Delmar Urry

Delmar Urry, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on Monday evening June 18, 2018 at the University of Utah hospital shortly after being diagnosed with bone cancer. Dell was born February 21, 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Leroy M. and Ida E. Swaner Urry. On September 28, 1953 he married his eternal sweetheart, Janet Alexander, in the Salt Lake Temple, enjoying almost 65 years together. He is survived by their three children: Susan A. Oliver (W Scott), Barbara L. Goode (David C.), and David L. Urry (Diane D.). 15 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren also survive him. His parents, siblings and great-granddaughter, Felicity, preceded him in death. He graduated from South High School, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and graduated from the University of Utah. A teacher at heart and by profession, he taught for 30 years in the Granite School District. He loved teaching sixth graders to prepare them for future schooling and life itself. He particularly enjoyed teaching math and science and rewarded his diligent students with special art projects. He was a lifelong member of the LDS church, growing up in the Nibley Park Ward and spending his entire life in the Granite Stake. His faith in Heavenly Father was shown by the way he lived. He served faithfully in many different church capacities and especially enjoyed the time he spent on church writing committees. He began working at Elkins Mill at 12 years of age, developing talents and an unsurpassed work ethic that led him to start his own business, The Homecraft Shop. He ran his shop daily after school, on weekends and in the summer, always willing to sacrifice to make life a little better for his family. He worked as a master craftsman restoring player pianos and reed organs, bringing together his love of music and antiques. After retiring from school teaching, he ran the shop full time and refused to retire, working with wood to the end of his life. He loved the great outdoors, so vacations were often spent with family and friends in the national parks and at reservoirs in the mountain west. As the sun went down, the fires came up and so did the ukulele and singing. His life will continue to bless the lives of those who knew and loved him best. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 25, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. at Nibley Park Ward, 2465 South 800 East. Viewings will be held at the same location on Sunday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and from 11:00-11:45 a.m. prior to the funeral. Interment, Elysian Burial Grounds. Place of Birth:Salt Lake City, UtahPlace of Death:Salt Lake City, Utah