Thomas "Tom" William Wirtz, age 81, died Sunday, February 22, 1998 in St. George, Utah.
He was born March 16, 1916 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, a son of Joseph and Alice Josephine Bolton Wirtz. He married Virginia Davies January 30, 1943 in Salt Lake City. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Tom fought in World Ward II. He retired from U P & L after 31 yrs. He loved to work hard and play hard. He loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting and being out in the fields with his dog, Sundowner. Tom enjoyed gardening and sharing his produce. He loved people and made friends with everyone. Tom loved his family and was proud of them. Dad, we'll miss you.Tom is survived by his wife, Virginia D. Wirtz of St. George; children, Christina "Chris" (husband, John C.) Fillmore,of Provo; Teressa "Terry" (husband, Kent R.) Anderson, of Sandy; and Keith T. (wife, Margene T.) Wirtz, of Fremont; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Spilsbury & Beard Mortuary, 110 South Bluff St. Tuesday evening, February 24, 1998 from 7-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 27, 1998, 12 noon, at the Redwood Memorial Estates Chapel, 6500 South Redwood Rd. under the direction of Spilsbury & Beard Mortuary, St. George. Friends may call at the mortuary Thursday evening from 7-8 p.m. and again on Friday, one hour prior to the service.
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