Gene Bramall Mendenhall

Gene Mendenhall
Richfield, Utah

Gene Bramall Mendenhall, 88, beloved father and grandfather, died at his home in Richfield, June 25, 2012, after a brief, intense battle with cancer.
Born February 16, 1924 in Raymond, Alberta, Canada to Howard and Loretta Hicken Mendenhall. He served with the Navy in the South Pacific in World War II and married Athalee Bell on September 14, 1946 in Monroe. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. She preceded him in death, July 10, 2007.
Gene loved people. His ready smile and genuine enthusiasm for life endeared him to all he associated with. He loved Richfield and was a vital part of main street business with Mendenhall’s Department Store for 45 years. He served in leadership positions in city, county and state capacities including city council, county commissioner, hospital board trustee and as head of many civic organizations.
Gene loved music, participating in community theater, productions and choirs throughout his life. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions, including the bishopric, scouts and the Stake Financial Clerk.
Of his many loves and endeavors, his family was most important to him and he blessed us all with his joy for life. We’re grateful for the legacy he and Mom left us.
He is survived by his children: Greg (Jeanne) Mendenhall, West Jordan; Peggy Mendenhall, Richfield; Melanie (Roger) Hoffman, Orem; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary (Richard) Headlee, Cedar Hills.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tom (Arlene) Mendenhall and sister Lela (Hal) Schultz.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Richfield East Stake Center, 805 N. 500 E. Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary Friday evening from 6-8 pm and at the stake center from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Burial will be in the Richfield City Cemetery with military rites by the V.F.W. Sevier Post #5050. Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

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