Myrl Sanders Lindsey Obituary (1928 - 2015)

Myrl Sanders Lindsey was born Feb. 6, 1928, in Gilmer, Texas to Pleasant James & Julia Lindsey and passed away on March 14, 2015, in Herriman, Utah after a short illness. He is one of ten children, He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Alva, Earnestine, Leta, Jeanell and brothers Leroy, Clarence, and Pleasant (James). He was also preceded in death by his oldest son, Craig, and his second wife, Lauradene Bryson Lindsey. Survived by two sons Todd (Michelle) and Brett (Heidee) his sister, Francis Lindblom and brother, Arnold Lindsey, step children, Rick (Evelyn)Bryson, Robyn (Beto) Aquino, Jim (Stephanie)Bryson, Dianne (Glenn)Smith, Brent (Julia)Bryson, Rebecca (Mike)Doxey and Brent (Julia)Bryson, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As a child, his family moved to Arizona and then finally settled in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Dad was very active in high school playing football and tennis. He also loved basketball and softball. In November of 1946, he married his high school sweetheart, Earlene Loader (later divorced). They raised three sons, Craig, Todd, and Brett. He loved cars and a nice semi-truck. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission with Lauradene in Louisville, Kentucky; they loved their mission and mission family. Dad spent the majority of his career in the trucking industry, beginning his career in transportation working for his older brother, Clarence at Lindsey Motor Lines. He loved driving a truck, but eventually he moved into operations, working in dispatch, sales, and owning a trucking company. He eventually returned to driving truck in his 70s. He especially enjoyed taking his grandchildren on the truck with him. He finally set the brakes on that truck when he was almost 81 years old. Throughout his life he looked for opportunities to serve others at work, church, and in the community. Dad lived a selfless life. It was not unusual for him to give the last $5.00 in his wallet to help someone in need. He rarely passed up the opportunity to stop and help someone broken down on the side of the road. He stayed active into his 70s by playing basketball and tennis. He loved life, was a great story teller, and enjoyed playing dominoes. He travelled with his wife to visit their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. They made it a priority to attend all of their family's special events. Dad will be greatly missed here on earth, but he is now reunited with many loved ones. We express heartfelt love and appreciation to those at Welcome Home of Bountiful, the Beehive Home of Herriman, and Riverton Hospital for the wonderful and compassionate care of our father. "You're wonderful" or "You're beautiful" was what he was most often heard telling those visiting and caring for him. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in the Pleasant Grove Stake Center Chapel, 275 East 500 South, Pleasant Grove with a viewing held prior to the services from 11:30 - 1:15 p.m. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.