1920 ~ 2004
PRICE-<! >
Walter Morgan Donaldson passed away October 20, 2004, in Price, Utah.
He was born March 17, 1920, in Ogden, Utah, to Walter Robert Donaldson and Mary Morgan. He married Connie LeBaron in the St. George Temple on March 2, 1946, and they had 15 children.
He grew up in the coal camps of Carbon County and worked at the mines of Castle Gate, Royal, Rains, Latuda, Standardville and Spring Canyon. In his youth he was a member of dance bands in several western states. He was an avid hunter and gun buff. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all of his life, serving as Bishop of Price 2nd Ward in the North Carbon Stake. He was a local agent for State Farm Insurance Company for 43 years. He was a World War II veteran having served in the 145th Field Artillery Band and in the United States Army-Air Force in the Pacific area. His entire married life was devoted to attempting to raise a good family.
Walter is survived by his wife Connie and children: Connie (Brent) Barker, Walter (Claudia) Donaldson, Mary Dawn (Kent) Shorts, David (Debbie) Donaldson, Barbara (Burke) Torgerson, Gwen, Brady (Becky) Donaldson, Casey, Debbie, Scott (Doris) Donaldson, Tracy (Paul) Hofer, Joe (Kristy) Donaldson, Chris (Audra) Donaldson, Kelly (Kelly) Donaldson, 55 grandchildren and 30 great-grand-children. Also survived by sister Maxine Biggins and brothers: Robert Isaac Donaldson, William Ray Donaldson and James Russell Donaldson. Preceded in death by parents, daughter Joan Donaldson, grandson Darin Shorts, sisters Mary Harmon and Doris Donaldson, brothers Don Donaldson and Scott Donaldson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23, 2004, at 12:00 noon, at the Price North Stake Center, 449 No. 100 E. Family requests no viewing to be held. Fausett Mortuary will be open Friday from 9-5 p.m. for those who would like to sign the register book. Burial in the Cliffview Cemetery.