Lory Vaughn Curtis Obituary (1949 - 2018)

Lory Vaughn Curtis was born in Long Beach, California on March 27, 1949 and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 19, 2018, in Riverton, Utah. Lory enjoyed all aspects of his life; recreational, professional, religious, and family. It was not uncommon to find him doing something with his hands. Whether it was tinkering with wood working tools, fixing something on a car, helping those in need, writing books, taking pictures, or blessing his family, his hands were always active in doing good. Lory joined the Marine Corps in August 1967 and was trained in structural mechanics wherein he quickly became one of the instructors of the Naval Air Technical School, in Millington, Tennessee (just outside of Memphis). It was there that he met his wife, Christine Verdon, and they were married in July 1969. He later transitioned to the Army and was commissioned an officer and flew helicopters until his last assignment as the ROTC Director at the University of Utah. He served for a total of 27 years in the military and retired as a Major in the U.S. Army. He was enamored with teaching and education. He was a college professor, a high school teacher, a Vice Principal, and a Principal. He earned a Bachelor's Degree, 2 Masters Degrees, and a Ph.D. He retired as a Principal from the Canyon School District in 2014. Lory is survived by his wife, 5 children, 16 grandchildren, and 2 brothers. A viewing will be held in his honor on Monday, November 26, at the Bluffdale 1st Ward from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. (15429 S Iron Horse Blvd, Bluffdale, Utah) Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at the Bluffdale 1st Ward from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. (15429 S Iron Horse Blvd, Bluffdale, Utah) Burial Services will be carried out after the funeral at the Utah Veterans Cemetery (17111 S Camp Williams Rd, Bluffdale, Utah)