Alan Dee Hardy

Our loving father, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, and friend passed away surrounded by his family due to complications from pneumonia and Parkinson's disease on June 29, 2016. He was 84 years old. Alan was born April 18, 1932, in Granger, Utah, to Don Clifford Hardy and Laura Workman Hardy. He later moved to Walnut Creek, California where he spent most of his childhood. Then his family moved back to South Jordan, Utah where he attended Jordan High School. He raised his family in West Jordan, Utah and moved to Ivins, Utah in 1984, to finish out his life. He has two sons Bruce and Bryan "Axle." Alan's greatest accomplishments in life were his two sons, whom he adored, and his 9 grandchildren. His late wife Louann Hardy was the love of his life; together they celebrated 58 years of marriage. Alan and Louann met in 1954, where they courted mainly through letters. They were married in the Salt Lake temple soon after, on February 11, 1955. Alan entered the Air Force where he served for four years as an airplane and engine mechanic. He loved his country and was very proud to serve in the military. He was a very hard worker, working as a welder for most of his life. He was a member of the LDS Church, where he served throughout his life. He had a love and passion for sports like no other. He enjoyed coaching and watching his sons and grandchildren play. He didn't care much for referees though. Alan is survived by: his son Bruce (Lori) Hardy; daughter-in-law Janet Hardy; nine grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; and his brother Glen (Natalie) Hardy. He was preceded in death by: his parents; his beautiful wife, Louann Erickson Hardy; his sister, Carol McGregor; brother-in-law, Tav McGregor; and his son, Bryan "Axle" Hardy. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Dixie Regional Medical Center for their kind and compassionate service. A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. in the Ivins 1st Ward LDS Chapel, 240 E. 1060 S., Ivins, Utah. Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 noon. Interment will be at the Ivins City Cemetery following the service.

Alan Dee Hardy

April 18, 1932 - June 29, 2016