Wilford Stromness

Wilford H. Stromness Bill Wilford H. Stromness returned to his Heavenly Father and his sweetheart, Syble, September 14, 2010. He was born October 15, 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of Sarah Elizabeth Worthen and Arthur Enoch Stromness Sr. He was sealed to his sweetheart, Syble Irene Ginn, March 4, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple. Bill worked hard all of his life and always did the best he could for his family. He worked at Flint Distributing, Huish Distributing and Reams; but his favorite job was selling souvenirs at the University of Utah football and basketball games. He was a life long fan. Bill rode his bike or the bus to get around town. He was well loved by all who met him. Everywhere he went he would see someone he knew and greet them by name with exuberance. Bill was a High Priest in the LDS Church, attending the Copperhill 8th Ward. He was strongly devoted to his faith and family. Survived by his daughters: Irene (Doug) McLelland, Sally Roberts and Julie (Leland) Christensen; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Sheldon (Guynell) Stromness. Preceded in death by his wife; sons: Howard and Garry; grandson, Jerry Omar Stromness; son-in-law, Lennis Roberts; brother, Arthur E. Stromness Jr.; sister, LauMar Hoffman. He was well loved and his smile will be greatly missed. Many thanks to the physicians who cared for him over the years; especially Dr. Maria Oneida and Dr. Douglas Stoker. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 12:00 noon at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road where viewings will be held Friday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, 11-11:40 a.m. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates.