Obituary: George S. Bringhurst

Published: Tuesday, April 5 2005 12:50 p.m. MDT

George S. Bringhurst 1920 ~ 2005 George Smith Bringhurst passed away peacefully on April 3, 2005 in Salt Lake City. Born September 8, 1920 to John Tripp and Florence Smith Bringhurst. Married Alice Cooper on May 16, 1941. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She passed away December 22, 1971. Married LaVerne Dalton on May 19, 1972. George served in the Pacific during World War II. He was a welding instructor at SLCC for 30 years and sang with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for 15 years. He was an active member of the LDS Church. Survived by his loving wife, LaVerne, sons, Newell (Mary Ann), Steve and Scott (Julie); stepchildren, David (RaNae), Russell (Marge), Jerry and Janice Dalton; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Taylorsville Park Ward, 1555 West Lovely Road (5095 So.) Family and friends may call Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State St. and Wednesday one hour prior to services at the church. Interment Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. The family wishes to thank the staff on the 8th floor at the LDS Hospital for their care and kindness.

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