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Alvin Rust Obituary
1930~2024
Riverton, UT-Alvin "Al" Eugene Rust age 94 passed on December 7, 2024, in Riverton, Utah. He was born on May 22, 1930, in Freewater, Oregon to Jacob and Pauline (Raugust) Rust. Alvin married Lauretta Paxton on October 9, 1930. Alvin was the founder of Rust Coin in Salt Lake and currently in Provo, as Freewater Coin Company. Now owned and operated by his grandson, Jacob. He was an avid fisherman and loved all sports. Al was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings including the Bishop of original 19th Ward. He is survived by his wife Lauretta. Children: Gaylen, Bryan (Tracie) Rust, Deanne (Kelly) Rust, Larene (Mike) Moreno, and Sherilee (Dean) Kazemini. Nineteen grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Al is also survived by his two sisters: Glenys (David) Becker and Wilma (Tony) Crisi, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was loved by all he knew and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Pauline (Raugust) Rust. Older brother Leonard Rust and grandson Brandon Bills. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Riverton 19th Ward building located at 12830 South 2700 West in Riverton, Utah. A viewing prior to the funeral service from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Interment will be at Kanosh City Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. December 14, 2024. For Funeral Service Streaming Zoom link please reach out to the family. An obituary will be posted on holbrookmortuary.com.
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Marlene Little (Ruth Phelps Daughter)
February 7, 2025
My Mom and Alvin's wife was friends. She came to my Mom's Funeral and told me Mom could do more for me in heaven than on earth.
Brent Ashworth
December 31, 2024
Al Rust was one of my dearest friends for much of my life. I am sorry to have just learned of his passing. I always considered Al one of my mentors in collecting and one of my closest friends. We shared many happy times and a couple sad ones. He will be dearly missed.
Susie Smith
December 15, 2024
We greatly appreciated our neighbors, the Rust family! We remember Alvin fondly with a wide smile and a chuckling laugh. Such a pleasant and knowledgeable man. He was a good provider to his family. A wonderful guy all around. He will be missed and we send our condolences to Lauretta and all the family. With love, Susie and Barry Smith
Rudolf Seipel
December 13, 2024
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Al.He was our Bishop many years ago in the old 19th. WARD.We stayed in touch with this wonderful man and his wife for all this years.I remember seeing the whole family at Spirit Lake 50 years ago.We had a great time.I also run into Al at Jazz and U of U Basketball games.Rest in Peace Al.My deepest Condolences to Lauretta and Family.With Love Rudy Seipel
Peter Guyon
December 12, 2024
So sorry to learn of the passing of this gentleman. He was the epitome of honesty and integrity and a great leader in his own family. He will be greatly missed.
Lonney Carroll
December 11, 2024
Sorry to hear your dad passed away Bryan and let your mom know as well I happen to be living in Kansas other wise I would come to the funeral.
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