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CHARLES LAVER Obituary

Charles Keith Laver 1922 ~ 2011 Charles Keith Laver died on July 8, 2011. He was born on November 6, 1922 in Mantua, Utah to Charles Archie and Elzada Mary Petersen Laver. He was the fifth of nine children. He graduated from Box Elder High School and attended LDS Business College. He was a bombardier during World War II. He graduated, in accounting, from the University of Utah and later started his own CPA firm. He married the love of his life, B. Eleanor Ware, in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salt Lake City in 1951 and they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 1957. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor, and his five children Jeff, Todd, Nate (Sonya), Sue, Andrew (Jennifer), 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Vard (Marie), Clyde, Frank (Ann), and sisters Nola Larsen and Jeanne Nichols. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Boyd and Clinton, sister Kathlyn, and granddaughter, Emily. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, July 12 from 6-8 p.m. at the East Mill Creek 7th Ward building, 3408 Celeste Way (3120 East). A Memorial Service will be held at the East Mill Creek 7th Ward at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13. Condolences and private messages to the family can be posted at: www.holbrookmortuary.com In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, LDS Church Missionary Fund, Veteran's Hospital, or Cozy Hospice.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2011.

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LaVon Mills

July 12, 2011

Dear Sue and family,
May I express my sorrow at the passing of your dear father. Your memories of him can never be erased. Hold on to those memories and let them help heal your heartache. Wishing you and your family strength and peace at this difficult time. Love, LaVon Mills

July 11, 2011

Jeff - I am saddened by your loss of your father, and hope you and your family can find comfort together. Gerry Leonard

Stuart McDonald

July 11, 2011

Jeff, I'm very sorry for the loss of your father. You were sure a wonderful son and showed often how much you loved him, your mom, and the rest of your family.

Best wishes always my friend,

July 11, 2011

Sue, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your pain will be eased by many happy memories of your father. Take care, Jo Lone Lowry

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