Obituary: Marshall Lloyd Biddinger

Marshall Lloyd Biddinger 1923 ~ 2006 Our gentle and gracious father has escaped this world's hardships, leaving us heartbroken but remembering the earth as he saw it, with endless desert paths to climb, rocks to turn over, tomato seedlings to mother and trout to hook. Marshall Lloyd Biddinger, age 82, died March 1, 2006, in Price, UT. He was born April 6, 1923, in the small Mormon settlement of Manassa, CO, the eldest son of Marshall and Lydia Mae Lloyd Biddinger. But how does one condense a full life that stretched through a world war, six children and church and community good works -- all fueled by a remarkable curiosity? We will remember dad cheering at our baseball games, making eggnog breakfasts, standing hip-deep in fishing streams. We'll remember his piles of interesting rocks, his excursions to the dump, his Zane Gray novels and his scroll-saw masterpieces. And we remember him at each important event in our lives, proud and wise, reminding us of our foundations. Lloyd is survived by his wife Jeane of Price. He met her in the rush and sweep of World War II when both were students at Brigham Young University, and married her June 17, 1945, in Denver, CO. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple, where they returned later as temple workers. His children all remain in Utah: Richard and Nancy Biddinger of Highland; Sue Lancaster of Cleveland; Jerri and Miles Brown of Brigham City; David and Debbie Biddinger of West Valley City; Janelle and Rod Hyatt, and Bonnie and Louie Frucci, all of Eden. He leaves numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And we know he has been welcomed home by his parents, brother Russell, sister Mary Ann and son-in-law Sid Lancaster. Lloyd served in the Army Air Corps in World War II, training as a pilot. He moved to Price at war's end, where he worked as an auto parts manager and volunteered as a firefighter. His heart belonged, however, at the family cabin near Ferron Reservoir, where the countless hours he spent were likely among his most gratifying. That is, except for those exploring the deserts of the San Rafael. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 6, at 12 noon in the Price 5th Ward Chapel, 545 E. 400 North. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary, 680 E. 100 S., in Price, and one hour prior to services at the church. Dad, we are proud to be your children, and we will miss your mild and tender spirit.