Obituary: Ira Berdean Huntsman

Ira Berdean Huntsman 1922 ~ 2005 'Dean' Huntsman, our beloved husband, father, 'papa', great-grand-father, passed away May 25, 2005, after a valiant struggle with Parkinson's. Born July 2, 1922 in Venice, Utah to Mary Hannah Hansen and William Moroni Huntsman. He married Drucilla Joy Eyre Dec. 30, 1949 in Elko, Nevada and they had 55 wonderful years traveling through life together. He was raised in Salt Lake City, where he attended West High School. An amateur boxer, he loved hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family, at his cabin in Midway. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and work-ed at Lawson Supply for 40 years. Survived by his wife; daughter, Gaydean (Jim) Smethurst, of West Jordan; son, Drew (Debi) of Magna; grandchildren, Brand, Heather (Will) Thomas, Travis, Shane, Jimmy (Suzanne) Smethurst, Debbie (Steve) Oakeson, Pennie (Kelly) Parkinson; great-grandchildren, Steven, Rachel, Aaron Oaksen, Katelyn Parkinson; brothers, Clifford, Aerius; sister, Vera Huntsman; and his beloved dog, Lizzy. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, William J., Lester, and Robert; sisters, Blanche Burningham, Christine Eddins, and Ileen Holmes. Graveside services held Tuesday, May 31, 2005, 12 noon at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1342 East 500 South. Friends may call Monday, 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or the Humane Society.