Erwin Otto Mehr
1916 ~ 2007
Erwin Otto Mehr passed away at his home Friday evening, August 24, 2007 surrounded by his family.Erwin was born November 11, 1916 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up in Logan, Utah and graduated from Logan High School. Shortly after graduation, he served a mission in Germany from 1935-1938 for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Erwin married Fern L. Tidwell December 30, 1960. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple March 4, 1981.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Bliss Leon; and sister, MyrLouise Harmon. He is survived by brothers, Heber and Glenn; sister, Carol Schiffman; children, Carol (Larry) Simpson, Robert (Debbie), David (Lindi), Ronald, Brent (Patty), Elizabeth Stone, and Scott (Kathy); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 30, 2007 at the Midvale Utah East Stake Center, 240 E. 7570 S. (Greenwood Circle), Midvale, UT. A viewing in his honor will be held Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State St., Midvale, and at the church the day of the service from 10-10:45 a.m. Interment will be at Valley View Memorial Park.
The family expresses deep appreciation to the excellent health care professionals who cared for him.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the LDS Church Humanitarian Aid.