George Peterson Marchant

George Peterson Marchant, 83, passed away Friday, January 9, 2009. He was born December 9, 1925 to Stephen Casper and Beatrice Peterson Marchant.

George was born in Peoa, Utah and moved to Salt Lake City at the age of six. He attended South High School and graduated from the University of Utah, where he played football. He married Violet Mildred Cornish (Jean) on March 16, 1950, and they made their home in Bountiful. George worked as a professional educator, elementary school principal and served as Chairman of Bountiful City Mayor''s Advisory Council. He was active in politics, running for the Utah State House of Representatives.

As an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, George served in various callings, young men president, high priest group leader, bishopric counselor, stake high counsel, stake mission presidency, 15 years on Temple Square as a group leader and over 16 years in the Salt Lake Temple as a temple worker. He served a mission to England in 1946 and then to Pennsylvania in 1987 with his wife. He loved to read, enjoyed learning, loved his family and the gospel of Jesus Christ. He also enjoyed golfing, camping and yard work.

He is survived by his wife; five children, son Michael George Marchant (Stacey) of Denver, CO, daughters Julie M. Mackelprang (Stephen) of Farmington, UT, Bonnie J. Dennis (Stephen) of Bountiful, UT, Christelle M. Hunter (John) of West Bountiful, UT, Suzanne Martin (Doug) of West Bountiful, UT; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four brothers; six sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Maurice Marchant, Roger Marchant; sisters Lucy Butters, Elva Barnes.

We feel very blessed to have such a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and are grateful for his teachings and example to us. You will be missed greatly and we look forward to being united as an eternal family. We love you very much.

Funeral services will be held 1 pm Tuesday January 13, 2009 at the Bountiful 16th Ward Chapel, 720 E. 550 N. Friends and family may call Monday January 12 from 6-8 pm at Lindquist''s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. and Tuesday 11:45-12:45 at the church prior to the services. Interment Bountiful Memorial Park, Bountiful.

The family wishes to thank the Legacy House and Lakeview Hospital Senior Pathways for their care, friendship and support.