Obituary: PENDLETON, MONTE

Monte Williams Pendleton1941 ~ 2013Arroyo Grande, CAOur loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, August 27, 2013, after a valiant battle with brain cancer. Monte was born February 11, 1941 in Murray, Utah to Murlin Rhead and Edith Williams Pendleton, and grew up in Taylorsville. He married Collette Harvey, December 15, 1960, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple, December 15, 1971.Monte attended Granite High and was in the first graduating class of Granger High School (1959). He attended Salt Lake Community College. He was employed at Titan Steel for three years, and Hercules for three years. Monte spent twenty years working for Kennecott Copper Corp. He retired from Pacific Gas and Electric after twenty-three years of service. He was a member of the IBEW Locals 1438 and 1285. He was a member of the Salt Lake Valley Racing Association and NHRA for thirteen years. Monte held many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.Survived by: Wife, Collette. Children; Dewayne "Butch," Dave (Jolynn), Chris, and Monette Avaregan (Andre). Nine grandchildren, who brought the greatest joy into his life. Sisters; June Sorensen (Lowell), Nancy Nielsen (Ward), and Sharon Remund (Ray). Brother, Mark Pendleton (Shirley). Preceeded in death by his parents and brother Jack.Graveside service to be held in Salt Lake City at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Saturday, September 7, 2013, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice. The family wishes to thank all the doctors for their dedicated care, and Hospice for their loving support.