Tribute to Papa

Last Sunday, Papa (Dave's grandpa) passed away. Yesterday, the services were held in Salem, Utah. I've only been with Papa a few times but I know he was much respected and loved. From my visits with him, he was a great guy. He was very supportive and loving. Papa was properly honored in the services. At the burial, he was given a Military honor (which got Dave interested in possibly joining). I know he will be much missed and I am excited to get to know him even more one day.

Albert Thomas Price(January 9, 1927 - September 28, 2008)

Albert Thomas Price 1927 ~ 2008

Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Albert Thomas Price, “Papa” passed away at Payson Nursing and Rehab on Sunday, September 28, 2008 surrounded by his loving family after a valiant struggle with Parkinson’s Disease and conditions incident to age. He was born January 9, 1927 at Castle Cornet, Guernsey, the Channel Islands, UK to Ernest and Mary Kathleen (Hanlon) Price. Albert was a veteran of World War II. He was always proud of his service in the British Army. He was in the tank corps of the 10th Royal Hussars and the Royal Reconnaissance Corps where he rose to the rank of Sergeant. Following his military service, he lived in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England and married Grace Amelia Webb on December 26, 1950. Their marriage was later solemnized in the London England Temple in 1961. Albert completed his education in English schools, and also attended LDS Business College. He worked for many years as a greengrocer, in the retail industry, and eventually found his niche in the insurance business where he worked for many years as District Manager of the Provo office of Blue Cross Blue Shield. In 1976 his wife, Grace, passed away, and in 1977 he married Sandra J. Otterstrom. Albert was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served two missions to England and one to Canada. Throughout his life he served in many church callings including Branch President, several Bishoprics and as a Counselor in the Salem, Utah Stake Presidency. He also served several years on the Salem City Council. Dad loved to return to his homeland of England, and did so frequently. He enjoyed times together with his family and friends in both the US and UK. Dad was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ernest and Kathleen; his brother Ernest; his wife Grace, his wife Sandra, and sister-in-law Pat Horsley. He is survived by his son Michael Bryan Price (Sunny), daughter Christine Patricia Wade (Brent), his brother Patrick, sister Eileen Douglas, both of the UK, and sons from his second marriage; Rick (Susan), Tom (Lorie) and Ron (Gina) Otterstrom, father- and mother-in-law Ira and Margaret Stone, sister- and brothers-in-law Denise and Jim McArthur and Rich Horsley, 18 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express its deep gratitude to Dr. William Leroy, and the countless other caregivers from Mountain View Hospital, Payson Nursing and Rehab, and Vista Hospice. Special thanks are expressed to Betty and John Watkin for their many kind visits to Dad. We would also like to thank Richard Banks for arranging military honors. There will be a viewing Thursday, October 2 from 7-9:00 pm at the Salem LDS chapel located at 60 South Main, Salem, Utah. Funeral services will be Friday, October 3 in the same building with a viewing beginning at 9:30 am and services starting at 11:00 am. Interment: Salem City Cemetery. Throughout his life Dad loved missionary work. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest that donations may be made to the LDS missionary fund.