2-11-1918 8-5-2013
Dad was born and raised in Midvale Utah to Charles and Amelia Doty. He spent most of his childhood living on his Grandparents farm in Midvale he attended area schools and the LDS church there. At age 16, during the depression, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps to help support the family. On January 21, he was drafted into the Army serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater also in the European African Theater was honorably discharged on October 11, 1945. Dad was a very proud WWII veteran. He married Mary Elva Bertoch September 27, 1946. They started their life together in Tooele Utah when Dad was hired at Tooele Army Depot where he later retired. Dad and Mom where married 64 years. Together they had 4 children, George (Sue), Linda (Donald), John (Stephani) and Cheryl, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dad was one of the last of a very large extended family too numerous to mention. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Wife Mary Elva and Grand Daughter CarrieAnn. Dad was very involved with family and community activities, a Scout Master while his boys were active, a member of the American Legion Post 38 from Magna Utah, Adjutant in 1971. He Spent many years traveling with the National Campers and Hikers Assoc., and also found time to learn to Square Dance. No matter where Dad lived he always had a large vegetable garden he liked getting his hands dirty. Dad had a full and active life he was loved and respected by all. He will be missed. The family would like to thank the care givers at Beehive Homes in Magna Utah for all of their loving care. Services will be held Saturday, August 10th at Wasatch Memorial Park 3410 So. Highland Dr. Salt Lake City, Utah. Visitation at 2:00 p.m. followed by a graveside service. Online condolences may be shared at www.evans-earlymortuary.com.
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