Mervin C. Sharp (1922 - 2011)
Mervin C. Sharp, 88, passed away June 15, 2011, at Franklin County Medical Center. He was born Sept. 21, 1922, in Preston, Idaho, to Clarence John and LaVeda Porter Sharp. He married Mary Nichols on Dec. 15, 1948, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Mervin was an active member of the LDS Church, serving in many leadership and teaching positions. He and Mary served together as temple officiators in the Logan Temple for eight years.He taught in the Preston School District for 35 years and owned Sharp Honey Company. He was a hard worker and a loving husband and father. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his children, Alene (David) Parrish of Preston, Idaho, Gayle (Richard) Thompson of Clarkston, Utah, Lynda (Marvin) Sorensen of Preston, Idaho, Marie (Jerry) Larsen of Preston, Idaho, Kevin (Mary Sue) Sharp of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Brenda (Alan) Freestone of Monticello, Utah, Wayne (Stacey) Sharp of Clinton, Utah, and Karla (Craig) Dutson of Oak City, Utah; two brothers, Nolan (Shirley) Sharp and Howard (Kathy) Sharp; 37 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; an infant daughter; his parents; his sister, Florence; his brother, Keith; and one grandson.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 20, 2011, at 11 a.m. in the Preston Third Ward chapel, 155 N. 2nd West, Preston, Idaho, with Bishop Leonard Ward conducting. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Webb Funeral Home's new facility, 1005 S. 800 East, Preston, and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Preston Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Dr. Eskelson, the medical staff at the hospital and the staff at the Heritage Home who cared for our Dad. We love you Dad! Memories and condolences may be shared with the family atwww.webbmortuary.com.
