Legrand Kidman Obituary (1936 - 2016)

LeGrand Kidman, age 80, passed away on May 8, 2016 in New Harmony, UT. He was born on April 3, 1936 in Inglewood, CA to Lewis Rudolph and Beatrice Kent Kidman. He graduated from Mira Costa High School in 1954. He married his sweetheart Shirley in 1956 in the Los Angeles LDS Temple. LeGrand was active in the LDS Church; serving as Bishop of the Manhattan Beach, CA ward, Stake High Councilor and other callings throughout his life. He was a loving father, uncle, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and dedicated husband. He loved to serve others. He lived most of his life in the Redondo Beach, CA area and moved to New Harmony, UT eight years ago with his eternal companion, Shirley. They were married for 60 years. He loved the outdoors, was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved to take his family camping in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. He enjoyed freehand drawing with pen and pencil. He drew many funny outdoor scenes that combined his humor and love of life. LeGrand is survived by his wife, Shirley Jean Kidman, his children: Karen (Paul) Usevitch of Simi Valley, CA, Peggy Sutherland of La Habra, CA, Kent (Michele) Kidman of Torrance, CA and Julie Kidman of Wilmington, CA, 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, brother Kirk (Elizabeth) Kidman of New Harmony, UT, and sister Zella (Earl) Stark of Redondo Beach, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Beatrice Kidman, brother Roy Kidman and sister Peggy Cluff Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Kanarraville LDS Church (80 South Main, Kanarraville, UT). A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm at the Church. Interment will be in the Pacific Crest Cemetery, Redondo Beach, CA on Saturday, May 14, 2016 under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.sumortuary.com