Calvin Larson Sanford, 89, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Mountain View Hospital, of pneumonia.
He was born October 15, 1931, in Springville, Utah, to Ira Eugene Sanford and Florence Larsen Sanford. He attended schools in Spanish Fork, graduating from Spanish Fork High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; and, also served with the Utah National Guard.
Calvin married Marlene Lewis on June 26, 1950, in Spanish Fork, Utah. Together, they have three daughters and a son: Cindy, Toni, Brent, and Laurel.
He worked for his father, as a painter; and then worked at U.S. Steel, Geneva Works, in Orem. He enjoyed hunting geese, fishing for salmon, and flying. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Calvin is survived by his wife, Marlene; two daughters and a son: Toni McMains; Brent L. (Collette) Sanford; and Laurel (Richard) Jeppesen; and by 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his sister, Carma (Gary) Roach; and his brother, Vee (Peggy) Sanford. He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Cindy; grandson, Dustin; and two brothers: Robert Sanford and Ira Sanford.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660. Visitation for friends and family will be one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery, with military rites by the American Legion, Post #68.
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ROBERT M BEAGLEY says
January 26, 2021 at 2:09 amI grew up just a block west of your wonderful family we grew up in a fantastic neighborhood. I’m glad that we grew up together. We all had more than one mother and father in our neighborhood who were and are great examples of love. I thank your dad for teaching me so many things that helped me become the man I am today. Thanks Brent for being a good friend to me. Thanks Toni for being a friend and classmate, we had some good times. May God bless you and your family with all that he has promised to the good and faithful which you so rightly deserve.
Jerolyn Brown Beers says
January 26, 2021 at 2:23 amI am sorry to hear of your dad’s passing..you were great neighbors growing up..Loved your family..please know I’m thinking of you and sending my sympathy
Paula Darling says
January 26, 2021 at 4:01 amBrent I’m sorry to hear that your father passed away. I hope you find peace in knowing that you can be with him again. My prayers will be with you.
Randall Huff says
January 26, 2021 at 4:29 pmCalvin took me for my first airplane ride at Spanish Fork Airport starting a lifelong passion for aircraft and flight .
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