Lyman Alfred Madsen, 85, peacefully passed away Monday, July 17, 2000, at his home of natural causes.
He was born October 9, 1914, in Provo, UT to Theodore Alfred and Anne Martine Madsen. He married Marguerite Wagstaff on August 30, 1946, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Loretta Anne Madsen, his parents, six brothers, four sisters, and a grandson.
He worked at the family business, Madsen Dry Cleaners, until he retired. He was a veteran of World War II, serving there years in the South Pacific.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions. He served faithfully in the Provo Temple from 1972 to 1991. He continued to attend the temple as health permitted. From 1985 to 1986, he served with his loving wife in the Rapid City, South Dakota Mission, working with many Lamanite people.
He was a gentle and loving husband, father and grandfather. His most prized possessions were his family and friends. He enjoyed baking cookies and making waffles for his grandchildren. He was a kid at heart and received the most joy playing with his grandchildren. He was devoted completely to his dear wife and gospel of Jesus Christ.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marguerite; two sons, Arnold Lloyd Madsen (Dixie) and Brian Alfred Madsen (Marcie); five daughters, Gloria Jean Thacker (Nile), Carolyn May Ash (Larry), Patricia Jo Carbajal (Edgardo), Loralie May (Kerry), Anna Martina Anderson (Tim); one foster-daughter, Rosemary Greenwell; 24 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two foster grandchildren and one sister, Agnes Jenkins.
Funeral services will be held Fri., July 21, at 1 p.m. in the Grandview 11th Ward Chapel, 950 W. 2150 N., in Provo. Friends may call at Berg Mortuary in Provo at 185 E. Center St. on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. and at the church one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Provo City Cemetery.