Person:Waldo Black (1)

Obituary: Millard County Chronicle Progress, Thursday, 30 Sep 2004, page 8:Waldo Jay BlackA life well livedWaldo Jay Black, 79, died on Sunday, Sept 26, 2004 at Salt Lake City, Utah from causes incident to age.Waldo was born October 19, 1924 in Deseret, Millard County, Utah, the third son of Averno T. and Inga Marie Jensen Black.Waldo married Dora Williams on March 31, 1951. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 30, 1960. Dora died April 20, 1984.Waldo grew up in Deseret, where he enjoyed an active life in a rural setting that included swimming in the irrigation canals, playing practical jokes, and enjoying life-long friendships and the freedom to explore his interests. Waldo attended school in Deseret and Hinckley and graduated from Hinckley High School in 1942. He was a starting end on the Hinckley High School six-man football team. After high school, Waldo attended Brigham Young University, worked for the Union Pacific Railroadas a student telegrapher and later with his father and brothers on the family farm, and then volunteered for the draft to serve in the United States Army.In the Army, Waldo did his basic training at Camp Fannin, Texas and then was assigned to the infantry overseas. He served in the 684th Ordnance Ammunition Company, attached to the United States Fifth Army, stationed in Italy. After Germany's surrender, he shipped out for the invasion of Japan; he was at sea when the war ended. Waldo finished his military service at Camp Polk, Louisiana. He was glad to have marched in the parade at the first celebration of the 4th of July held in Vicksburg, Mississippi since the Civil War. He was humored to learn, when he was discharged, that his medical records said, "Flat feet. No marching." Waldo was proud to have served his country during World War II.After his discharge from the Army, Waldo returned to Deseret. He attended Utah State University and then cast his lot as a farmer. He raised alfalfa hay, alfalfa seed, wheat, barley, oats and corn. He also raised cattle (Herefords and Holsteins) and ranched at the family's Lazy Bar D Ranch in Tooele County. He was a careful and hardworking farmer and rancher who appreciated the products and surprises of nature. He understood firsthand the law of the harvest. There were some good years and several lean years. He retired from farming and ranching in 1984.Waldo and Dora met on a blind date for a New Year's dance in 1949. The made their home in Deseret, where they built a home and raised their family. Waldo's interests were expansive. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, traveling, family gatherings, friendships, family and national history, and politics. He was gregarious but practical and had great common sense. A sister-in-law commented that she would rather be lost in the desert with Waldo than with any other person because he was the most likely to get them rescued. Waldo and Dora gave their children love, taught them principles of integrity and hard work, and sparked their interest in education, the wider world, and their rich family heritage.Waldo was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as an elders quorum president, as a ward executive secretary, and as a counselor in two bishoprics. He also served a Church service mission in the Delta, Utah Bishop's Storehouse.Waldo is survived by an extended family, including his four Children: Boyd (Janice) Black, Bountiful; Craig (Carolyn) Black, Bountiful; David (fiancee Rebecca Bateman) Black, Springville; and Gayla Black, Salt Lake City; 11 Grandchildren: Alissa Black, Cally (Trent) Anderson, Dan (Kimberly) Black, Scott (Kami) Black, Elder Cameron Black (Pennsylvania Harrisburg Mission), Elder Brian Black (England London Mission), Christopher Black, Patrick Black, Jordan Black, Breanne Black, and Larissa Black; and one Great-Grandchild: Connor Anderson. He was preceded in death by his Wife: Dora, his Parents, and his Brothers: Dean L. Black and Verle Dee Black. Funeral services for Waldo will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Deseret-Oasis Ward. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening, September 29, at Nickle Mortuary in Delta from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; friends may also call at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment in the Deseret, Utah cemetery.The family especially thanks the staff of The Residence of CareSource in Salt Lake City and Waldo's friends and neighbors in the communities of Deseret and Oasis for their care and concern. Waldo always only wanted to live in his "lovely Deseret."

Obituary: Millard County Chronicle Progress, Thursday, 30 Sep 2004, page 8:Waldo Jay BlackA life well livedWaldo Jay Black, 79, died on Sunday, Sept 26, 2004 at Salt Lake City, Utah from causes incident to age.Waldo was born October 19, 1924 in Deseret, Millard County, Utah, the third son of Averno T. and Inga Marie Jensen Black.Waldo married Dora Williams on March 31, 1951. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 30, 1960. Dora died April 20, 1984.Waldo grew up in Deseret, where he enjoyed an active life in a rural setting that included swimming in the irrigation canals, playing practical jokes, and enjoying life-long friendships and the freedom to explore his interests. Waldo attended school in Deseret and Hinckley and graduated from Hinckley High School in 1942. He was a starting end on the Hinckley High School six-man football team. After high school, Waldo attended Brigham Young University, worked for the Union Pacific Railroadas a student telegrapher and later with his father and brothers on the family farm, and then volunteered for the draft to serve in the United States Army.In the Army, Waldo did his basic training at Camp Fannin, Texas and then was assigned to the infantry overseas. He served in the 684th Ordnance Ammunition Company, attached to the United States Fifth Army, stationed in Italy. After Germany's surrender, he shipped out for the invasion of Japan; he was at sea when the war ended. Waldo finished his military service at Camp Polk, Louisiana. He was glad to have marched in the parade at the first celebration of the 4th of July held in Vicksburg, Mississippi since the Civil War. He was humored to learn, when he was discharged, that his medical records said, "Flat feet. No marching." Waldo was proud to have served his country during World War II.After his discharge from the Army, Waldo returned to Deseret. He attended Utah State University and then cast his lot as a farmer. He raised alfalfa hay, alfalfa seed, wheat, barley, oats and corn. He also raised cattle (Herefords and Holsteins) and ranched at the family's Lazy Bar D Ranch in Tooele County. He was a careful and hardworking farmer and rancher who appreciated the products and surprises of nature. He understood firsthand the law of the harvest. There were some good years and several lean years. He retired from farming and ranching in 1984.Waldo and Dora met on a blind date for a New Year's dance in 1949. The made their home in Deseret, where they built a home and raised their family. Waldo's interests were expansive. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, traveling, family gatherings, friendships, family and national history, and politics. He was gregarious but practical and had great common sense. A sister-in-law commented that she would rather be lost in the desert with Waldo than with any other person because he was the most likely to get them rescued. Waldo and Dora gave their children love, taught them principles of integrity and hard work, and sparked their interest in education, the wider world, and their rich family heritage.Waldo was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as an elders quorum president, as a ward executive secretary, and as a counselor in two bishoprics. He also served a Church service mission in the Delta, Utah Bishop's Storehouse.Waldo is survived by an extended family, including his four Children: Boyd (Janice) Black, Bountiful; Craig (Carolyn) Black, Bountiful; David (fiancee Rebecca Bateman) Black, Springville; and Gayla Black, Salt Lake City; 11 Grandchildren: Alissa Black, Cally (Trent) Anderson, Dan (Kimberly) Black, Scott (Kami) Black, Elder Cameron Black (Pennsylvania Harrisburg Mission), Elder Brian Black (England London Mission), Christopher Black, Patrick Black, Jordan Black, Breanne Black, and Larissa Black; and one Great-Grandchild: Connor Anderson. He was preceded in death by his Wife: Dora, his Parents, and his Brothers: Dean L. Black and Verle Dee Black. Funeral services for Waldo will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Deseret-Oasis Ward. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening, September 29, at Nickle Mortuary in Delta from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; friends may also call at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment in the Deseret, Utah cemetery.The family especially thanks the staff of The Residence of CareSource in Salt Lake City and Waldo's friends and neighbors in the communities of Deseret and Oasis for their care and concern. Waldo always only wanted to live in his "lovely Deseret."