Orlo Val Sherman Obituary (1934 - 2014)

Orlo Val Sherman passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 3, 2014. Val was born to Orlo Lionel Sherman, Jr. and Dellis Edith Christiansen Sherman on August 9, 1934. He enjoyed a happy childhood on their family farm in Huntington, Utah. He graduated from North Emery High School and enlisted to serve his country in the Korean War. Upon return, Val married Sharon Mary Hurskainen on March 1, 1958, in Orangeville, Utah with whom he raised five children in Price, West Valley, and South Jordan, Utah. He loved hard work, gardening, bowling, storytelling, reading, and card-sharking. Val's greatest pride was his large, close-knit family, especially his many grand and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his brothers Kimble (Ramona) Sherman and Ross (Carolyn) Sherman. His children Pamela (Mark) Wagstaff, Penny Sherman, Russell Layne (Rhonda) Sherman, Patricia "Patty" (Lance) Sherman and Stephanie (Jim) Petersen. Grandchildren Jared (Mindy) Wagstaff, Amie Wagstaff, Emilie (Natalie) Wagstaff, Ashley (Cody) Patten, Holden (Jill) Wagstaff, Adrian (Ben) St. Vaughan, Sarah St. Vaughn, Abigail St. Vaughan, Jordan Orlo (Sami) Sherman, Samantha Sherman, Amber (Ryan) Taylor, Brandi (Russell) Walters, Kimberly Petersen and Cristian Petersen. His growing family also included great-grandchildren Jaymes, Chaseton, Sophia, Samuel, Sydney, Ethan, Audrey, Zachary, Adelyn and Phoebe. Val was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon and eight brothers and sisters. Val's family wishes to give tribute to the staff members of Golden Living and Access Hospice for their truly loving and gracious care. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014, 12:00 noon at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. So. Jordan Pkwy. (10600 So.) Viewings will be held on Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Utah Food Bank or Meals on Wheels would be appreciated. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095