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Loren Park Obituary

Loren C. Park 1931 ~ 2007 NEPHI- Loran Cleston Park passed away on Sun. May 20, 2007 in Provo, Utah. He was born October 6, 1931 in Nephi, Utah to Loran Hugh and Alice Enola Barnes Park. He married Marilyn Kay January 13, 1951 in Texas. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple October 22, 1951. Cleston is survived by his wife Marilyn; sons, Michael (Sheila) and Marlin (Denise); 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Grant (Iris) Park and Steven (Shirley) Park; sisters, Iris (Charles) Tolley and Sylvia (Robert) Ostergaard. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Valeen Braithwaite; son, Craig Loran Park. He was a member of the Utah National Guard from 1948-1991, in the 1457th Engineers GP and the 115th Engineers GP. He served in the Korean War. During Desert Storm he cared for the wives and children of soldiers serving in the 1457th Engineer GP. He retired in 1991 as a Command Sergeant Major (SGM). While in the guard, he and Marilyn made many life long friends. After his retirement he worked for Nephi City and the Juab School District for 15 years. He coached many of his sons' youth sports teams and was an avid Juab High School sports fan and bus driver. He was member of the Nephi City Fire Department for 35 years and a member of the Lions Club. He was also an active member of the LDS church where he held many offices and enjoyed singing in the choir. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and family camping at the 1/2 of Ten and Yuma, Arizona during the winter, playing with his family and friends, shopping, and going for a drive with his wife. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007 in the Nephi 2nd Ward, 222 S. 100 E. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 W. 300 N. and at the church one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Nephi Vine Bluff Cemetery.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on May 22, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Loren Park

15 Entries

Mack and MorRae Wilkey

May 25, 2007

Dear Marilyn and Family,
We love you and are thinking of you. I have been and still am down with the flu or we would have been over. Please accept our love and sympathy. We think of a lot of you. May our Father in Heaven bless you with strength, courage and faith at this time.
Mack and MorRae Wilkey

Malaree

May 24, 2007

Grandpa, I miss you so much already. I will think of you always with every day that passes and after every prayer. Please watch over Kaylee and Madison. Also, please watch over Grandma and my dad right now because they really need you. You are always in my thoughts and I love you always

Dave & Glenda Johnson

May 24, 2007

Dear Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We feel so bad about Cless's untimely death. We pray the Lord will bless your family and give you peace. Marilyn our prayers are with you at this time of loss.

Chesley Christensen

May 23, 2007

Marilyn
I have an idea what you are feeling as I have lost 2 wives. It certainly saddens me to know that Cles is gone. You have my deepest sympathy.

LynNae Evans

May 23, 2007

Marilyn and Family, I am sorry to hear of your lose. Cleston was a wonderful man. I will never forget the fun we had at the "Daddy Daughter Date". He was my Hero, because he took the time to be my "Dad". Not everyone would do that. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jeff Stephenson

May 22, 2007

Marilyn and Family, I was shocked and sadned to hear of Cleston's passing. He was a great man and a great leader. A true example of an NCO. I am proud to have known and served with him. We will all remember "Good ol' Sergeant" Park.

Charles Tidwell

May 22, 2007

I was saddened to read of Cleston's passing. We worked together in the Guard for many years. I always had the greatest respect for him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

MSG Mike Mellenthin

May 22, 2007

I will always have fond memories of "Good Old SGT Park" What a truly noble man. His one great concern was for "His Soldiers" We shall never see his like again. God bless his wonderful family at this sad time.

Bert & Sandra Paxman

May 22, 2007

Marilyn & family, we are sure sorry to hear about Cleston. He was a great man someone you could be very proud to have known. I enjoyed working with him in the ward. He will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bert & Sandra Paxman

May 22, 2007

We are sure sorry to hear about Cleston he was a great guy and we had a lot of good times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dixie Howard Mitchell

May 22, 2007

Dear Mailyn,
I was sorry to read of the passing
of Cleston.
My houghts and prayers are with you
at this time.
Dixie Howard Mitchell

David Goff

May 22, 2007

I am saddened to hear of Loren's passing. He was a true gentleman, professional and one of the finest soldiers and NCO's I had the honor to serve with. During Desert Storm he served with honor and effectiveness as a First Sgt. within the 1457th (that I had the honor to command). His family should take great pride in the life of such a noble man.

John Crosby (1SG RET) 19th SFG(A)

May 22, 2007

I’d like to offer my sincere condolences to the Park Family. CSM Park was a very nice person, always had a smile on his face, and always had a cheerful greeting to all he came across. I’m happy to say we shared a laugh or two together although we served in different units. He was a proud, quiet, professional Soldier. CSM Park, Rest well my Friend.

Diana Alder-Penney

May 22, 2007

CSM Park was the such a good soldier and friend. I was the Retention NCO for the Engineers
for a few years. He always had a smile and a helpful hint for me.
God bless his family at this time.
He will be missed by many.

Morris & Judy Wright

May 22, 2007

We were saddened with the news of Cleston's passing and express our deepest sympathy to Marilyn and the family. We hope and pray the family will be blessed with peace and solace at this time of parting and sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Sincerely,

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