James Mayer

James August Mayer passed away at the age of 84 at the Milford Valley Hospital on November 15, 2014, surrounded by his family. He fought a valiant fight to the very end. He was born March 3, 1930 in Harvey, North Dakota to August and Mary Mayer. He grew up in Manferd North Dakota on his family farm. This is when his passion for farming and hard work began. He also enjoyed playing high school sports, which he lettered in Football, Basketball and Track. He was also a state champion in the high hurdles at Harvey High School. At age 19 he moved to Milford Valley to work on his Brothers farm. This is where he met his sweetheart Barbara Jean Walker. He served honorably in the US Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War, where he served as a Medic on the front lines. They were married in Las Vegas on May 2nd, l951. They bought their first farm located on Cates Road on the Milford Flat where they raised their 5 wonderful children, and had a very prosperous farm. Through the years James was involved in his community. In 1960 he received the Goodyear award for Outstanding Farmer, in Washington D.C... He served on the Agriculture Stabilization Conservation Service Committee, Twin M Soil Conservation, Beaver County School Board, Milford Valley Memorial Hospital Board, and as the chairman of the South Milford Water Users. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church where he helped establish the first church and church school in Milford. He loved his family and was very involved in every aspect of their lives. Besides hunting and fishing with his sons, he enjoyed playing games with all of his family. He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Jean Walker of 63 incredible years. Parents Mary and August Mayer and step Father Ed Jesse. Brothers Russell and George Mayer and Sisters Clara and Ferne He is survived by Adele (Thomas) McGinn of Milford, Adrianne (Larry) Whittaker of Milford, Allan (Shauna) Mayer of Milford, Arlan (Kristen) Mayer of Milford and Aaron Lee Mayer of Las Vegas. 15 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren and 2 on the way. He was a very honest God Fearing Man that taught his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren the value of hard work. He will be missed for his quick wit and sense of humor. We would like to thank the staff at the Valley View Hospital in Cedar City and Milford Valley Hospital for their tender, loving care. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday November 22 at 1:00 in the Milford LDS Church. A viewing will be held on Friday November 21 from 6:00 to 7:30 and Saturday November 22 from 11:00 to 12:30 both at the LDS Church. Interment will be at Milford City Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.