Donald H. Rasmussen
1928 ~ 2009
St. George, UT - Donald H. Rasmussen was born October 4, 1928 in Springville, Utah. He was the son of Arnold H. and Deane Martain Rasmussen. He lived in the Provo/Orem area most of his life, graduating from Provo High School.
He was an Ironworker by trade working for Bechtel Corp., Consolidated Western Steel and most of the time for American Bridge at Geneva Steel. He attended night school at Utah Valley University, then Utah Technical College, where he learned blue print reading and other crafts. Later he taught the Ironworker Apprentice classes in Safety, Blue-Print Reading and Welding at Utah Technical College. At one time he was the youngest superintendent for American Bridge Co. in California where he worked on the L.A. Convention Center in the early 1970's.
He was previously married and had two children. He married Martha Brown Lamoreaux on June 20, 1958. He is survived by his wife, Martha and his children Sharon (Joel) Murphy of Pleasant Grove; Charlotte Lamoreaux (Richard) Evans of St. George; Alan (Margarett) Rasmussen of Provo; Dean (Alisa) Rasmussen of Kaysville; Don J. (Kara) Rasmussen of Spanish Fork; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was active in the LDS Church and held many positions, High Priests Group presidency in two wards, Ward Activities Committee, Young Men Presidency, Scout Master, Asst. Scout Master, Webelos, Merit Badge Counselor, Scout Committeeman and Home Teacher. He had a compassionate spot in his heart for the elderly neighbors and always for the underdog.
He and his wife, Martha, have lived in St. George for nearly 20 years. His home was always open and his greatest joy was when he was surrounded by his family, which was often.
In St. George a visitation will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Bloomington Hills LDS 4th Ward Chapel, 750 Ft Pierce, St. George, Utah. In Orem a visitation will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Sundberg/Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State St., Orem, Utah followed by Graveside services at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State St., Provo, Utah. Arrangements under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221.
3 comments:
We are so sorry to hear about your dad!
Sharon, I already left a message on your facebook but if your like me I hardly look at facebook. Your father looked like such a nice man and it sounds like he had a very wonderful life. I'm so sorry for your loss. Even though we know it's not true I think we think we will have our parents with us here forever. My father passed away over 10 years ago and I still miss him.
Sharon, I don't know how I found your site, but its sooo cool! I enjoy checking it out every once in a while.
I'm so sorry to read about your Dad though. My Dad died last year in April (2008) from cancer. He had it everywhere. Even though he wasn't close to any of us girls, we all still pitched in and took care of him. Still, its been a tough year since he died! Somewhere in my mind, I just couldn't imagine not having a Dad around! Ya just think they are going to be here forever! At my age I still have to do an occasional reality check!?
I do hope the great memories you have of your Dad will bring you the peace and comfort you need to get through the tough days ahead.
Take Care ---
Sherry Larsen Woodard
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