Hugh Hjorth, family patriarch and friend passed away peacefully June 29, 2002.
He was born in Springville, UT March 3, 1917 the son of Otis A. and Velma Miner Hjorth. He was sealed to Erma Mendenhall in the Salt Lake LDS Temple Nov 1, 1939. They made their home in Mapleton where they raised 11 children. He spent his life in service to his fellowman. He was an active and worthy member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, always anxiously engaged in whatever he was called to do. Hugh served a mission to Norway in 1936 and returned again with his sweetheart in 1981. He served as a bishop's counselor, as stake Sunday School president, and on the stake high council, overseeing the welfare farm for many years. He was the co-founder of Hjorth Brothers, a successful business and legacy that he was able to pass on to his sons. Hugh was also mindful of his civic duties. He was a charter member of Mapleton Lions Club and served a term on the Mapleton City Council. He also served 10 years on the Nebo School District Board of Education.
Dad will be remembered for his generous spirit, his ingenious mind, and his great testimony of Jesus Christ. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Erma, Mapleton; children, Calvin (Marie) Hjorth, Spanish Fork, Suzanne (Kenneth) Hughes, Draper, (Connie) Hjorth, Orem, Eldon (Susan) Hjorth, Belgrade, MT, Mary (Jim) Fojtek, Garden City, UT, Eileen (Bob) Dwyer, Salt Lake City, Richard (Karla) Hjorth, Mapleton, Nancy Carter, Clinton, UT, Carol (Jim) Franklin, Henderson, NV, Kristine (Mark) Matheson, San Juan Capistrano, CA, Cynthia (Blair) Parrish, Centerville, UT; 45 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and brother, Carlos (Louise) Hjorth, Mapleton. Hugh was preceded in death by his son, Terry; and a son-in-law, Frank Carter.
Services will be Wed. July 3, 2002, 11 a.m., Mapleton North Stake Center, 475 N. 1600 W. (Hwy. 89), Mapleton. Friends and family may call Tues. 6-8 p.m., Wheeler Mortuary, 211 E. 200 S, Springville and at the church one hour prior to the services. Interment, Springville Evergreen Cemetery.