Obituary: Terry H. Morrill

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"Grandad"

Terry Hinton Morrill, 72, of Spanish Fork, Utah passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2003 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 21, 1930 in Hurricane, Utah to Bernice Hinton and Cloyd Morrill.

Terry served in the ROTC at Utah State University and two years in the Army Artillery from 1954 to 1956. He married Erlynn Simpson, June 28, 1957 in the Salt Lake City Temple and made their home in Spanish Fork, Utah for 46 years.

Terry graduated from Utah State University in Ag science and taught Ag Mechanics, welding, and FFA at the Spanish Fork High School for 31 years.

After his retirement he became "Grandad" for his wife's daycare/ pre-school (Mother Goose) for 15 years. He spent countless years of service in numerous church callings as well as many community projects. He supported the Junior Livestock Show and helped organize the Utah County Fair in Spanish Fork.

Terry is survived by his wife of Spanish Fork; three daughters and three sons: Lori (Don), Val (Chase), Missy (David), Jon (Anne), Alex

(Suzette), Jeramy (Tammy); 17 grandchildren: Brian, Raelynn, Sam, T.J., Lexie, Zach, Brady, Colton, Aubrey, Tyler, Madison, Nick, Allura, Carson, Mikelle, Hailey, and Gentrie. He is also survived by three brothers: Clark, Denis, Layne; and four sisters: Marilyn, Myrna, Veneta, and Nina.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

The family wish to express their gratitude to Vista Care, and Marcie and Nancy.

Funeral services will be Monday, April 7, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the Spanish Fork 19th Ward Chapel, 585 North Main Street. Friends may call on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Walker Family Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork, and on Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the church prior to the services. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery with military honors by the Spanish Fork American Legion.

Condolences may be sent to

walkerfamilymortuaries.com.