Elved Williams Obituary (1928

Elved Williams passed peacefully beyond the veil at home on June 22, 2013, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born October 27, 1928 to Elved B. and Kathryn Williams. He grew up in Cedar City, Utah. Elved attended Branch Agricultural College and graduated from Utah State University in 1950. He married Marlene Adams on February 17, 1955, and they farmed near Cedar City for eight years, where five children were born. In 1965, he began a career with the Bureau of Land Management, where he accomplished a great service for the citizens of Southern Utah for 25 years. In retirement, he continued to work for his neighbors throughout Southern Utah, doing excavation work, much of which was done without compensation other than a Thanks which was reward enough for Elved. He never missed an opportunity to brag about his children and grandchildren, and of course, never embellished his stories beyond the total truth. Elved is survived by his wife, Marlene, brother, John Roden (Diane) Williams. His sons; Ross (Cindy) and Hal (Ruth Ann), his daughters; Dr. Alisa (Chip) Willett, Linda (Norman) Black and Dr. Brenda (Brett) Johnson. He has 22 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on June 28, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Valley Chapel in Santa Clara, Utah located at 3040 West Santa Clara Drive. A Graveside Service will be held at the Parowan Cemetery that day at 4:00 pm. Arrangements are being handled by Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent to www.sumortuary.com