Boyd J Ackerman, 82, of Pleasant Grove passed away Friday, January 13, 2012. He was born in Lyman, Utah, the sixth of seven children, on November, 28, 1929, the only son of Parley and Diantha Ackerman. The family moved to Pleasant Grove at age 5 where Boyd attended Pleasant Grove schools.
He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School. Boyd joined the Navy and served as a Radio Operator for 2 years. After his service in the Navy he went back to work at Geneva Steel and worked there for 31 years. He married his wife Carol Simmons in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in 1953.
His happiest times were on the farm watching his crops grow and raising choice cattle. He was a knowledgeable farmer, he held down 2 jobs most of his life. He felt it a privilege to work with his 3 sons and Jesse Louder (son-in-law). He was a loving, respectful, honest, and generous man. He served in the Mt.Timpanogos Temple and the church Employment Center.
He loved his 2 sons Bruce and Jeff who previously passed away. He is survived by his wife Carol, his children, Kent B. Ackerman (LuAnn), Suzanne Louder (Jesse), Annette Wilson (Jeff), daughter in law, Evelyn Ackerman; 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; siblings: Melba Turner and Gelene Davies.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Mt. Mahogany Sixth Ward Chapel, 1600 North 1300 West, Pleasant Grove. Family and friends may attend a viewing Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the American Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com
He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School. Boyd joined the Navy and served as a Radio Operator for 2 years. After his service in the Navy he went back to work at Geneva Steel and worked there for 31 years. He married his wife Carol Simmons in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in 1953.
His happiest times were on the farm watching his crops grow and raising choice cattle. He was a knowledgeable farmer, he held down 2 jobs most of his life. He felt it a privilege to work with his 3 sons and Jesse Louder (son-in-law). He was a loving, respectful, honest, and generous man. He served in the Mt.Timpanogos Temple and the church Employment Center.
He loved his 2 sons Bruce and Jeff who previously passed away. He is survived by his wife Carol, his children, Kent B. Ackerman (LuAnn), Suzanne Louder (Jesse), Annette Wilson (Jeff), daughter in law, Evelyn Ackerman; 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; siblings: Melba Turner and Gelene Davies.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Mt. Mahogany Sixth Ward Chapel, 1600 North 1300 West, Pleasant Grove. Family and friends may attend a viewing Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the American Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com
Boyd J Ackerman, 82, of Pleasant Grove passed away Friday, January 13, 2012. He was born in Lyman, Utah, the sixth of seven children, on November, 28, 1929, the only son of Parley and Diantha Ackerman. The family moved to Pleasant Grove at age 5 where Boyd attended Pleasant Grove schools.
He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School. Boyd joined the Navy and served as a Radio Operator for 2 years. After his service in the Navy he went back to work at Geneva Steel and worked there for 31 years. He married his wife Carol Simmons in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in 1953.
His happiest times were on the farm watching his crops grow and raising choice cattle. He was a knowledgeable farmer, he held down 2 jobs most of his life. He felt it a privilege to work with his 3 sons and Jesse Louder (son-in-law). He was a loving, respectful, honest, and generous man. He served in the Mt.Timpanogos Temple and the church Employment Center.
He loved his 2 sons Bruce and Jeff who previously passed away. He is survived by his wife Carol, his children, Kent B. Ackerman (LuAnn), Suzanne Louder (Jesse), Annette Wilson (Jeff), daughter in law, Evelyn Ackerman; 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; siblings: Melba Turner and Gelene Davies.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Mt. Mahogany Sixth Ward Chapel, 1600 North 1300 West, Pleasant Grove. Family and friends may attend a viewing Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the American Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com
He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School. Boyd joined the Navy and served as a Radio Operator for 2 years. After his service in the Navy he went back to work at Geneva Steel and worked there for 31 years. He married his wife Carol Simmons in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in 1953.
His happiest times were on the farm watching his crops grow and raising choice cattle. He was a knowledgeable farmer, he held down 2 jobs most of his life. He felt it a privilege to work with his 3 sons and Jesse Louder (son-in-law). He was a loving, respectful, honest, and generous man. He served in the Mt.Timpanogos Temple and the church Employment Center.
He loved his 2 sons Bruce and Jeff who previously passed away. He is survived by his wife Carol, his children, Kent B. Ackerman (LuAnn), Suzanne Louder (Jesse), Annette Wilson (Jeff), daughter in law, Evelyn Ackerman; 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; siblings: Melba Turner and Gelene Davies.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Mt. Mahogany Sixth Ward Chapel, 1600 North 1300 West, Pleasant Grove. Family and friends may attend a viewing Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the American Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com
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