Billy Glen Crump

Billy Glen Crump beloved husband, father and grandfather, age 71 passed away on June 23, 2014. He was surrounded by his loving family and was joyously greeted on the other side by waiting loved ones. Cancer won. He was born January 1, 1943 in Bingham Canyon, Utah, followed minutes later by his twin Bobby. He spent most of his life in “Historic Sandy”. He attended Jordan High and was a Beetdigger to the end. He loved his country and served in the Army Reserve for six years. He married Pauline Carlson on June 16, 1964 in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He spent many years at Kennecott Copper as truck driver and shovel operator. He retired from Jordan School District spending most of those years at Altara Elementary. He was a High Priest and lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He faithfully served in bishoprics and held many Church leadership positions. He served an inner city service mission in Salt Lake City with his wife. He spent his retirement in St. George where he loved 4 wheeling, fishing, rocks, Lake Powell, traveling and all kinds of music. Preceded in death by his parents Willard and Dorothy Crump, twin sisters Betty and Bonnie and brothers Larry and Blaine. He is survived by his wife Pauline of St. George, his son Steven (Nora) Crump of Salt Lake City, his daughter Shannon Western of St. George, his daughter Samantha (Jared) Williams of Sandy and six adored grandchildren – Christian and Stephanie Crump, Taylor (fiancé Shalee and children Travis and Riley) and Brandan Western, and Parker and Payten Williams. He is also survived by his brothers Garry (Karen) Crump of St. George and Bob (Rosemary) Crump of West Jordan, brother-in-law Jerry (Patty Carlson) of Price and sister-in-law Glenda (Gene) Ciarus of Moab, Alan Western of Big Water as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held in St. George at the Sunset Stake Center located at 82 North Dixie Drive on Wednesday, June 25th from 6:00 to 7:00pm. A viewing will also be held at the Mt. Jordan 1st Ward Chapel located at 8950 South 400 East on Thursday, June 26th from 6:00 to 7:30pm and one hour prior to funeral services on Friday June 27th at 11:00am at the chapel. Internment will follow at the Herriman City Cemetery located at 12465 S Pioneer Street (6000 W) in Herriman.

Billy Glen Crump

January 1, 1943 - June 23, 2014