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LaMond M. Givens A Family Man Our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, LaMond Givens, left this world on Sunday, September 4, 2005, at the age of 84, to be with his wife, daughter, brother and sisters, mother and father, where he will be free of pain. He died at home with his loving family be his side. Dad was born on December 6, 1920, in Wallsburg, Utah, to David and Alice Mecham Givens. As a youth he worked on the farm to help support the large family. As a young man he worked in the mines at Keetly and later Helca. When the mines closed he worked at McNally's Mountain State Steel in Orem for 12 years until his retirement. On November 1, 1941, Dad married his sweetheart, Leda Batty, in Evanston, Wyoming, and later solemnized their love in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. During World War II he served in the US Army, 101st Airbourn Division to help defend his country's freedom. He felt honored to march in the Victory Parade in New York City in early January 1946. On July 24th this year LaMond was honored to receive the Wallsburg Citizen of the Year Award. As a member of the LDS Church he fulfilled several assignments including Counselor in the Bishopric. Dad loved being with his family, hunting, fishing and gardening. His garden was his pride and joy. He also worked many hours to make sure he had beautiful flowers for all his neighbors and friends. He is survived by his children: Renee (John) Holiday of Magna; Faye (Phil) Pinter of Las Vegas, NV, Brenda (Fred J.) Vincent of Charleston, Connie (Ron) Bullock of St. George, Carle L. Givens of Wallsburg; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild (on the way); brothers: Grant (Joy), Nile (Barbara) both of Wallsburg; sister, Melba (Jack) Smith of Fountain Green; sister-in-law, Fawn Givens of Spanish Fork; brother & sister-in-law, Cullen and Doris Batty of Wallsburg; and many nieces and nephews who shared his love. He is preceded in death by his dear wife Leda, daughter Anna, both parents, brother Ernell, and three sisters: Alna, Willa and Ella. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2005 - 11:00 A.M. in the Wallsburg LDS Church, 494 West Main Canyon Road, Wallsburg. Friends and family may call on Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, 288 North Main Street, Heber City, and on Saturday from 9:45 - 10:45 A.M. prior to the services at the LDS Church. Interment will be in the Wallsburg Cemetery with full military honors provided by the American Legion. The family would like to thank Dr Todd Berg, his staff, IHC Hospice, Susan, Doug, Sara, Marcene, The ambulance crew from Wallsburg, Tammy, Katharine, Colleen, and Robin at the Heber Hospital, for all the caring and love they showed our father. To all our friends who showed us so much love in the last few weeks, you are all very special people and will forever remain in our hearts.

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