Obituary: Darrell Byran Ewell

Darrell Byran Ewell 1939 ~ 2005 WOODLAND, UT - Surrounded by his family, our loving husband, father, brother and friend Darrell Byran Ewell passed away on July 24, 2005. Born on November 16, 1939 to Dell Byran Ewell and Helen Francke Ewell in Salt Lake City, Utah. On June 5, 1958 he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Mavis Irene Nielson. Their marriage sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on July 18, 2002 for time and eternity. Darrell graduated from Granite High School in 1958 where he excelled and held many records in track. He was a proud, honest and hard working man who loved working along side his father in the family owned construction company Ewell and Son, Inc. Darrell also had a love for farming, fishing and pheasant hunting with his good friend Gary, but most of all spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Mavis, children: Dale (Pam), Chris Gibson, Ted (Gina), Callie Larsen, nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, sister Annette Adams and extended family. Preceded in death by his parents, infant brother and sister and infant daughter Dawn. The family wishes to thank Darrell's many long time friends (you know who you are) for their help and friendships over the years which meant so much to him. We would also like to thank friends in the Woodland Ward for their support and concern, and the IHC Hospice Home Care providers for their assistance and kindness during his final days on earth. The family will receive friends at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, on Wed., July 27 from 6 - 8 p.m. and again on Thursday, July 28 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. followed by a graveside service at 11. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research @ www.michaeljfox.org.