Ashby "Bill" Spencer Obituary (1917 - 2006)

“Bill” Ashby “Bill” Spencer passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2006, after a long illness. Bill was born May 4, 1917 to Raymond and Emma Alpha Pixton Spencer in Taylorsville, Utah. He married Evva Burrows January 30, 1940, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Bill was a hard working man who farmed for many years. He worked as the Superintendent of Grounds at the Utah State Fair Park, the manager of Laurel Brown Equestrian Park and a supervisor with the Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation. After his retirement, until the age of 87, Bill worked for the Larry H. Miller Sports Group at the Salt Palace and the Delta Center. He especially enjoyed the personal relationships with the players of the Utah Jazz, and his co-workers. He also volunteered in many community activities such as the Ute Rangers Riding Posse, Boy Scouts of America, and 4-H clubs. He served on The Days of 47 Committee and as President of Salt Lake County Fair Board where he helped organize the first Calf Scramble. Bill was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and completed many church callings. Dad’s “little slice of heaven” was his property on the South Fork of the Weber River, where he and Evva enjoyed spending summer days with their family and friends. Survived by his loving, devoted wife of 66 years, Evva; daughters, JoAnn Buck, Judy Terry, Kathy (Paul) Barnard; sons, David A. (Patti), Bruce W. (Vicci) Spencer; many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Elwood, Kenneth and Ben; son-in-law, Jack Terry; and great-granddaughter, Madison Harmon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. at the Taylor’s Grove Ward Chapel, 1400 West 4800 South. Friends may call Friday, May 5th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St., and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment Murray City Cemetery A special thanks to Harmony Hospice.