LaGrand Hyrum Evans, 89, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 23, 2016.
He was born in Layton, Utah on September 18, 1926. He was the fourth son and fifth child of Glen Evans and Margaret Ellen Forbes. He grew up in Layton where he attended the local schools. He graduated from Davis High School.
In 1944, at the age of 18 years old, he joined the U.S. Merchant Marines and traveled to many countries, which included China, India, Japan, Philippines, Italy, France and a trip around the world with passage through the Red Sea, Suez Canal and the Mediterranean Ocean, making "it a trip around the world and never crossing the equator."
LaGrand served a LDS Mission to the Northern States Mission in 1947-1949. His mission included service in Columbus, Ohio; Rock Island, Illinois; and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. While serving in Columbus, he and his companion were invited to attend a ward party, which included dancing. Since he was on his mission, and there were "rules" to follow, they ended up dancing with "broom handles" instead of girls. Always maintaining an arms length of course.
During the time he was in Rock Island, Elder Marshall Perkins taught him how to play "Malaguena" on the piano. He also taught himself to play "Catch the Sun Shine", page 13 in the old hymn book. Playing both of these songs, have long been forgotten due to the lack of practice and fingers being too stiff to play. He also enjoyed playing the double harmonica.
He was called in the U.S. Army in June 1951 and served in Camp Roberts and Fort Ord, California, and later returned home in September 1952 after receiving an "honorable discharge".
Upon discharge from the Army he returned to Layton where he met and married LuJean Sanders in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on March 5, 1953. Together they had four children: Janet (Ken) Fredrickson, of West Valley City, Douglas LaGrand (Pamela) Evans, of Kaysville, Sandra Evans and Elaine Evans, both of Clearfield.
His professional career consisted of working in the flooring industry. As an installer he worked for Van Kampen & Sons, Johnson-Perrin, Union Furniture and R.C. Willey. He then managed the flooring department at R.C. Willey and then as an estimator until he retired at the age of 78.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions during his lifetime, including Bishop of the Layton 7th Ward and Layton Utah Stake High Council.
LaGrand was a devoted family man. He enjoyed swimming, hunting, motorcycles, snowmobiling (feeling the need for speed), gardening, making homemade ice cream, playing a good game of horseshoes, serving in the temple, home teaching, flying the flag, and especially going to the family cabin (Evans Utopia) in the Uintah Mountains, where he could be close to nature.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Horald, Diamond, Willis and Noal; one sister, Annie Evans Moll; three sisters-in-law: Erma Stott Evans, Jeanell Nelson Evans and Grace Mecham Evans; and one brother-in-law, Merle Warren.
LaGrand is survived by his wife, Jean; three daughters: Janet (Ken), Sandra, and Elaine; son, Douglas LaGrand (Pamela); eight grandchildren: Camille (Stuart), Bryce (Audrey), Jennifer (Matthew), David (Whitnee), Alison (Sean), Melissa (Todd), Stefanie and Jessica (Jordan); 15 great-grandchildren: Porter, Kalli, Cordy, Abigail, Emma, Logan, Cooper, Tanner, Elsie, Adilynne, Kaylee, Hayden, Lily and one on the way; his siblings: Otis (Faye) Adams, of Layton, Ralph (Mary) Adams, of Lebanon, CT, Robert (Bob) (Dixie) Evans, of Layton, Norma (Joseph) Cooper, of Roseburg, OR; Carol (Paul) Allred, of Roy, and Ruth Gibson, of Colorado Springs, CO; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was a loyal friend to all, a mentor to many, strong work ethic, a man of "impeccable integrity", and had a deep loved for country, nature and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The family wishes to express their unconditional gratitude to the Emergency Department, doctors and other workers at McKay-Dee Hospital for their compassionate care of our loved one and the kindness showed to our family. A special thanks to Home Helpers (Katie and Jenny) and Hospice.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 1, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Layton Hills Stake Center, 2400 North University Park Blvd., Layton. Friends may visit family Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 North Fairfield Road and Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Boy Scouts, Temple Patron Assistance or Perpetual Education Fund.
He was born in Layton, Utah on September 18, 1926. He was the fourth son and fifth child of Glen Evans and Margaret Ellen Forbes. He grew up in Layton where he attended the local schools. He graduated from Davis High School.
In 1944, at the age of 18 years old, he joined the U.S. Merchant Marines and traveled to many countries, which included China, India, Japan, Philippines, Italy, France and a trip around the world with passage through the Red Sea, Suez Canal and the Mediterranean Ocean, making "it a trip around the world and never crossing the equator."
LaGrand served a LDS Mission to the Northern States Mission in 1947-1949. His mission included service in Columbus, Ohio; Rock Island, Illinois; and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. While serving in Columbus, he and his companion were invited to attend a ward party, which included dancing. Since he was on his mission, and there were "rules" to follow, they ended up dancing with "broom handles" instead of girls. Always maintaining an arms length of course.
During the time he was in Rock Island, Elder Marshall Perkins taught him how to play "Malaguena" on the piano. He also taught himself to play "Catch the Sun Shine", page 13 in the old hymn book. Playing both of these songs, have long been forgotten due to the lack of practice and fingers being too stiff to play. He also enjoyed playing the double harmonica.
He was called in the U.S. Army in June 1951 and served in Camp Roberts and Fort Ord, California, and later returned home in September 1952 after receiving an "honorable discharge".
Upon discharge from the Army he returned to Layton where he met and married LuJean Sanders in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on March 5, 1953. Together they had four children: Janet (Ken) Fredrickson, of West Valley City, Douglas LaGrand (Pamela) Evans, of Kaysville, Sandra Evans and Elaine Evans, both of Clearfield.
His professional career consisted of working in the flooring industry. As an installer he worked for Van Kampen & Sons, Johnson-Perrin, Union Furniture and R.C. Willey. He then managed the flooring department at R.C. Willey and then as an estimator until he retired at the age of 78.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions during his lifetime, including Bishop of the Layton 7th Ward and Layton Utah Stake High Council.
LaGrand was a devoted family man. He enjoyed swimming, hunting, motorcycles, snowmobiling (feeling the need for speed), gardening, making homemade ice cream, playing a good game of horseshoes, serving in the temple, home teaching, flying the flag, and especially going to the family cabin (Evans Utopia) in the Uintah Mountains, where he could be close to nature.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Horald, Diamond, Willis and Noal; one sister, Annie Evans Moll; three sisters-in-law: Erma Stott Evans, Jeanell Nelson Evans and Grace Mecham Evans; and one brother-in-law, Merle Warren.
LaGrand is survived by his wife, Jean; three daughters: Janet (Ken), Sandra, and Elaine; son, Douglas LaGrand (Pamela); eight grandchildren: Camille (Stuart), Bryce (Audrey), Jennifer (Matthew), David (Whitnee), Alison (Sean), Melissa (Todd), Stefanie and Jessica (Jordan); 15 great-grandchildren: Porter, Kalli, Cordy, Abigail, Emma, Logan, Cooper, Tanner, Elsie, Adilynne, Kaylee, Hayden, Lily and one on the way; his siblings: Otis (Faye) Adams, of Layton, Ralph (Mary) Adams, of Lebanon, CT, Robert (Bob) (Dixie) Evans, of Layton, Norma (Joseph) Cooper, of Roseburg, OR; Carol (Paul) Allred, of Roy, and Ruth Gibson, of Colorado Springs, CO; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was a loyal friend to all, a mentor to many, strong work ethic, a man of "impeccable integrity", and had a deep loved for country, nature and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The family wishes to express their unconditional gratitude to the Emergency Department, doctors and other workers at McKay-Dee Hospital for their compassionate care of our loved one and the kindness showed to our family. A special thanks to Home Helpers (Katie and Jenny) and Hospice.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 1, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Layton Hills Stake Center, 2400 North University Park Blvd., Layton. Friends may visit family Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 North Fairfield Road and Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Boy Scouts, Temple Patron Assistance or Perpetual Education Fund.
LaGrand Hyrum Evans, 89, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 23, 2016.
He was born in Layton, Utah on September 18, 1926. He was the fourth son and fifth child of Glen Evans and Margaret Ellen Forbes. He grew up in Layton where he attended the local schools. He graduated from Davis High School.
In 1944, at the age of 18 years old, he joined the U.S. Merchant Marines and traveled to many countries, which included China, India, Japan, Philippines, Italy, France and a trip around the world with passage through the Red Sea, Suez Canal and the Mediterranean Ocean, making "it a trip around the world and never crossing the equator."
LaGrand served a LDS Mission to the Northern States Mission in 1947-1949. His mission included service in Columbus, Ohio; Rock Island, Illinois; and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. While serving in Columbus, he and his companion were invited to attend a ward party, which included dancing. Since he was on his mission, and there were "rules" to follow, they ended up dancing with "broom handles" instead of girls. Always maintaining an arms length of course.
During the time he was in Rock Island, Elder Marshall Perkins taught him how to play "Malaguena" on the piano. He also taught himself to play "Catch the Sun Shine", page 13 in the old hymn book. Playing both of these songs, have long been forgotten due to the lack of practice and fingers being too stiff to play. He also enjoyed playing the double harmonica.
He was called in the U.S. Army in June 1951 and served in Camp Roberts and Fort Ord, California, and later returned home in September 1952 after receiving an "honorable discharge".
Upon discharge from the Army he returned to Layton where he met and married LuJean Sanders in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on March 5, 1953. Together they had four children: Janet (Ken) Fredrickson, of West Valley City, Douglas LaGrand (Pamela) Evans, of Kaysville, Sandra Evans and Elaine Evans, both of Clearfield.
His professional career consisted of working in the flooring industry. As an installer he worked for Van Kampen & Sons, Johnson-Perrin, Union Furniture and R.C. Willey. He then managed the flooring department at R.C. Willey and then as an estimator until he retired at the age of 78.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions during his lifetime, including Bishop of the Layton 7th Ward and Layton Utah Stake High Council.
LaGrand was a devoted family man. He enjoyed swimming, hunting, motorcycles, snowmobiling (feeling the need for speed), gardening, making homemade ice cream, playing a good game of horseshoes, serving in the temple, home teaching, flying the flag, and especially going to the family cabin (Evans Utopia) in the Uintah Mountains, where he could be close to nature.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Horald, Diamond, Willis and Noal; one sister, Annie Evans Moll; three sisters-in-law: Erma Stott Evans, Jeanell Nelson Evans and Grace Mecham Evans; and one brother-in-law, Merle Warren.
LaGrand is survived by his wife, Jean; three daughters: Janet (Ken), Sandra, and Elaine; son, Douglas LaGrand (Pamela); eight grandchildren: Camille (Stuart), Bryce (Audrey), Jennifer (Matthew), David (Whitnee), Alison (Sean), Melissa (Todd), Stefanie and Jessica (Jordan); 15 great-grandchildren: Porter, Kalli, Cordy, Abigail, Emma, Logan, Cooper, Tanner, Elsie, Adilynne, Kaylee, Hayden, Lily and one on the way; his siblings: Otis (Faye) Adams, of Layton, Ralph (Mary) Adams, of Lebanon, CT, Robert (Bob) (Dixie) Evans, of Layton, Norma (Joseph) Cooper, of Roseburg, OR; Carol (Paul) Allred, of Roy, and Ruth Gibson, of Colorado Springs, CO; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was a loyal friend to all, a mentor to many, strong work ethic, a man of "impeccable integrity", and had a deep loved for country, nature and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The family wishes to express their unconditional gratitude to the Emergency Department, doctors and other workers at McKay-Dee Hospital for their compassionate care of our loved one and the kindness showed to our family. A special thanks to Home Helpers (Katie and Jenny) and Hospice.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 1, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Layton Hills Stake Center, 2400 North University Park Blvd., Layton. Friends may visit family Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 North Fairfield Road and Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Boy Scouts, Temple Patron Assistance or Perpetual Education Fund.
He was born in Layton, Utah on September 18, 1926. He was the fourth son and fifth child of Glen Evans and Margaret Ellen Forbes. He grew up in Layton where he attended the local schools. He graduated from Davis High School.
In 1944, at the age of 18 years old, he joined the U.S. Merchant Marines and traveled to many countries, which included China, India, Japan, Philippines, Italy, France and a trip around the world with passage through the Red Sea, Suez Canal and the Mediterranean Ocean, making "it a trip around the world and never crossing the equator."
LaGrand served a LDS Mission to the Northern States Mission in 1947-1949. His mission included service in Columbus, Ohio; Rock Island, Illinois; and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. While serving in Columbus, he and his companion were invited to attend a ward party, which included dancing. Since he was on his mission, and there were "rules" to follow, they ended up dancing with "broom handles" instead of girls. Always maintaining an arms length of course.
During the time he was in Rock Island, Elder Marshall Perkins taught him how to play "Malaguena" on the piano. He also taught himself to play "Catch the Sun Shine", page 13 in the old hymn book. Playing both of these songs, have long been forgotten due to the lack of practice and fingers being too stiff to play. He also enjoyed playing the double harmonica.
He was called in the U.S. Army in June 1951 and served in Camp Roberts and Fort Ord, California, and later returned home in September 1952 after receiving an "honorable discharge".
Upon discharge from the Army he returned to Layton where he met and married LuJean Sanders in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on March 5, 1953. Together they had four children: Janet (Ken) Fredrickson, of West Valley City, Douglas LaGrand (Pamela) Evans, of Kaysville, Sandra Evans and Elaine Evans, both of Clearfield.
His professional career consisted of working in the flooring industry. As an installer he worked for Van Kampen & Sons, Johnson-Perrin, Union Furniture and R.C. Willey. He then managed the flooring department at R.C. Willey and then as an estimator until he retired at the age of 78.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions during his lifetime, including Bishop of the Layton 7th Ward and Layton Utah Stake High Council.
LaGrand was a devoted family man. He enjoyed swimming, hunting, motorcycles, snowmobiling (feeling the need for speed), gardening, making homemade ice cream, playing a good game of horseshoes, serving in the temple, home teaching, flying the flag, and especially going to the family cabin (Evans Utopia) in the Uintah Mountains, where he could be close to nature.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Horald, Diamond, Willis and Noal; one sister, Annie Evans Moll; three sisters-in-law: Erma Stott Evans, Jeanell Nelson Evans and Grace Mecham Evans; and one brother-in-law, Merle Warren.
LaGrand is survived by his wife, Jean; three daughters: Janet (Ken), Sandra, and Elaine; son, Douglas LaGrand (Pamela); eight grandchildren: Camille (Stuart), Bryce (Audrey), Jennifer (Matthew), David (Whitnee), Alison (Sean), Melissa (Todd), Stefanie and Jessica (Jordan); 15 great-grandchildren: Porter, Kalli, Cordy, Abigail, Emma, Logan, Cooper, Tanner, Elsie, Adilynne, Kaylee, Hayden, Lily and one on the way; his siblings: Otis (Faye) Adams, of Layton, Ralph (Mary) Adams, of Lebanon, CT, Robert (Bob) (Dixie) Evans, of Layton, Norma (Joseph) Cooper, of Roseburg, OR; Carol (Paul) Allred, of Roy, and Ruth Gibson, of Colorado Springs, CO; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was a loyal friend to all, a mentor to many, strong work ethic, a man of "impeccable integrity", and had a deep loved for country, nature and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The family wishes to express their unconditional gratitude to the Emergency Department, doctors and other workers at McKay-Dee Hospital for their compassionate care of our loved one and the kindness showed to our family. A special thanks to Home Helpers (Katie and Jenny) and Hospice.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 1, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Layton Hills Stake Center, 2400 North University Park Blvd., Layton. Friends may visit family Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 North Fairfield Road and Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Boy Scouts, Temple Patron Assistance or Perpetual Education Fund.
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