GEORGE FRANCOM Jr.

George Arthur Francom Jr. "Grandpa George" George Arthur Francom Jr. age 92 passed away March 22, 2010 in Sandy, UT. He was born January 14, 1918 in Payson, Utah to George Arthur Francom Sr. and Harriet Viola Jones. George grew up on the family farm in Payson, Utah. Attended BYU and UCLA. Served in the Army Air and Medical Corps. Served a mission to the Northern States Mission. Married his sweetheart Armanell Stone Francom on September 14, 1941 in Yuma, Arizona. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on June 29, 1942. After the war he was employed by the Howard Hughes Organization. He served most of his life as a Seventy and in numerous other church callings. He served faithfully for 15 years in the St. George Temple. Dad was a perfect example of loyalty, humility and kindness. He spent countless hours playing with his grandchildren and shared his love of reading with them. He was grateful for the many friends that surrounded him. He is survived by his children: Farrel (Debbie), Neal (Christine), Renae (Mark), 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and his brother Dale. Preceded in death by his wife, Armanell, son Kirk, parents and siblings; Thella Reynolds, Deon Rydalch, Aleen Francom, Ruth Nelson, and Dean Francom. Services will be held Saturday March 27, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Falcon Hill Ward, 10310 S. Ashley Park Dr. (2130 E. Sego Lily Dr.) Friends may call Friday, March 26th from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 East 10600 So., Sandy, and Saturday at the Ward 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment will be at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery. Online condolences at www.larkincares.com