Carl J Braithwaite

Carl J Braithwaite

Manti, Utah

Carl J Braithwaite, 87, of Manti, passed away at his home on Monday, June 30, 2014. Carl was born February 27, 1927 in Manti, to Clinton J and Eva Hall Braithwaite.

Carl was raised in Sanpete and had to leave school early to help provide for his family. He farmed over 1,000 acres west of Manti. Carl married his sweetheart Orvella Mills on December 15, 1944 in Sterling, UT. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. He drove the school bus for 19 years, hauled coal, fixed T.V’s and spent several years as part of the Sanpete County Search & Rescue. Carl enjoyed fishing and going south for the winters. He excelled in making crafts out of pop cans and seashells. Most especially Carl loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Orvella of Manti; children: Tony (Lee) Braithwaite, Henderson, NV; Russel (Jane) Braithwaite, Arizona City, AZ; Cathy (Gary) Hammond, Manti, UT; Diane (Kay) Watt, Washington, UT; Debra Chase (Clint Lloyd), South Salt Lake, UT. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Lynn, Wayne, Maurine and Maxine, and a great-grandson, Trent.

Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Manti City Cemetery. Friends may call prior to services at Magleby Mortuary, Manti from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com