Berdean Arthur
Payne
1923 ~ 2010
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend left us on July 24th, 2010. On Saturday night there was a fireworks show at Liberty Park to celebrate his life.
Born December 5, 1923 to Lot Leo and Hattie Hayes Payne in Georgetown, Idaho. The youngest of six
children. He was drafted into the United States Armed Forces in 1942. Stationed in Germany, he was a tank gunner with General Patton's 3rd Army. Married Joyce Caldwell in the Logan LDS Temple, May 1, 1946. In 1952 he was again called to serve his country in the Korean conflict. He loved his country and never failed to fly the American Flag on federal holidays.
He retired after 33 years with American Oil as a laboratory technician. He loved flowers and took pride in his gardens. He had a great work ethic and enjoyed helping neighbors or anyone in need. He volunteered at Horizonte School as a truant counselor, and was an active member of the LDS Church, serving wherever he was called.
He was the father of James Payne (Lee) Salt Lake City; Daniel Payne, Phoenix, AZ; Kathleen Payne, Salt Lake City; Leslie (Jon) Malecker, Salt Lake City. Grandfather to Lisa (Mark) Mou, Andrew Griguhn, Calli (Miles) McGann Ryan ( Molly) Hooper, Daniel Payne, Robyn Payne, Mathew and Alex Malecker and Abbie Payne. Great Grandpa to Skyler, Sean and Christopher Mou, Keegan James and Logan Grant McGann. Preceded in death by parents, two brothers and two sisters.
The family wishes to thank Rocky Mountain Hospice, especially Josh and Jay.
Services will be held at the Foothill 7th Ward, 2215 E. Roosevelt Avenue (1460 So.) Salt Lake City, at 12:00 noon, Wednesday July 28, 2010. Visit with the family 10:30-11:30. Burial will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Drive immediately following the service. Online condolences at www.wasatchlawn.com