Nathaniel Vard Wells

Nathaniel Vard Wells, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed peaceably from this life on Tuesday May 3, 2016. Vard was born to George Ira and Vivian Elvena Wells on April 23, 1935 in Elmo Utah, Vard was the 5th of 6 children. His family lived in Carbon and Emery Counties where he learned and developed a strong work ethic, and the value of honesty and integrity. Vard married Billie Miller on June 25, 1954 in the Manti Temple. They started their family in Wellington, Utah. Later moving their family to Bountiful and finally to Taylorsville, Utah to establish Wells House Moving Co., where they were the primary house mover of residences for the construction of the Interstate 15, Interstate 80, and 7th East. He contracted with the state of Utah to move historical cabins and homes from around the state to the new Pioneer Village. Later he developed heavy haul capabilities for Savage Brothers Trucking hauling some of the largest pieces of equipment and machinery ever allowed on the public highways. After retiring from the heavy haul business Vard and Billie moved to Orangeville, Utah and served a mission to the Jackson Mississippi Mission and worked for 8 years in the Manti Temple. As a faithful member of the LDS church, he served as an Elders Quorum President, Bishop, High Counselor, Missionary and Temple Worker. Vard loved his children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. He was a fan of all things BYU; he loved being outdoors where he loved to hunt and visit the Arches and hike the deserts of southern Utah. While living in Orangeville he was always willing to help and serve the members of the Ward and his neighbors. We will miss you Dad and your unconditional love and quiet manner. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Billie Miller Wells; his sister Gwenda Arnold; sister-in- law Renee Wells; five children David (Edna) Wells, Mark Wells, Amie Chandler, Jan (David) Harris, Judy (Curt) Ford, Rose (Gerald) Nakai; 31 grandchildren; and 75 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers, a daughter in law Genell Wells, great-grandchildren Violet Wells, and Oscar Eagan. A special thanks to the staff at Rocky Mountain Care Center Hunter Hollow for their tender care and support. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 7th, 11:00 a.m., at Taylorsville South Stake Center, 3495 W. 4850 S., where viewings will be held Friday, May 6th, 6-8:00 p.m., and again prior to services, 10-10:40 a.m. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements under the care of McDougal Funeral Home. Place of Birth:Elmo, UtahPlace of Death:West Valley City, Utah