HomeDerrel Wesley Judd - 9/2/2013
Class of 1944
Derrel Wesley Judd was born May 18, 1926 to Maudie May Henderson and Samuel Ami Judd Jr. in Kanab, Utah.He attended Kanab High School. And right after graduation entered the US Army Air Corps. Following his military service, Derrel served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Southern States Mission. He attended Brigham Young University earning a bachelor's degree and master's degree, later receiving a special education certification.
On June 9, 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Leila Lundquist, in the Logan Temple. Upon graduation, he achieved his goal of becoming a seminary teacher for the LDS Church, where he touched many lives for good. Derrel taught seminary in Randolph, Morgan, (19 yrs), Orem, Timpview, and the American Fork Training School. His passion was teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to his students, family and others with whom he came in contact, sharing his testimony by word and example throughout his life.
He faithfully served in many Church callings including: Bishoprics, High Councils, Stake Young Men President, and director of the Edgemont Stake Family History Center. Beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, Derrel Wesley Judd, passed away at Utah Valley Hospital Sept 2, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.
He is Survived By: His children: Dennis (Carol) Judd, Marjalee (Rodger) Smith, Ralph (Patricia) Judd, Anne Judd, Keith (Chris) Judd, Mary (Jeff) Hill, 21 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: His wife, Leila; sisters, Wanda Glover and Lucille Asay; brothers, Harmon and Frank Judd.
He will be remembered for his love of people, family, church and country, flying four American flags on his porch.
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