DeLoy's Funeral

Just wanted to post a few pictures from Grandpa's (DeLoy) funeral.

David DeLoy Bisel

3/7/1925 ~ 11/6/2009 Our loving Dad, grandpa, brother, and friend, DeLoy Bisel passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, November 6, 2009.DeLoy was born in Woodland, Utah to David Alexander and Ethel Firth Bisel on March 7, 1925. DeLoy lived in Woodland and attended local schools, graduating from South Summit High. He met the love of his life, Marguerite Louise Stokes, and they married April 26, 1943; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. While providing for his family, he devoted his life to serving others. Together with his wife the lives of many were influenced for good. He sincerely cared for others, which endeared him to them. DeLoy was a successful farmer, dairyman, logger, and all-around businessman owning his own trucking and construction business. He was a visionary in his work, serving on the Board of Directors for South Kamas Irrigation, Sunrise/Bench Creek Irrigation, Summit County ASCS, Cemetery District, Hi-Land Dairy and Woodland Mutual Water. His purpose and vision was always to improve the community. In 2002, DeLoy was recognized as an outstanding Community Builder by Summit County. Dad loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ and lived it. He served in the Stake Seventy, Bishoprics, Young Men, Scouting, as a home teacher and other various callings. He earned the M-Men award. Preceded in death by his wife Louise, daughter Elizabeth Ann Stevens, parents and 12 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children Judy Ann (George) Phillips, Nephi; Mary Lou (Alvin) Gines, Murray; JoDe (Bill) Miles, Woodland; Vicki (Terry) Atkinson, Kamas; Georgia (Bob) Bates, Francis; Billie Sue (Earl) McNeil, Woodland; Bonnie (Tom) Crook, Blythe CA; DeLoy Jr. (Trudy) Bisel, Woodland. His legacy continues with 36 grandchildren and 68 great grandchildren. Also survived by brother-and sister-in-laws Jack (Ann) Stokes; Bill (Rita) Stokes; Tom (Kaaren) Stokes; Dick (June) Stokes; Pat (Marv) Lewis. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, November 10, 2009, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Woodland Church. Visitation continues Wednesday, November 11, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 (noon) at the Woodland Ward Chapel. Interment will be at the Woodland Cemetery. Heart felt gratitude goes out to the staff of the Heber Valley Medical Center for the loving comfort and care in Dad's final hours.

Gwendolyn Bisel Stephens

Gwendolyn Bisel Stephens 1917 ~ 2009 Gwendolyn Bisel Stephens passed away September 17, 2009 at the age of 92. The daughter of David A. and Ethel Bisel, she was born June 10, 1917 at Bench Creek, Utah, and grew up in nearby Woodland. She attended LDS Business College and worked in Salt Lake City until the time of her marriage. She married Frank J. Stephens on September 5, 1941 in the Salt Lake Temple, and moved to Tooele, where she spent the remainder of her life.An active member of the LDS Church, she served in numerous callings, and was a temple worker in the Salt Lake Temple for many years. She was a wonderful mother and homemaker, and worked for more than 20 years at J.C. Penney, retiring in 1980. She was a talented seamstress, an excellent cook, and enjoyed working in her beautiful flower garden. She is survived by her children, Lynn Bryan (John), Tooele; David Bisel (Susan), Logan; Alene Lancaster (Steve), Littleton, Colorado; Jan Phillips (Jack) Kaysville, Kim (Kim), West Jordan; and a brother, Deloy Bisel, of Woodland. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, five sisters and a brother. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 23rd at the Tooele Third Ward, 141 West Utah Avenue (200 North). A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the chapel, prior to the services.