Edward K. Tangren

Edward K. Tangren Sr., affectionately known as "Pop," passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, during a brief stay at a Rapid City assisted living center, both he his wife, Cleone, had been in the loving care of his only daughter Jodi Thorson and her family in Philip, South Dakota, since 2012. Cleone passed away in 2012. Being around family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren, was his key to longevity. Family was everything to him.

He was born on January 26, 1934, in Moab, Utah to Lucian Randolph and Ethelinda Henrie Tangren. He was the ninth of ten children and the youngest of the boys.

At three he moved to Provo, attending schools there. He excelled in sports at Provo High, including track, baseball, and football. Lettering in baseball and football his junior and senior years. In 1951 he received the Ray Schwartz award as Provo High's outstanding lineman, and graduated in 1952.

Pop met the love of his life and eternal companion, Cleone Jennie Soulier, in the spring of 1954 and they were married on February 24 1955. Together they had seven children, Edward K Jr, Dannie Marcus, Perry Randolph, Jerry Clan, Tyler Nathan, Jodi Cleone, Mathew Brook. They were sealed for time and all eternity to each other and to their children in the Provo LDS Temple at the mouth of Rock Canyon on January 4, 1974.

In May 1956, he became a Journeyman Electrician and joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was a member of the Utah Local Chapter 354, and in 2021 he received his pin for 65 consecutive years of IBEW membership. Five of his six sons, one grandson, and two grandsons-in-law followed in his footsteps becoming electricians. He worked most of his career for U.S. Steel Corporations Geneva Steel Works plant, in Vineyard, Utah. He retired from there in 1985.

Beyond his professional achievements, Pop's family was really the heart of his life. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he cherished every moment spent with his family. Ed and Cleone along with their seven kids began their biggest adventure when they began the construction of their mountain home themselves in 1973, and have continued to build and improve upon it year after year. Through their dedication and hard work, and the hard work of their now grown adult children and grandchildren they have made their cabin property along with their Moab desert property into beautiful retreats for their entire family and now new generations are enjoying their labor of love.



Pop is survived by his children, Ed Tangren Jr. (Patti-Jo), Dan Tangren (Peggy), Perry Tangren (Sheela), Tyler Tangren, Jodi Tangren Thorson (Bob), Brook Tangren (Suzy) and their posterity, to date including 41 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his older brother Karl Tangren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ed was preceded in death by his adoring wife Cleone, and son Jerry Tangren. Daughter-in-law Linda Tangren, and granddaughter Kristen Tangren Coughlin. Infant granddaughters Becky Tangren and Jamie Tangren and infant grandson Dallin Tangren. His parents Lucian and Ethelinda and siblings Imogene Tangren Hawkins, Garth Tangren, Bob Tangren, Clair Tangren, Hugh Tangren, Marie Tangren Crandall, Bud Tangren, and Normalynn Tangren Williams.

The funeral will be held Saturday, December 7th , 2024, at the Spanish Valley Mortuary, 386 N 100 W, Moab, Utah, at 11:00 am. A short viewing will be held one hour prior to services. Interment, following, at Grand Valley Cemetery, 841 Sand Flatts Rd Moab, Utah. Cards and condolences may be sent to Jodi Thorson 20965 E Grindstone Rd. Philip, SD 57567