M. Curtis Price, 62, passed away peacefully Jan. 18, 2002, surrounded by family at his home in Orem after a valiant battle with kidney cancer.
He was born Oct. 7, 1939 in Inglewood CA. to Murvin B. and May Cleone Heiner Price. He married Ellen Foster on Nov. 20, 1959 in the Los Angeles Temple.
Much of his career in the Motion Picture and Television Industry was spent at MGM Studios in Hollywood California as a Re-Recording Sound Mixer. He relocated to Utah to work at the LDS Motion Picture Studio in Orem. He spent 7 1/2 years there before failing health forced his early retirement.
His life of activity in the LDS Church began with the visit of his Primary Teacher, Sister Astle. His dedication to the church was cemented by a handshake from President David O. McKay at the Los Angeles Temple dedication. He was active in the LDS Church and served in many callings, including Bishop for 7 1/2 years and Stake President for nine years. He served as Priesthood Quorum Greeter during his final year. It was a calling he loved.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Ellen F. Price and their children: April (Robert) Leder of Orem; Jon Curtis (Karen) Price of West Jordan; Jason Foster (Lisa) Price of San Antonio, TX; James W. (Stephanie) Price of Santa Clarita, CA; Michelle (Ron) Halversen of Lehi; and Jennifer ( Damian) Polito of Woodland Hills, CA. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one brother, Randy M. (Vickie) Price of Sacramento, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents. He and his family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Ward and Dr. Weinstein at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and his CNS Hospice Nurse, Gail Walker, for their kindness, caring and knowledge.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 21, 2002 at 11 a.m. in the Heatheridge 1st Ward Chapel, 620 E. Heather Rd (approx. 1800 North) in Orem. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home 495 S. State Street in Orem and also 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the chapel on Monday. Interment will take place in the Orem City Cemetery.