Love is a word that perfectly describes Louis Marion Wolsey. He loved his Heavenly Father, his eternal companion, MarVel, his dear daughter, MarLou and her companion Ron, their family, and his brothers and sisters, which would include every person he ever met.
Louis was born on August 1, 1916, in Cardston, Alberta, Canada to Luther Justin and Mary Eliza (Spence) Wolsey. He was the fourth child born of 13 children.He spent his early years in Canada, where he got his barber's license. In 1937 he came to Provo, Utah to study at BYU. There he met and married MarVel Wilde on March 19, 1939. When World Was II broke out, he joined the Navy and spent three years valiantly serving his country as a SeeBee. His daughter, MarLou, was born during this time.
After the war, he continued his education in engineering and accounting. Later in his life, he became a carpenter and general contractor. He laid out and helped build many building at BYU including the Library, the Administration and Science buildings. He has also built many homes around Utah Valley, and helped construct the Glen Canyon Dam at Page, Arizona.
He has always had a fascination with mining and prospecting for various minerals and precious metals. He loved gardening and each autumn his wonderful vineyard produced enough grapes to make grape juice for the whole year.
He spent these last years cutting hair in his little barber shop behind his home and loved talking with all the people who came there. He will be greatly missed.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in various capacities, including Elders' Quorum President.
He is survived by his wife, MarVel; his daughter, MarLou (Ron) Irvine; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren; three brothers and one sister; Thomas Andrew (Henrietta) Wolsey of Orem, Robert Bruce (Lyle) Wolsey of Orem, Heber Grant Wolsey of Provo and Sarah Wolsey Harper of Orem. Preceding him in death were his parents and four brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 18, 1999 at the 5 th
Ward Chapel, 502 East 200 North, Provo at 11 a.m. Friends may call Wednesday evening, November 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center Street, Provo or one hour prior to the service at the Chapel on Wednesday. Interment will be at Provo City Cemetery.