Lavelle Barlow Bair Obituary (1923 - 2008)

OGDEN - LaVelle Barlow Bair passed away suddenly July 10, 2008 at his home in Ogden, Utah He was born September 24, 1923 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Preston Scott and Mary Barlow Bair. He served in the US Army during World War II. He married Carol Harding in Fairview, Idaho September 14, 1946. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple. They were married 38 years and raised 7 children and were later divorced. LaVelle was a member of the LDS Church. "Bair," known by many friends, learned the plumbing trade from his father at an early age. He delivered groceries and plumbing supplies throughout the intermountain west. LaVelle is survived by his children, Carolyn White, Hurley, NM; Douglas (Kaye) Bair St George, UT; Lorraine (Dennis) Porter, Brigham City, UT; Kenneth (Christine) Bair, Huntsville, UT; Wendell Bair, Pflugerville, TX; ShaunaLee Kirkland, Ogden, UT; Sheila (Dean) Carlsen, Layton, UT; his brothers Preston Gale Bair, Sandy, UT and Nathan Webster, Ogden, UT and his sister Marilyn Griffin, Missoula, MT. LaVelle is survived by 28 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren and his pet kitty. LaVelle is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Verna Haggerty of California; daughter Ruelonda; sweetheart and best friend Betty Detmers. LaVelle will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. A viewing will take place at Myers Mortuary of Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. on Friday, July 18, 2008 from 5 to 7p.m., private family service to follow. Interment will be in Idaho Falls, Idaho at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 July 18, 2008 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM