1913 ~ 2003
Albert L. Payne passed away on May 27, 2003, of causes incident to age.
Albert was born September 1, 1913 in Mesa, Az to Edward and Rozalia Payne. He married Sylvia Young January 20, 1939 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He taught school in Duschesne and Granite school districts and was then employed by the Church Education System for the remainder of his professional career. His assignments included teaching seminary and serving at the Salt Lake Institute of Religion. He was also a contributing editor for "The Improvement Era," and wrote four institute manuals, ending his career as Editor for the Department of Seminaries and Institutes.
Albert served in the Eastern Canadian Mission. Then, in later years he and his wife Sylvia served missions to Independence, Missouri, The Family History Center, and the Church Membership Department. Albert served seven years on the first Church Correlation Committee for youth, in two L. D. S. bishoprics as counselor and as a bishop in Provo, on the High Council, President of the Stake Seventies Quorum, and in the Stake Mission Presidency.
He traveled extensively as a tour guide on Mormon History and
U. S. History sites, Mexico, and The Holy Land. He loved spending time at his cabin in the mountains with his children and grandchildren. Family was most important to Albert, often hosting large family gatherings. He loved the outdoors and working in his yard, especially his rose garden. He received a lot of satisfaction from and enjoyed being an accomplished handyman.
Albert loved and supported the activities at BYU including cultural and sporting events.
The family will miss his wisdom, example, and counsel given in love. He was a great and loyal friend and is loved by many. He will be greatly missed.
Albert is survived by his loving wife Sylvia; his sons Albert Lynn Jr. (Vickie) and David Young (Julie); his daughters Joyce (Dick) Wells, Arline (Neils) Hansen, Julia (Allen) Ward; 28 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Pleasant View LDS Chapel, 650 E. Stadium Avenue in Provo, on Saturday May 31, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Viewing will be Saturday afternoon at the chapel from 12:00 noon to 1:45 p.m. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery under the direction of Berg Mortuary.