Monte Williams Pendleton

1941 ~ 2013 Monte Pendleton, of Arroyo Grande, our loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with brain cancer on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, at home. Monte was born in February 11, 1941 in Murray, Utah, to Murlin Rhead and Edith Williams Pendleton, and grew up in Taylorsville, Utah. Monte married Collette Harvey on Dec. 15, 1960, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was later solemnized Dec. 15, 1971, in the Salt Lake Temple. He attended Granite High School, and then graduated with the first graduating class of Granger High School in 1959. He also attended Salt Lake Community College. Monte was employed at Titan Steel for three years and Hercules for three years. He spent 20 years working for Kennecott Copper Corp. He retired from PG&E after 23 years of service. He was a member of the IBEW Locals 1438 and 1285. He was also a member of the Salt Lake Valley Racing Association and NHRA (National Hot Rod Assoc.) for 13 years. He had held many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The family wishes to thank all the doctors, for their dedicated care, and Hospice, for their loving support. Monte is survived by his wife, Collette; children DeWayne "Butch," Dave (Jolynn), Chris and Monette Avaregan (Andre); nine grandchildren, who brought the greatest joy into his life. He is also survived by his sisters June Sorensen (Lowell), Nancy Nielsen (Ward) and Sharon Remund (Ray); and brother, Mark Pendleton (Shirley). He was preceeded in death by his parents and brother, Jack. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park in Salt Lake City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice.