The Deseret News
July 3, 2005
page B8
Rulon Hymas "Mr. Oil" Born September 23, 1907 in Paris, Idaho to Arthur James Hymas and Cordelia (Della) Davis Hymas. He is proof that the good don't always die young. He passed away peacefully while getting ready for breakfast, June 29, 2005, at the Golden Living Retirement Center. He had just returned to the Assistance Living Center from Cottonwood Hospital the day before after another bout with pneumonia. He will be truly missed by all the many people that knew him.
He married Delores M. Parker June 20, 1935. He and his love of a lifetime enjoyed much during their younger years, (their 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.), traveling and camping in their fifth-wheel. They enjoyed being with family and friends, going to the canyons and playing their banjo's while all were singing around the campfire at night. He and Delores also enjoyed bowling in several leagues.
Rulon graduated from East High School, studied to be a certified public account but did not want to leave his current employer, Premium Oil Company, to work in a accounting office for two years in order to become a CPA. He said that he didn't think taking the CPA test would have made any difference in his profession, but he did regret never taking the final test. His ability in accounting did pay off however because he was promoted to supervisor over Premium Oil's 32 retail service stations, before moving on to more responsibilities.
In his younger days he worked on his fathers farm, had a paper route, worked as a service station attendant, a service station manager, worked on a natural gas pipeline between Wyoming and Salt Lake City, worked in a logging camp in Vancouver, Washington, worked in a feed store with his brother Merrill in Salt Lake City, and at the same time worked full time at Shell Oil Company across the street from the feed store, worked for Utah Oil Refining Company, then in 1935 began working for Premium Oil, and this was the beginning of his life long career with that company. He worked for them for 67 years. He was phenomenal at facts and figures. During his life he was Vice President of Premium Oil Company, President of Premoco Oil Company, President of PR Transport Company, and Secretary-Treasurer of Leeoco Oil Company.
In Oct., 2002, at the age of 95 he retired because of health reasons, however, still maintained his position on the board of directors. He resigned from the board of directors in 2004. He said that he couldn't ask for a better company to work for, and that it had been an enjoyable 67 years.
Survived by daughter, Jean (Ed) Smith, Taylorsville, UT; son, Robert (Sue) Hymas, Herriman, UT; Delores's son, Jack (Arlene) Hymas, St. George, UT; Delores's daughter, Peggy Walker, Lakewood, CO; brother, James Davis (Marge) Hymas; sister-in-law, Ione Hymas, Taylorsville, UT. brother-in-law, Roy Parker, Bailey, CO; many grandchildren; many, many great-grandchildren, and several great great-grandchildren and lots of nieces and nephews whom he loved and was dearly loved in return.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 67 years, Delores; brothers, Rayby James (Gladys) Hymas, Merrill Hymas, Harold (Alice) Hymas and sister, Pearl (Max) Pace; great grandson, Trent Michael Smith; grandson, Larry Hymas. We want to give special thanks to Harmony Home Health Care, and Harmony Hospice for the excellent care they gave to our very loving father. Also a special thank you to the Golden Living Center for their care of our wonderful father. He had a smile for all and nobody ever heard him say one unkind word about anyone. He was always willing to be of any service he could to anyone and was the most agreeable man anyone ever meet. He was a true believer in "live and let live". His warm kindness and terrific attitude will never be forgotten by those who meet him. Funeral services will be held Wed., July 6, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Ward House, 5233 South, 3200 West, Taylorsville, UT. Family and friends may call Tuesday, July 5, 2005, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 So. Redwood Road and Tuesday at the church one hour prior to service. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates. Rulon told his daughter he liked to help others as much as possible and they talked about donations. So as a suggestion, in lieu of flowers, a donation in Rulon's name sent to the Ronald McDonald House, 1135 E. So. Temple, SLC, Ut. 84102, or any charity of choice, would be greatly appreciated.
July 3, 2005
page B8
Rulon Hymas "Mr. Oil" Born September 23, 1907 in Paris, Idaho to Arthur James Hymas and Cordelia (Della) Davis Hymas. He is proof that the good don't always die young. He passed away peacefully while getting ready for breakfast, June 29, 2005, at the Golden Living Retirement Center. He had just returned to the Assistance Living Center from Cottonwood Hospital the day before after another bout with pneumonia. He will be truly missed by all the many people that knew him.
He married Delores M. Parker June 20, 1935. He and his love of a lifetime enjoyed much during their younger years, (their 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.), traveling and camping in their fifth-wheel. They enjoyed being with family and friends, going to the canyons and playing their banjo's while all were singing around the campfire at night. He and Delores also enjoyed bowling in several leagues.
Rulon graduated from East High School, studied to be a certified public account but did not want to leave his current employer, Premium Oil Company, to work in a accounting office for two years in order to become a CPA. He said that he didn't think taking the CPA test would have made any difference in his profession, but he did regret never taking the final test. His ability in accounting did pay off however because he was promoted to supervisor over Premium Oil's 32 retail service stations, before moving on to more responsibilities.
In his younger days he worked on his fathers farm, had a paper route, worked as a service station attendant, a service station manager, worked on a natural gas pipeline between Wyoming and Salt Lake City, worked in a logging camp in Vancouver, Washington, worked in a feed store with his brother Merrill in Salt Lake City, and at the same time worked full time at Shell Oil Company across the street from the feed store, worked for Utah Oil Refining Company, then in 1935 began working for Premium Oil, and this was the beginning of his life long career with that company. He worked for them for 67 years. He was phenomenal at facts and figures. During his life he was Vice President of Premium Oil Company, President of Premoco Oil Company, President of PR Transport Company, and Secretary-Treasurer of Leeoco Oil Company.
In Oct., 2002, at the age of 95 he retired because of health reasons, however, still maintained his position on the board of directors. He resigned from the board of directors in 2004. He said that he couldn't ask for a better company to work for, and that it had been an enjoyable 67 years.
Survived by daughter, Jean (Ed) Smith, Taylorsville, UT; son, Robert (Sue) Hymas, Herriman, UT; Delores's son, Jack (Arlene) Hymas, St. George, UT; Delores's daughter, Peggy Walker, Lakewood, CO; brother, James Davis (Marge) Hymas; sister-in-law, Ione Hymas, Taylorsville, UT. brother-in-law, Roy Parker, Bailey, CO; many grandchildren; many, many great-grandchildren, and several great great-grandchildren and lots of nieces and nephews whom he loved and was dearly loved in return.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 67 years, Delores; brothers, Rayby James (Gladys) Hymas, Merrill Hymas, Harold (Alice) Hymas and sister, Pearl (Max) Pace; great grandson, Trent Michael Smith; grandson, Larry Hymas. We want to give special thanks to Harmony Home Health Care, and Harmony Hospice for the excellent care they gave to our very loving father. Also a special thank you to the Golden Living Center for their care of our wonderful father. He had a smile for all and nobody ever heard him say one unkind word about anyone. He was always willing to be of any service he could to anyone and was the most agreeable man anyone ever meet. He was a true believer in "live and let live". His warm kindness and terrific attitude will never be forgotten by those who meet him. Funeral services will be held Wed., July 6, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Ward House, 5233 South, 3200 West, Taylorsville, UT. Family and friends may call Tuesday, July 5, 2005, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 So. Redwood Road and Tuesday at the church one hour prior to service. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates. Rulon told his daughter he liked to help others as much as possible and they talked about donations. So as a suggestion, in lieu of flowers, a donation in Rulon's name sent to the Ronald McDonald House, 1135 E. So. Temple, SLC, Ut. 84102, or any charity of choice, would be greatly appreciated.
The Deseret News
July 3, 2005
page B8
Rulon Hymas "Mr. Oil" Born September 23, 1907 in Paris, Idaho to Arthur James Hymas and Cordelia (Della) Davis Hymas. He is proof that the good don't always die young. He passed away peacefully while getting ready for breakfast, June 29, 2005, at the Golden Living Retirement Center. He had just returned to the Assistance Living Center from Cottonwood Hospital the day before after another bout with pneumonia. He will be truly missed by all the many people that knew him.
He married Delores M. Parker June 20, 1935. He and his love of a lifetime enjoyed much during their younger years, (their 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.), traveling and camping in their fifth-wheel. They enjoyed being with family and friends, going to the canyons and playing their banjo's while all were singing around the campfire at night. He and Delores also enjoyed bowling in several leagues.
Rulon graduated from East High School, studied to be a certified public account but did not want to leave his current employer, Premium Oil Company, to work in a accounting office for two years in order to become a CPA. He said that he didn't think taking the CPA test would have made any difference in his profession, but he did regret never taking the final test. His ability in accounting did pay off however because he was promoted to supervisor over Premium Oil's 32 retail service stations, before moving on to more responsibilities.
In his younger days he worked on his fathers farm, had a paper route, worked as a service station attendant, a service station manager, worked on a natural gas pipeline between Wyoming and Salt Lake City, worked in a logging camp in Vancouver, Washington, worked in a feed store with his brother Merrill in Salt Lake City, and at the same time worked full time at Shell Oil Company across the street from the feed store, worked for Utah Oil Refining Company, then in 1935 began working for Premium Oil, and this was the beginning of his life long career with that company. He worked for them for 67 years. He was phenomenal at facts and figures. During his life he was Vice President of Premium Oil Company, President of Premoco Oil Company, President of PR Transport Company, and Secretary-Treasurer of Leeoco Oil Company.
In Oct., 2002, at the age of 95 he retired because of health reasons, however, still maintained his position on the board of directors. He resigned from the board of directors in 2004. He said that he couldn't ask for a better company to work for, and that it had been an enjoyable 67 years.
Survived by daughter, Jean (Ed) Smith, Taylorsville, UT; son, Robert (Sue) Hymas, Herriman, UT; Delores's son, Jack (Arlene) Hymas, St. George, UT; Delores's daughter, Peggy Walker, Lakewood, CO; brother, James Davis (Marge) Hymas; sister-in-law, Ione Hymas, Taylorsville, UT. brother-in-law, Roy Parker, Bailey, CO; many grandchildren; many, many great-grandchildren, and several great great-grandchildren and lots of nieces and nephews whom he loved and was dearly loved in return.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 67 years, Delores; brothers, Rayby James (Gladys) Hymas, Merrill Hymas, Harold (Alice) Hymas and sister, Pearl (Max) Pace; great grandson, Trent Michael Smith; grandson, Larry Hymas. We want to give special thanks to Harmony Home Health Care, and Harmony Hospice for the excellent care they gave to our very loving father. Also a special thank you to the Golden Living Center for their care of our wonderful father. He had a smile for all and nobody ever heard him say one unkind word about anyone. He was always willing to be of any service he could to anyone and was the most agreeable man anyone ever meet. He was a true believer in "live and let live". His warm kindness and terrific attitude will never be forgotten by those who meet him. Funeral services will be held Wed., July 6, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Ward House, 5233 South, 3200 West, Taylorsville, UT. Family and friends may call Tuesday, July 5, 2005, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 So. Redwood Road and Tuesday at the church one hour prior to service. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates. Rulon told his daughter he liked to help others as much as possible and they talked about donations. So as a suggestion, in lieu of flowers, a donation in Rulon's name sent to the Ronald McDonald House, 1135 E. So. Temple, SLC, Ut. 84102, or any charity of choice, would be greatly appreciated.
July 3, 2005
page B8
Rulon Hymas "Mr. Oil" Born September 23, 1907 in Paris, Idaho to Arthur James Hymas and Cordelia (Della) Davis Hymas. He is proof that the good don't always die young. He passed away peacefully while getting ready for breakfast, June 29, 2005, at the Golden Living Retirement Center. He had just returned to the Assistance Living Center from Cottonwood Hospital the day before after another bout with pneumonia. He will be truly missed by all the many people that knew him.
He married Delores M. Parker June 20, 1935. He and his love of a lifetime enjoyed much during their younger years, (their 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.), traveling and camping in their fifth-wheel. They enjoyed being with family and friends, going to the canyons and playing their banjo's while all were singing around the campfire at night. He and Delores also enjoyed bowling in several leagues.
Rulon graduated from East High School, studied to be a certified public account but did not want to leave his current employer, Premium Oil Company, to work in a accounting office for two years in order to become a CPA. He said that he didn't think taking the CPA test would have made any difference in his profession, but he did regret never taking the final test. His ability in accounting did pay off however because he was promoted to supervisor over Premium Oil's 32 retail service stations, before moving on to more responsibilities.
In his younger days he worked on his fathers farm, had a paper route, worked as a service station attendant, a service station manager, worked on a natural gas pipeline between Wyoming and Salt Lake City, worked in a logging camp in Vancouver, Washington, worked in a feed store with his brother Merrill in Salt Lake City, and at the same time worked full time at Shell Oil Company across the street from the feed store, worked for Utah Oil Refining Company, then in 1935 began working for Premium Oil, and this was the beginning of his life long career with that company. He worked for them for 67 years. He was phenomenal at facts and figures. During his life he was Vice President of Premium Oil Company, President of Premoco Oil Company, President of PR Transport Company, and Secretary-Treasurer of Leeoco Oil Company.
In Oct., 2002, at the age of 95 he retired because of health reasons, however, still maintained his position on the board of directors. He resigned from the board of directors in 2004. He said that he couldn't ask for a better company to work for, and that it had been an enjoyable 67 years.
Survived by daughter, Jean (Ed) Smith, Taylorsville, UT; son, Robert (Sue) Hymas, Herriman, UT; Delores's son, Jack (Arlene) Hymas, St. George, UT; Delores's daughter, Peggy Walker, Lakewood, CO; brother, James Davis (Marge) Hymas; sister-in-law, Ione Hymas, Taylorsville, UT. brother-in-law, Roy Parker, Bailey, CO; many grandchildren; many, many great-grandchildren, and several great great-grandchildren and lots of nieces and nephews whom he loved and was dearly loved in return.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 67 years, Delores; brothers, Rayby James (Gladys) Hymas, Merrill Hymas, Harold (Alice) Hymas and sister, Pearl (Max) Pace; great grandson, Trent Michael Smith; grandson, Larry Hymas. We want to give special thanks to Harmony Home Health Care, and Harmony Hospice for the excellent care they gave to our very loving father. Also a special thank you to the Golden Living Center for their care of our wonderful father. He had a smile for all and nobody ever heard him say one unkind word about anyone. He was always willing to be of any service he could to anyone and was the most agreeable man anyone ever meet. He was a true believer in "live and let live". His warm kindness and terrific attitude will never be forgotten by those who meet him. Funeral services will be held Wed., July 6, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Ward House, 5233 South, 3200 West, Taylorsville, UT. Family and friends may call Tuesday, July 5, 2005, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 So. Redwood Road and Tuesday at the church one hour prior to service. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates. Rulon told his daughter he liked to help others as much as possible and they talked about donations. So as a suggestion, in lieu of flowers, a donation in Rulon's name sent to the Ronald McDonald House, 1135 E. So. Temple, SLC, Ut. 84102, or any charity of choice, would be greatly appreciated.
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