Deseret News, The (Salt Lake City, UT) - January 9, 2005
Deceased Name: Obituary: Howard Bennion Summerhays
1910 ~ 2005
Howard Bennion Summerhays passed away peacefully on January 7, 2005.
He was born on November 2, 1910 to Joshua and Mary Bennion Summerhays in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from LDS High School and later from the University of Utah where he was a member of Pi Beta Kappa fraternity and the U of U swim team. He also served an LDS Mission to Germany. Howard married his beloved companion, Beth Papworth on December 15, 1938 in the Salt Lake Temple.
During World War II, Howard was an FBI agent who faithfully served his country and helped solve several espionage cases. Following the war he joined his brothers Joe and Ben and helped manage the family business, J.W. Summerhays and Sons and its subsidiary, Utah Wool Pulling Company. This business venture allowed him to support his family for many years and also provided a unique opportunity for the young men in the families to learn the meaning of hard physical labor and with that the value of a college education. In 1973, this business was sold and the proceeds were reinvested in other business ventures, which continued on for many years.
Howard enjoyed raising horses, dogs, liked hunting, fishing, playing golf and bridge. The family would like to thank his Monday afternoon bridge group, Bevan Leonard, Joe Ringholz and Rocky Rochford for their friendship and support of Dad.
During Howard's retirement he and Beth could often be found on the Willow Creek golf course enjoying the game with their friends. Howard and Beth also enjoyed traveling around the world. They loved to spend winters in Coronado, CA. Most of all, Howard loved his family and all of the singing, laughing and good times they had together. His last night before the brief illness preceding his death was spent cheering the University of Utah on to win the Fiesta Bowl. Go Utes!
Howard is survived by his dear wife Beth, daughter Diane (Barrie Strachan), son Roger (Gayle), four grandchildren (Renee, Jason, Michelle and Ryan), and his sister Ruth Rich.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Virginia Howard, brothers Joe and Ben, and his infant son, Howard Jr.
The family wishes to thank Arbor Care for the support given over the last year with special thanks to caregivers Debbie Barlow and Tina Bos.
We love you, Grampy. "God be with you till we meet again."
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 11 at noon in the Rodeo Lane LDS Chapel (6350 South Rodeo Lane - approximately 1450 East). Friends may call Monday from 6:30-8 p.m.
at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Chapel (3401 South Highland Drive).
Deceased Name: Obituary: Howard Bennion Summerhays
1910 ~ 2005
Howard Bennion Summerhays passed away peacefully on January 7, 2005.
He was born on November 2, 1910 to Joshua and Mary Bennion Summerhays in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from LDS High School and later from the University of Utah where he was a member of Pi Beta Kappa fraternity and the U of U swim team. He also served an LDS Mission to Germany. Howard married his beloved companion, Beth Papworth on December 15, 1938 in the Salt Lake Temple.
During World War II, Howard was an FBI agent who faithfully served his country and helped solve several espionage cases. Following the war he joined his brothers Joe and Ben and helped manage the family business, J.W. Summerhays and Sons and its subsidiary, Utah Wool Pulling Company. This business venture allowed him to support his family for many years and also provided a unique opportunity for the young men in the families to learn the meaning of hard physical labor and with that the value of a college education. In 1973, this business was sold and the proceeds were reinvested in other business ventures, which continued on for many years.
Howard enjoyed raising horses, dogs, liked hunting, fishing, playing golf and bridge. The family would like to thank his Monday afternoon bridge group, Bevan Leonard, Joe Ringholz and Rocky Rochford for their friendship and support of Dad.
During Howard's retirement he and Beth could often be found on the Willow Creek golf course enjoying the game with their friends. Howard and Beth also enjoyed traveling around the world. They loved to spend winters in Coronado, CA. Most of all, Howard loved his family and all of the singing, laughing and good times they had together. His last night before the brief illness preceding his death was spent cheering the University of Utah on to win the Fiesta Bowl. Go Utes!
Howard is survived by his dear wife Beth, daughter Diane (Barrie Strachan), son Roger (Gayle), four grandchildren (Renee, Jason, Michelle and Ryan), and his sister Ruth Rich.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Virginia Howard, brothers Joe and Ben, and his infant son, Howard Jr.
The family wishes to thank Arbor Care for the support given over the last year with special thanks to caregivers Debbie Barlow and Tina Bos.
We love you, Grampy. "God be with you till we meet again."
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 11 at noon in the Rodeo Lane LDS Chapel (6350 South Rodeo Lane - approximately 1450 East). Friends may call Monday from 6:30-8 p.m.
at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Chapel (3401 South Highland Drive).
Deseret News, The (Salt Lake City, UT) - January 9, 2005
Deceased Name: Obituary: Howard Bennion Summerhays
1910 ~ 2005
Howard Bennion Summerhays passed away peacefully on January 7, 2005.
He was born on November 2, 1910 to Joshua and Mary Bennion Summerhays in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from LDS High School and later from the University of Utah where he was a member of Pi Beta Kappa fraternity and the U of U swim team. He also served an LDS Mission to Germany. Howard married his beloved companion, Beth Papworth on December 15, 1938 in the Salt Lake Temple.
During World War II, Howard was an FBI agent who faithfully served his country and helped solve several espionage cases. Following the war he joined his brothers Joe and Ben and helped manage the family business, J.W. Summerhays and Sons and its subsidiary, Utah Wool Pulling Company. This business venture allowed him to support his family for many years and also provided a unique opportunity for the young men in the families to learn the meaning of hard physical labor and with that the value of a college education. In 1973, this business was sold and the proceeds were reinvested in other business ventures, which continued on for many years.
Howard enjoyed raising horses, dogs, liked hunting, fishing, playing golf and bridge. The family would like to thank his Monday afternoon bridge group, Bevan Leonard, Joe Ringholz and Rocky Rochford for their friendship and support of Dad.
During Howard's retirement he and Beth could often be found on the Willow Creek golf course enjoying the game with their friends. Howard and Beth also enjoyed traveling around the world. They loved to spend winters in Coronado, CA. Most of all, Howard loved his family and all of the singing, laughing and good times they had together. His last night before the brief illness preceding his death was spent cheering the University of Utah on to win the Fiesta Bowl. Go Utes!
Howard is survived by his dear wife Beth, daughter Diane (Barrie Strachan), son Roger (Gayle), four grandchildren (Renee, Jason, Michelle and Ryan), and his sister Ruth Rich.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Virginia Howard, brothers Joe and Ben, and his infant son, Howard Jr.
The family wishes to thank Arbor Care for the support given over the last year with special thanks to caregivers Debbie Barlow and Tina Bos.
We love you, Grampy. "God be with you till we meet again."
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 11 at noon in the Rodeo Lane LDS Chapel (6350 South Rodeo Lane - approximately 1450 East). Friends may call Monday from 6:30-8 p.m.
at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Chapel (3401 South Highland Drive).
Deceased Name: Obituary: Howard Bennion Summerhays
1910 ~ 2005
Howard Bennion Summerhays passed away peacefully on January 7, 2005.
He was born on November 2, 1910 to Joshua and Mary Bennion Summerhays in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from LDS High School and later from the University of Utah where he was a member of Pi Beta Kappa fraternity and the U of U swim team. He also served an LDS Mission to Germany. Howard married his beloved companion, Beth Papworth on December 15, 1938 in the Salt Lake Temple.
During World War II, Howard was an FBI agent who faithfully served his country and helped solve several espionage cases. Following the war he joined his brothers Joe and Ben and helped manage the family business, J.W. Summerhays and Sons and its subsidiary, Utah Wool Pulling Company. This business venture allowed him to support his family for many years and also provided a unique opportunity for the young men in the families to learn the meaning of hard physical labor and with that the value of a college education. In 1973, this business was sold and the proceeds were reinvested in other business ventures, which continued on for many years.
Howard enjoyed raising horses, dogs, liked hunting, fishing, playing golf and bridge. The family would like to thank his Monday afternoon bridge group, Bevan Leonard, Joe Ringholz and Rocky Rochford for their friendship and support of Dad.
During Howard's retirement he and Beth could often be found on the Willow Creek golf course enjoying the game with their friends. Howard and Beth also enjoyed traveling around the world. They loved to spend winters in Coronado, CA. Most of all, Howard loved his family and all of the singing, laughing and good times they had together. His last night before the brief illness preceding his death was spent cheering the University of Utah on to win the Fiesta Bowl. Go Utes!
Howard is survived by his dear wife Beth, daughter Diane (Barrie Strachan), son Roger (Gayle), four grandchildren (Renee, Jason, Michelle and Ryan), and his sister Ruth Rich.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Virginia Howard, brothers Joe and Ben, and his infant son, Howard Jr.
The family wishes to thank Arbor Care for the support given over the last year with special thanks to caregivers Debbie Barlow and Tina Bos.
We love you, Grampy. "God be with you till we meet again."
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 11 at noon in the Rodeo Lane LDS Chapel (6350 South Rodeo Lane - approximately 1450 East). Friends may call Monday from 6:30-8 p.m.
at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Chapel (3401 South Highland Drive).
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