Dear Sister Sperry, Richard and Family,
We love you and your dear family.  We are sad to learn of your husband/fathers passing.  He is such a wonderful man and will be missed.  I'm sorry we were out of town the day of his funeral other wise we would have loved to have been with you.
Lots of love,
Heidi and Milt Shipp

Dear Sister Sperry and family, My condolences at this time of your loss.  Art Sperry's name was spoken often in my childhood home as he was a dear friend of my dad, T. Frank Nelson.  Art was a great blessing to my parents but especially to my dad.  So grateful for his life.  Wishing you every blessing at this time of your loss.

I knew Mr Sperry from East High School. I was in the class of '72. One day I found out that two brothers that were new to East were pushing drugs and had slipped some to my friend. She had a strong reaction to it. I was able to talk to Mr Sperry and tell him who the boys were. I believe he informed the police because those two brothers weren't there for very long. Mr Sperry was so nice and helpful. I have good memories of him.

Myself and my husband were missionaries in the London MTC when the Sperrys were there. I loved them and have such fond memories of my time there. We send sincere condolences
Gabrielle McManus (Sister Connolly) and Ian McManusDublin, Ireland

Dear Carol & family,  So sorry to hear of Art's death, but I'm sure he is happy and ready to see the rest of his family on the other side.  Our love and sympathy to you and your family.  He's such a good man!   Margie and Darlene are both in care facilities in Draper and Alpine, and know they send you their love too.  I'm fighting cancer right now, so cannot be there tomorrow.   May all go beautifully with everything, and know our love and sympathy are with you!   Love,  Dale & Barbara (Sperry) Newbold

Dear Sister Sperry:  I hope that you will feel as much comfort from your family and friends, as you have always given to everyone around you.  I'll never forget one day when I received a letter at the MTC, from home, that made me cry...and you were there to reassure me and comfort me.  May your Testimony & faith, the Spirit, and your loved ones, bring you great comfort and reassure you at this tender time.  President Sperry provided great leadership, and a sweet confidence to all of his missionaries.  I also remember many years later, you two sending your Son to represent you at my wedding reception (because you were out of the country) that meant so much.  Please know that I'm with you in Spirit (even though I'm out of state - WI).  Much love and appreciation to you and President Sperry for your great examples and positive influence in so many lives! xo  Mahal Kita - Sister Janean Goodsell Baker

My uncle was such a great man!  What a great life he lived!  He always whistled, and he always seemed to be in a cheery mood.  He planned and organized the Sperry Family Reunion every year, and it was always such an enjoyable occasion.  He so loved my mom, and was a great support to her and my family after the death of my father.  We will miss you Uncle Art, and we'll see you again soon!

My family was blessed to know Mr Sperry when we all attended Lincoln Junior High in Salt Lake City. He was a source of respect, light, happiness and joy for us, there learning and importantly learning from his example. What a blessing his presence was to our international student body. He lit up the halls with his respect, goodness and charity. He lifted us by his leadership.
After I lived all over the United States, when I returned to Salt Lake, I was so happy to greet him serving in the Salt Lake Temple, I thanked him for his leadership at Lincoln. I knew he was in the right place and had always brought that spirit with him to bless others where ever he had served.
I am grateful for his service, leadership and example.
I know his love will continue to bless and lead your family,
With gratitude,
Bethany Reed Brinton

Sis. Sperry my condolences on the passing of Pres. Sperry. I will always think of him as President. 
You welcomed me into the mission field and your home. I am so very blessed to know you both and learned so much from your example.
With love Denise Donovan

Art was one of kind.  During our lives we have had some fine experiences with he and Carol.  Carol was a counselor to Bernice in the Stake Relief Society presidency.  Art was always supporting of all that we ever did.  We recall visiting with them when they were called to the Philippines and when they returned.  They invited us to dinner when they were in the Provo Temple Presidency.  Before that he trained me as a Sealer in the Salt Lake Temple in early 1995.
We will attend if possible due to other medical commitments that morning.  Please remember our love and our condolences.  He really led a full wonderful life!!

God is close to the broken hearted psmals 34. 18 & 19.

Brother Sperry - an example of love, service, hard work, and seeker of opportunity to make others lives better. He has such a strong and ever lasting testimony of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I LOVE him and his sweet wife Carol. May the Sperry family feel the love and comfort of those around them and the love and comfort of our Savior.

Mr. Sperry was a kind and gentle man and very effective in dealing with youth.  I remember him from Lincoln Jr. High during the 1960s where he was an outstanding academic counselor.

He was a good man and a great counselor in the schools. Straightened me out a few times in my errant youth. Rest In Peace, Mr. Sherry.

Lou Schack

My daughter and I have been very blessed to call Brother Sperry our dear friend for the last 15+ years.  He and Sister Sperry have been like another set of grandparents to my daughter and dear friends to me.  When we lived next door to them, my daughter was always so excited after church to run over and help them set the table or help them make dinner or just talk their ears off.  They have always showed us so much love and kindness.  They are some of the most wonderful and generous people I know and we love them dearly.  We will miss Brother Sperry so much!  The description from his obituary perfectly describes our feelings and memories of him as well:  His family cherishes memories of his engaging and caring personality, his constant whistling, his singing to the grandchildren, and his constant hard work.  We love you and will miss you, Brother Sperry!!

Pres. Sperry was my Mission President in Davao (Philippines).  He & Sis. Sperry were sweet and caring, always encouraging and inspiring!  You are loved and will always be remembered as one who greatly influenced my life.

Brother Sperry was such a wonderful man.  My husband and I were honored to have him seal us in the Salt Lake Temple nearly 20 years ago.  My love to his wife, Carol, and all of his family.

Brother Sperry was my advisor in Student Government at East High in the mid-70s. He had a profound impact on me as he taught me principles of leadership, organization, and service. He was always a great example of what he taught.

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Arthur J Sperry

Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary

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