Spencer Coleman Hind

Spencer Coleman Hind "A Man of Service" Spencer Coleman Hind, 87, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008 in West Jordan, Utah after a long and productive life.He was born January 10, 1921 on a farm in Smithfield, Utah, the son of James Albert and Amy Coleman Hind. When Spencer was 7-years-old he contracted meningitis and lost his hearing completely. He attended the Ogden School for the Deaf where he met Gladys Allsop. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on December 5, 1940. Spencer and Gladys recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary with their family and friends. In spite of what many would consider a disability he worked hard to support his family. He was a welder repairman for Westinghouse for 35 years. Spencer was beloved in the deaf community and served the deaf people in many ways. He had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and passed this faith on to his children. He served diligently in the LDS Church and was a pioneer in the leadership of the deaf branch of the LDS Church. He was the first deaf person in the church to serve as Branch President. He presided over the Salt Lake Valley Branch for the Deaf for eight years. He was called to be a high councilman in the Salt Lake City Park Stake. He was also the first deaf person to serve in that calling. He served in many capacities in the church including as a temple worker and as a full time missionary along with his wife in the Houston Texas Mission. He loved horses and spent several happy years as part of the West Jordan Riding Club. He also loved dogs, tools, sports, and cars. The Hind sense of humor is legendary and Spencer was no exception. He loved to tell funny stories and tease his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; his children, Carol Stirling (Fred) of Pocatello, ID; Spencer J. (Judy, deceased; Karen), Richard (Cindy), Douglas (Karen), Ken (Valorie) all of West Jordan, Bill (Cherri) of Riverton, Janet Taylor (Boyd) of Mesa, AZ. He is also survived by 32 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. He was proud of his large family and enjoyed being among them. Preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Platt and Bernard and sisters Wilda and Thelma. Services will be held Saturday, December 20 at 1:00 p.m. in the LDS Chapel at 6540 South 2700 West, West Jordan, UT where friends may call Friday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 11:45 to 12:45 pm prior to services. Interment in the West Jordan City Cemetery. Online condolences to www.larkincares.com Dad, you can finally hear us.