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Alma Magleby Obituary
Richfield, Utah
Longtime resident and businessman, Alma Gray Magleby, 83, passed away on February 3, 2022, in Richfield, Utah. Alma was born on August 27, 1938 to Neal S and Crystal Gray Magleby in Richfield, Utah. He married his high school sweetheart, Gwendolyn Jensen, on September 11, 1958, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were both members of the Richfield High School class of 1956. Gwen preceded him in death on January 6, 2019.
Alma graduated from the California College of Mortuary Science in 1959, and then returned to Richfield to join his father and brother in running the business. Thirty-five years later Alma's son, Kelly, joined the firm making three Magleby generations in funeral service. During his career he served as president of the Utah Funeral Directors Association. Alma worked as a funeral director compassionately serving Richfield and Southern Utah for over 60 years.
Alma led a life of service to his community. He was a past president of Richfield JayCees, Richfield Diners Club, Richfield Lions Club, and Richfield Independence Day Incorporated (IDI) Committee. He served as vice president of the Utah State JayCees. Alma was a recipient of the JayCees Key Man Award and the Richfield Distinguished Service Award. He was a member of the Elks Club in charge of the annual Elks Memorial Day for many years and chaired the Elks Student Scholarship Program. He performed duties as manager of the Southern Utah Jr. Livestock Show and also worked as the show's secretary for two decades. He served for over 30 years on Richfield's IDI Committee and held the office of treasurer in addition to president. He was recognized as Richfield's "Mr. 4th of July", and the City of Richfield has also honored Alma with the Mac Neal Magleby Service Award. He was a member of the Richfield Fire Department and received his 50 year service pin from the Utah State Firemen's Association in 2021.
Alma was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions throughout his life. He loved his family and was a devoted husband and father. Alma found joy in watching and supporting his children's achievements. He was known for his unending supply of "lucky" $2 bills he gave his grandchildren and for promoting the merits of conservative politics to anyone who would listen. Alma earned the loving title of "Great Grandpa Tickle" because of his attention to the little ones to the point of their happy squeals.
He is survived by two daughters and one son: Shelly (John) Hawley, Bakersfield, CA; Kim (Drew) Memmott, Chicago, IL; Kelly (Judy) Magleby, Richfield, UT; 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sister and sisters-in-law: Mary Nebeker, Barbara Wayman, and Pam Jensen.
Preceded in death by parents; siblings: Mac Neal Magleby and Julia (Bob) Mohr; brothers- and sister-in-law: George Peterson, Von Wayman, Scott Jensen, Charles Jensen, and Phil (Carol) Hyatt.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Richfield East Stake Center, 800 North 500 East. Friends may call Sunday evening at the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield, from 6-7 p.m. or Monday morning at the stake center from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Live streaming of the services and online guestbook can be found at www.maglebymortuary.com under Alma's obituary. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
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Richard C Skola
February 9, 2022
My sincere sympathy to Alma's wife, family, and friends. I am thankful to have known Alma, and his parents for most of my life. Good people, for sure.
Sky Olsen
February 8, 2022
I remember when the Magelby family lived next to my grandparents across the street from Pahvant Elementary. When we'd visit, their miniature Collie would come over for a cookie, and we'd often chat with the Magelby's. They were always so nice. My sincerest condolences to the Magelby family.
Daniel Pieniak
February 5, 2022
Sorry to hear about a fellow $2 bill user, who was making people smile, pass away.
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