Doyle Haskins, age 77, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2000 at home in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was born February 8, 1923 in Combs, Arkansas, to James Calvin Haskins and Martha Ellen Witt Haskins. He was decorated for his service in the United States Marines Corps during World War II, and was a Marine and "Golden Gloves" middleweight boxing champion. He married Edith Mae Crowe in 1948 and together they raised five children, while Doyle taught school, and delivered for UPS. In retirement, Doyle became a licensed minister, with his ministry extending throughout the United States and to Great Britain and India. His life is best characterized as a lifelong search for Truth. He had an open and searching mind. Those who loved and served him in his last illness were blessed by his sweetness and humble gratitude.
He is survived by his life's companion, Edith, and five children, James (Lynne) Haskins, Highland, UT; Deborah Codon, Branson, MO; Linda (Lee) Stout, Draper, UT; Beckie Geiger, Phoenix, AZ; Mark (Jayne) Haskins, Cedar City, UT; four sisters, Della Findley, Minnie Garrett, Mildred Buttrey, and Ethel Lockhart, AR; 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, and one granddaughter.
A memorial service will be held for friends and family at 12 noon Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000 at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment, Lake Hills Memorial Park, Sandy, Utah, next to his beloved granddaughter, Lisa Reiffanaugh.