Obituary: Hyrum Aaron Orullian

Hyrum Aaron Orullian 1917 ~ 2007 AMERICAN FORK, UT - Hyrum Aaron Orullian was reunited with his dear wife, Dawn, and his departed family April 13, 2007 after a long ordeal with Alzheimer's. Hyrum was born in Salt Lake City December 27, 1917 to Joseph Orullian and Arusiak (Venus) Aposhian. He attended Granite High School and graduated from LDS Business College. He met and fell in love with Dawn Ruth Sarbach in Salt Lake City where they were married. Hyrum then began working for the Western Pacific Railroad in Sacramento and San Francisco where he retired as the manager of Budgets and Accounts after 45 years of service. He was revered in the business community for his high integrity and business sense. Hyrum served as a temple worker in the Oakland California Temple and two LDS Church service missions with LDS Employment. He was very athletic and excelled in softball, bowling, and golf. He was at one time sports editor for a local newspaper in Sacramento, California and a member of Toastmasters International. He loved his family and was a very generous and cordial man. Hyrum is survived by his son, Aaron and Linda Andelin Orullian of Orem, UT; seven grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Hyrum is also survived by his brothers, Alma, Peter, David, and Ephraim of Salt Lake City. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Orullian, Julia Hipwell and Elaine Goodman; and brother, Daniel Orullian. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 24th, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the LDS Chapel, 1050 E. 200 N. in Orem. Friends and family may call Monday, April 23rd from 6-8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street in Orem and also Tuesday one hour prior to the services at the ward chapel. Interment will be in the Wasatch Lawn Cemetery in Salt Lake City. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com