William Ray Pratt1927 ~ 2012William Ray Pratt, age 85, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec 29, 2012 in Layton, Utah. Bill was born May 27, 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Albert Lenox Pratt and Geneil Braithwaite Pratt. He graduated from East High School and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Utah. Bill married his eternal sweetheart Marilyn Lee Innes on November 30, 1950 in the Salt Lake Temple. Blessed with a wonderful sense of humor and a cheerful, generous spirit, he gave all he could to his loved ones who adored him. He worked his entire career with Christensen Diamond Products and became President of their advertising agency ISA, the last years he also headed their charitable services. Bill faithfully served two missions to Mexico, one as a young man and the second with his favorite companion Marilyn, in the Mexico City region and a third mission for 18 months with the Hispanic Initiative. Together they also served six and a half years in the Salt Lake Temple. He shared his artistic gifts designing scenery and advertising for over two-dozen road shows and programs written and directed by his beloved wife. He served in many church and community leadership positions including a Bishopric, Stake High Council & Clerk, Gospel Doctrine teacher, United Way and Junior Achievement leader. He deeply loved his family and the Lord. Bill is survived by his children, Thomas W. (Annie) Pratt, Sandy Woodhave, Nancy (Eric) Halvorsen, and Laurie Wall; brother Gerald (LaRae) Pratt; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, his parents and brother Robert Pratt. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Olympus North Stake center located at 4176 South Adonis Drive (3950 East) Salt Lake City, Utah. A viewing will be held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary located at 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan 4th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and again one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Please leave condolences for the family atwww.wasatchlawn.com
