Duane M Durrant, 76, died Saturday, July 28, 2001, in American Fork.
He was born July 13, 1925 in American Fork to Willard Albert and Marinda Mayne Durrant. He married his sweetheart, Helen Gardner, on June 13, 1950 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
He will be remembered for his wit, wisdom, and loving kindness. Duane loved everything and everyone. It's often been said of him, "He was a man in whom there was no guile." Duane loved the Lord and he loved his country. He fought in the Pacific during World War II, and he served an LDS Mission to New Zealand (1947-1949).
Duane loved the children he taught during his 36 years in the classroom. He loved the neighbors he served while bishop of the American Fork Sixth Ward. Most of all he loved his family, especially his sweetheart, Helen.
He is survived by his wife, Helen; children: Turana (Frank) Cameron, Highland; Jolene (Jerry) Griffiths, St. George; Ross Durrant, American Fork; four grandchildren: John and Carissa Cameron; Jeff and Jackie Griffiths; brothers and sister: Stewart (Leola) Durrant, Afton Nerdin, John (Wanda) Durrant, George (Marilyn) Durrant; and numerous extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Mayne D (twin), Kent, and Bill; and sister, Marie
Peterson.
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 4, 2001, at 12 noon at the American Fork 6th Ward, 300 North 100 East. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E. 100 N., American Fork; and at the church Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Burial, American Fork Cemetery, with Military Rites by VFW District IV.