Qwenn Dutson Astle

Qwenn Dutson Astle October 7, 1920 - July 9, 2005 Qwenn was born October 7, 1920, to Alma Paul and Martha Caroline Dutson Astle, in the town of Grover, Wyoming. He attended Grover Elementary and Star Valley High School in Afton, Wyoming. While he was in high school, he excelled in football and boxing. After graduation, he worked as a sheepherder, and also worked in Imlay, Nevada in the Tungsten Mines. He attended BYU for two years. At the start of World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he attended school for Visual Communications, and served as a signalman on many ships in the Atlantic Theater. He was discharged from the Navy in 1945. After a year of working the family ranch, he decided to enlist in the U.S. Army, where he served his Country in the Army Intelligence Services. He retired from military service in 1963. He and his family then settled down in Utah where he secured employment at BYU as the first certified laundry manager in the state of Utah. He was a member of the Intermountain Area Association of Institutional Laundry Managers, where he served as President from 1972-73. He retired from BYU in 1985 and has since enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and involvement with his church. On May 5th, 1947, he married his sweetheart AnneMarie Stotts. The marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple. They were blessed with 2 children. At the time of his death, Qwenn was a High Priest in the LDS church and served faithfully in various positions. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, AnneMarie; daughter, Carol Rae DeBacker; Son, Steven Lee (Collette); (Children of Carol) Kimberly (Jed), Heather (Greg-deceased), Chad; (Children of Steven) Stephanie (Sean), Nathan (Laura), Jacob (Lindsay), Nicole (Wes); great-grandchildren, Robert, Brady, Brandon, Kyra, Ammon, Lexi Jane, with one additional great-grandson to be born in November. He is also survived by 4 brothers, Merle, Sem, Evan, and Dale; and 2 sisters, Zoma Kidd, and Vesta Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Camille Astle; son-in-law, Ricky Jack Thornton; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The family would like to thank Dr. Gerald Stephanz and the staff on the the 7th floor at UVRMC for the loving care that was given to Qwenn. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sharon Stake Center, 545 South 800 East in Orem. Family and friends may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street in Orem and also one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be at the Orem City Cemetery with full military rites provided by VFW District #4. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com