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Draper, Utah
Jun 12, 1935 – May 25, 2011
Michael Leland Bingham
1935 to 2011
Michael Leland Bingham; 75, of West Point, Utah passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at his home in West Point. Mike was born June 12, 1935 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the son of Leland Joseph and Nellie Adeline Levedahl Bingham.
Mike attended schools in Idaho Falls, Idaho and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He continued his education at BYU earning a Bachelors Degree in Banking and Financing. Following his education, he served in the US Marine Corp and was stationed at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California. He followed is service in the military by going on an LDS Mission to Helsinki, Netherlands.
Mike married Wilma Martineau on August 30, 1961 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They shared 49 years together. He supported his family for 20 years in the banking industry. He has worked for First Security Bank, Mutual of New York Life, Bank of Utah, Contour Composite, Murdock Chevrolet and retired at age 70 as a driver for Napa Auto Parts.
He has been recognized for his service as Chair of the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce, as Rookie of the Year for Mutual of New York, as Kiwanis of the Year and for the help in raising money to start up Enable Industries.
With Wilma at his side, they served 3 LDS Missions including one year in the Odgen Inner City Mission, four years with the Special Needs Mutual in the Weber West Area, three years in the Family History Center in Salt Lake City and most recently two years in the Ogden Temple. He enjoyed serving in the many callings he held in his various wards.
Mike had a great love for fishing. There are many calm fish out there today. He enjoyed going boating and bird hunting. He was a fan of BYU Football and Basketball as well as the Utah Jazz. He enjoyed watching old movies and spending time with his family in whom he was so proud of.
Mike is survived by his wife Wilma. His children; Mike (Suzanne), Jane (Bryan) Cox, Marie (Kirk) Miller, Lance (Kristy), Katie (Dave) Boatwright, Matt (Katie), Kathy (Scott) Wade, Art (Heather) and LeAnna Bingham. A brother; Howard (Kim) and a sister; Debra (Pat) Murphy. 36 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Steve Bingham.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 10:00 am in the West Point 10th Ward Chapel (2852 West 300 North, West Point, Utah) with Bishop Greg Norman conducting. The family will meet with friends from 9 to 9:45 am at the chu
Yes, thank you for placing Mike's obituary in the local paper to inform those of us who attended school and graduated with him; we will let other classmates know. Mike was a great friend, a good example, a special person, another classmate who will be missed. Arlene Andersen Adams
May 30, 2011
Wilma,
Thank you for placing Mike's obituary in our local paper. Mike was a good hunting and fishing partner to my dad and it was always nice to visit Mike at the bank, at the furniture store or anywhere around town. I am sorry for your loss and send my condolences.
Garth Flamm
May 28, 2011 | Rexburg, ID
Dear Wilma and Family,
Cindy and I send our love at this tender time. We pray the Lord's choice blessings of peace and comfort to be with you all. We have wonderful memories of the Bingham family during the Layton 37th Ward days.
Tim & Cindy Hawkes Family
Tim Hawkes
May 27, 2011 | Layton, UT
Wilma, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet husband. My love and prayers go out to you. It is not an easy thing to have a mate pass on. Thank goodness for our testimonies of the Gospel and the knowledge we have of the here-after. Please know that I love you and I hope to see you at Island Park. Do you think that you all will come? I will try and call you.
May 27, 2011
