Obituary: Darrell Glen McIlrath

Darrell Glen McIlrath 1934 ~ 2005 BOUNTIFUL, UTAH -Darrell Glen McIlrath, 71, passed away Tuesday May 10, 2005 at his home from complications due to kidney failure. He passed from this life just as he had always desired, at home with his eternal bride by his side. Darrell was born February 3rd, 1934 in Centerville, Utah to William and Vesta McIlrath. He married Gwenda Lu Taylor on April 10th, 1953, later divorced. They are the proud parents of five children. He later married Carol Lynn Sipes on December 26th, 1985 in St. George Utah. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity. He was a High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings. He also had the opportunity to serve his government as a serviceman during the Korean conflict. Dad had many loves of his life, he loved cars, birds; especially his prized pigeons and dove. He loved to fish and hunt with his family. Dad loved to tell jokes and pull pranks on people, he loved to make people laugh. He worked hard for what he had. Throughout his life he had been employed by Mountain Fuel for 15 years, Bountiful Dairy, Davis County South Valley Volunteer Fire Dept., Bountiful Fire Dept. and West Valley Fire Dept. He served over 40 years as a firefighter, with 10 years as the Fire Chief for both Bountiful and West Valley. He loved the brotherhood that he had with his fellow firefighters. He is survived by his wife, Carol McIlrath; brother George and sister Patricia; five children Kathy (Tom) May, LuAnn (Lynn) Holgreen, Scott (Dorothy) McIlrath, Brian (Bonnie) McIlrath and Jim (Windy) McIlrath, four stepchildren Maria Van Adrighem, Jason Van Adrighem, wife Trisha, Derrick Van Adrighem wife Megan, Kimberly Abney; 26 grandchildren and one great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Michael and Dan, and grandson James Matthew McIlrath. The family would like to thank Bonneville Dialysis, Morna Williams and Brenda from Legacy Hospice for their services in his health care. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 13th 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bountiful 26th Ward, 200 W. 200 N., Bountiful. Friends may call Thurs. evening from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary 295 N. Main, Bountiful, and Friday morning from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment-Centerville City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.