MAX SARGENT
DIXIE, UT -- Max Raymond Sargent, 83, of Washington City, Utah, formerly of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away June 19, 2008, at Dixie Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 15, 1924, in Coltman, Idaho, the sixth and youngest son of James Albert Sargent and Elva Webster Sargent. He was raised in Ucon, Idaho, and as a small boy, he and his 5 brothers sang as the "Sargent Boys."
After graduating from Ucon High School, he married his sweetheart, Ila Beth Davis, on October 10, 1942. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.
Max entered the United States Army on March 18, 1943, and during his three years service in the European Theatre of World War II, he was awarded several medals, including the Silver Star and Bronze Star. After his return home on February 14, 1946, he attended vocational school in Provo, Utah.
He worked at First Street Plumbing in Idaho Falls for 27 years. After that, he started his own very successful business, Sargent Mechanical, from which he retired in 1994.
Max was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had many church responsibilities. He and Beth were avid golfers and enjoyed several trips abroad. Beth passed away August 15, 1995.
On July 24, 1999, Max married Dorothy B. Nelson Clayson; they lived in Idaho Falls, Idaho and Washington City, Utah.
Survivors include:
Wife: Dorothy Sargent, Washington City, UT
Son: Bartell (Suzanne) Sargent, Idaho Falls, ID
Daughter: Vickii Sargent, Idaho Falls, ID
Stepdaughter: Cathleen (Brent) Johnson, Inkom, ID
Stepdaughter: Lori (Chris) Schut, Twin Falls, ID
5 Grandchildren & 2 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers: George, Lloyd, Jay, Thayne, and Keith; his beloved wife, Beth, and their 5-year old son, Val.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home East Side (963 South Ammon Road). The family will visit with friends on Monday from 6:30-8 p.m. and Tuesday for one hour prior to services, both at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Ucon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, with military rites performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.
MAX SARGENT
DIXIE, UT -- Max Raymond Sargent, 83, of Washington City, Utah, formerly of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away June 19, 2008, at Dixie Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 15, 1924, in Coltman, Idaho, the sixth and youngest son of James Albert Sargent and Elva Webster Sargent. He was raised in Ucon, Idaho, and as a small boy, he and his 5 brothers sang as the "Sargent Boys."
After graduating from Ucon High School, he married his sweetheart, Ila Beth Davis, on October 10, 1942. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.
Max entered the United States Army on March 18, 1943, and during his three years service in the European Theatre of World War II, he was awarded several medals, including the Silver Star and Bronze Star. After his return home on February 14, 1946, he attended vocational school in Provo, Utah.
He worked at First Street Plumbing in Idaho Falls for 27 years. After that, he started his own very successful business, Sargent Mechanical, from which he retired in 1994.
Max was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had many church responsibilities. He and Beth were avid golfers and enjoyed several trips abroad. Beth passed away August 15, 1995.
On July 24, 1999, Max married Dorothy B. Nelson Clayson; they lived in Idaho Falls, Idaho and Washington City, Utah.
Survivors include:
Wife: Dorothy Sargent, Washington City, UT
Son: Bartell (Suzanne) Sargent, Idaho Falls, ID
Daughter: Vickii Sargent, Idaho Falls, ID
Stepdaughter: Cathleen (Brent) Johnson, Inkom, ID
Stepdaughter: Lori (Chris) Schut, Twin Falls, ID
5 Grandchildren & 2 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers: George, Lloyd, Jay, Thayne, and Keith; his beloved wife, Beth, and their 5-year old son, Val.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home East Side (963 South Ammon Road). The family will visit with friends on Monday from 6:30-8 p.m. and Tuesday for one hour prior to services, both at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Ucon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, with military rites performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.
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