On April 6, 2002 our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Virl Val Startup, 66, passed from this earthly existence into the arms of our loving Heavenly Father.

He was born Nov 27, 1935 in Salt Lake to George Henry Startup and Al-berta Nelson Startup. He married Betty Jane Nielson Startup June 5, 1965 in Richfield, UT and was sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple Feb 27, 1999. He was a veteran of the Korean War with training as a specialist in atomic ordinance. He loved being with his family and his dogs. He was an active member of the LDS Church, and served faithfully in many callings. He was loved and admired by many family and friends. He was the handy man in the overalls.

He is survived by his wife; children, Debbie (Michael) Lutz, V. Val II (Roxie) Startup, M. Seth (Blanca) Startup, George R. (Rececca) Startup, Daniel M. (Nichole) Startup, B. Jared (Misty) Startup, Fernando (JaNae) Morales Llan, Alejandro (VeLynn) Tapia; 24 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brother, Gerald Startup. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Shirley Ann Startup, Joyce Pearce.

Services will be Wed. April 10, 2002, Winder 2nd Ward chapel, 1361 E. 4000 S, 12 noon. Family will greet friends at a viewing Tues. April 9, 2002, 6-8 p.m., Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr. and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment, Murray City Cemetery.

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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Primary Children's Medical Center, 100 N. Medical Dr., Salt Lake City, UT.

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