1928 ~ 2004

Milton Charles Green returned to his Heavenly father peacefully at his home in Centerville on Nov 22, 2004.

He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 27, 1928 to William C. And Mary Layton Green.

Milt was married for 55 years to his childhood sweetheart, and best friend, Joyce McNeil, on April 9, 1949. Sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, November 18, 1955. Milt was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint and served in many callings throughout his lifetime. Presidencies of Young Men's and Elders Quorums. Milt worked hard all his life starting as a small boy in the onion fields of Woods Cross. He joined the Navy in 1945 and served in the Pacific theater. Upon returning home, he worked for Phillips Refinery and was founder of M.C. Green, Inc., later to become M.C. Green and Sons, Inc. He was always proud of the quality of his work and many large contracts were made on the shake of a hand. His hard working ethics are a legacy that continues today through the hardworking men who continue to work for the company. Milt and Joyce were members of the Oakridge Country Club, where they participated in their love of golf with lifetime friends and he served on the board and as president. Milt loved to golf, many days playing 36 holes. He had 3 hole-in-ones and had the most fun playing with his children and grandchildren of whom he was most proud. Milt and his beloved wife traveled many places in the world with Hawaii being his favorite destination. Milt was fun to travel with and enjoyed reading and was a walking encyclopedia of facts he had studied.

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He loved to garden and won five Salt Lake Tribune Civic Beautification awards. Many happy hours were spent with his grandchildren working in his garden. His yard was a tribute to a great man who loved life, family and friends. He authored four books and was a member of the Bountiful Literary Guild. Milt studied and graduated from the International Architectural School.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce; two sisters and one brother and five loving children, Connee Tingey, Brad (Susan), Mark (Lisa), Susan (Wally St. Joer), and Bill; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services will be held Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Centerville South Stake Center, 270 N. 300 E. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 N. Main and Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery.

Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.

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