working with his hands, and "Club." L. Wood "Red" Haymond, a strong and loving father, passed peacefully from this life on September 28, 2015.
Family Message: "WE LOVE YOU SO!"
Survived By: His sweetheart of 68 years, Betty Haymond; three children: Julie (Mikel) Axelgard, Valerie (Scott) Staheli and Jon Eric (Ann) Haymond; daughter-in-law, Vicki Haymond; brother, Dean (Mildred) Haymond; 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His eldest son, Russell Earl Haymond; his parents; great-grandson, Joshua A. Axelgard; seven brothers and four sisters.
Obituary: © Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 30 September 2015
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Springville 2nd Ward Chapel | Utah
Mortuary: Utah Valley Mortuary
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1926 - 2015
VETERAN
Early Life: Red was born December 20, 1926, to Solon Earl and Emma "LaPreal" Groesbeck Haymond.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: As a member of the United States Army, Red faithfully served his country with a deep sense of honor, loyalty and patriotism. In the world of construction, he was one of the best. His name and expertise are associated with numerous projects throughout Utah, Nevada and Idaho. He had a second home with W.W. Clyde Company and worked for them for over thirty years. He earned many honors and awards for his work including Superintendent of the Year for the State of Utah. He was very proud of his accomplishments and took great pride in his work. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union for over 65 years. He was a man who lived by his values of working hard, giving service to others and providing for his family. He had a heart of gold and a tender side that he kept hidden from most and reserved for his family. He was complex in his methods, yet simple in his lifestyle. He was a doted husband, loving father and doting grandfather and found great joy spending time with his grandchildren. He was a small aircraft pilot and enjoyed fishing, working with his hands, and "Club." L. Wood "Red" Haymond, a strong and loving father, passed peacefully from this life on September 28, 2015.
Family Message: "WE LOVE YOU SO!"
Survived By: His sweetheart of 68 years, Betty Haymond; three children: Julie (Mikel) Axelgard, Valerie (Scott) Staheli and Jon Eric (Ann) Haymond; daughter-in-law, Vicki Haymond; brother, Dean (Mildred) Haymond; 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His eldest son, Russell Earl Haymond; his parents; great-grandson, Joshua A. Axelgard; seven brothers and four sisters.
Obituary: © Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 30 September 2015
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Springville 2nd Ward Chapel | Utah
Mortuary: Utah Valley Mortuary
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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Interment 2 Oct 2015
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LaVon Earl Haymond
1903–1982
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Berniece Haymond Johnson
1905–1996
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Edwin James "Ted" Haymond
1906–1991
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Thomas Melvin Haymond
1909–2002
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Paul Marchbanks Haymond
1911–2000
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Heber LaCelle Haymond
1914–2006
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Preston Thomas Hooper
1915–2005
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Howard Roland Haymond
1917–2009
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Marie Elizabeth Hooper Kari
1917–2013
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Rosalie Hooper Killpack
1922–2006
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