Joseph Summerill Baugh Obituary (1929 - 2016)

1929 ~ 2016 "My cup runneth over with gratitude for the 87 years I have been on this beautiful earth. I was born in Providence, Utah, August 29, 1929, at my Grandma Clawson's home to Joseph Baugh and Ardella Clawson. I was raised in Logan, Utah on lots of love and popcorn. Our home was blessed with six boys: myself, Charles, Spencer (died a baby), Philip, Bruce and Paul. I attended school in Logan from grade school to Utah State. I served a full time mission in Sweden for 2 ½ years. I found my sweetheart Beth Johnson across the street in Logan. We were married in the Logan Temple 62 wonderful years ago. Then I attended dental school in St. Louis, Missouri. I then served as a Captain in the US Army. After the Army, I opened a dental practice in Brigham City, Utah for six years. I furthered my education by attending orthodontic school in Portland, Oregon. After school we moved to Murray, Utah where I practiced for 33 years and made our home there for 47 years. Our lives were enriched with five children: Kent (Stephanie), Cynthia (Kerry), Susan (Michael), Mark (Maureen), and Alan (Becky). We were then blessed with 18 grandchildren, who gave us 29 great grandchildren. They are the joy of my life. I sit and watch them play and wonder how they will grow up and what they will become. I have served in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from Scout leader, to teacher, to high councilman, to Bishop. After retiring, I served a full time mission in Hawaii with my sweet eternal companion. Thanks to all my family and friends who have filled my life with joy. When I pass away I will be able to say,'Life has been wonderful, and that's all that matters!'" Joe passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 23, 2016. He was generous to us all and taught us how life should really be lived. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the LDS Church General Missionary Fund:ldsphilanthropies.org. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 28, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at the Murray 1st Ward, 755 East Three Fountains Circle. Viewings will be Sunday, November 27, 2016, from 5:00-7:00 pm., at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street and Monday, 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment: Murray City Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT 84107