VETERAN
US NAVY
Early Life: Stephen was born in Roosevelt, Utah, on December 14, 1932, to George Raymond Eldredge and Melba Hanson.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: On May 17, 1954, he married Marilyn Darlene Cahoon. Together, they raised five children. Stephen was a man of few words, but one only had to stand in his presence to see how he spoke volumes on the things that mattered most in life. The legacy he left were life lessons built upon example. Perseverance, hard work, kindness, selflessness and loyalty are our his hallmark. His loved ones lived to see him add a little fun to his life. They enjoyed making him laugh and smile, and especially, loved hearing tales about him when he was young. He was a bit mischievous as a youth. He joined the Navy with three of his high school buddies; they have remained friends throughout life. He loved airplanes, flying real ones and the models when he couldn't; he loved his children, but adored his grandchildren. He was a man who lived simply; never saw the importance of things, but valued people and work. Stephen worked all of his 81 years. Retirement kept being a passing thought. He had a brilliant and creative mind that was as sharp as a tack. Stephen R. Eldredge passed away at home, Wednesday, January 29, 2014. He was 81 years old.
Survived By: His daughters: Brenda; Barbara (Bryan) Livingston, Pam (Kevin) Kemp; sons: Mark (Brenda) and Keith; brothers: Glen (Delores) Eldredge, John (Joyce) Eldredge, sisters: Bette Wimmer, Marie (Clyde) Bartlett, JoAnn Nelson, Nancy Mitchell. His adored grandchildren: Stephen Tanner Livingston, Wm. Conner Livingston, Christian Marcus Kemp, and Nicholas Patrick Kemp. He was going to be a great grandfather this May.
Preceded In Death By: His wife, Marilyn; brother, Clark; and his parents.
Services: Berg Drawing Room Chapel
Mortuary: Berg Mortuary
Obituary: Berg Mortuary
Bio compiled by: AnnieDuckettHundley.
OHN ELDREDGE John Raymond Eldredge, 75 of Ballard, passed away from complications of pneumonia.
He was born December 29th, 1939 in Roosevelt to George Raymond and Melba Hanson Eldredge. He grew up on the family's farm with seven brothers and sisters. He attended school at the old Ballard School, Alterra and Union High School where he was very active in sports. John married Joyce Leth Wills May 28th, 1960. Together they had four sons.
John called himself a, “jack-of-all-trades and a master-of-none”. His jobs included the butter maker at Highland Diary, a roustabout, a truck driver for P.I.E., and a dispatcher for Basin Western. A trait that was much admired was that of builder and inventor. John built his own home as well as a home and home additions for his sons, and various projects such as head gates, and sheds for other people. He helped build the set for the movie, Jeremiah Johnson in Whiterocks Canyon. His interests include: hunting, fishing and camping (he and Joyce were brave enough to take all nine grandchildren camping for many summers).
He loved to read, especially histories of the Uintah Basin. As soon as he finished a book he hunted a person down to pass the book on to (even if that person was only slightly interested in the book topic). He was a big professional sports fan (especially the Utah Jazz) but found the most pleasure in following his own sons and grandchildren on the ball courts, ball fields or golf courses. He even acquired an appreciation of the theater seeing his grandchildren on Union's stage. He was a great conversationalist whether it be with friends and family at the kitchen table, coffee drinking guys at The Grill or over the fence with neighbors. We will miss his colorful, opinionated language. His cart is parked and chair is empty but our hearts are full having known John Eldredge.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Eldredge, Ballard; sons, Kary (Alawna) Eldredge, Ryan (Michele) Eldredge, all of Roosevelt; 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and siblings, Bette Wimmer, Moab; Glenn (Delores) Eldredge, Orem; Marie (Clyde) Bartlett, Logan; Nancy LouAnn Mitchell, Ballard; JoAnn Nelson, Montwell; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Derk Eldredge, baby son, John Raymond, grandson Thomas Ray Eldredge, brothers, Steve and Clark Eldredge.
Funeral services held on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ballard LDS Chapel. Viewings will be held on Sunday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary from 6 - 8 p.m. and Monday at the church 1 hour prior to the service. Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park. Condolences may be shared at www.hullingermortuary.com.
Early Life: Marilyn was born in Mound Valley, Idaho, on July 6, 1934, to Joseph Leroy and Lucille Walton Cahoon.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: On May 17, 1954, married Stephen R. Eldredge. Together, they raised five children and lived in Provo, Utah, for the last 40 years. Her greatest joy in her life were her grandchildren; nothing was more dear or precious to her. She was a faithful and dedicated homemaker and wife, second to her grandchildren, enjoyed a long drive on a beautiful day, as well as, the Price is Right. While the last several years, she fought valiantly against diabetes, she often said how blessed she was to have the loving care given by her son, Keith. Marilyn had a loving and giving heart and there was nothing she would not do for another. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will truly be missed by those who loved her. Marilyn Darlene Cahoon Eldredge passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2004, at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, with her family by her side. She is also blessed with being reunited with her first daughter. Marilyn was 69 years old.
Survived By: Her husband, Stephen R. Eldredge; daughters: Brenda, Sandy, UT; Barbara (Bryan) Livingston, Casper, WY; Pam (Kevin) Kemp, Saint Charles, IL; Sue (Jim) Stark, Lynnwood, WA; sons: Mark Eldredge, Provo, UT; Keith Eldredge, Provo, UT; one brother, Rex (Hazel) Cahoon, Sumner, WA; and her precious grandchildren: Tanner and Conner Livingston; Christian and Nicholas Kemp; and Charlie and Julie Stark.
Services: Berg Drawing Room Chapel
Mortuary: Berg Mortuary
Obituary: Provo Daily Herald | 28 Mar 2004
Bio compiled by: AnnieDuckettHundley.