R. Verl Wall age 90, passed away April 23, 2022. Verl was born in Santaquin, February 23,1932 to Lionel and Edris Finch Wall. He grew up with 6 brothers and 2 sisters. At the age of 17 he lost his sight in a mining accident. That didn’t stop him. He learned braille, cane travel, and auto mechanics. He then traveled to Morristown, New Jersey to get his first guide dog. While there he met Rose Marie Thomas. They married on May 2,1953. The couple then settled in Sanatquin, Utah where they raised 4 children. Son, Joseph L Wall (Connie) of Mona, daughter, Rose Marie Larsen (Dennis) of Santaquin, son, Robert Verl Wall Junior (Laura) of Goshen, and daughter, Laura Louise Wall (Teri).

Verl ran the Conoco gas station and had an orchard on the old Wall family farm. He had 60 + years being in the fruit business. He worked a lot in the orchard. In 1988 he built a large garage with a cooler inside from where he and his wife sold local produce at their home for many years, Wall Brothers Apples and then later renamed Grandpa V’s Family Fruit Stand. The Family hung up their aprons at the fruit stand for the last time after the harvest of 2020.

Verl enjoyed camping, fishing, walking, and travel. He was always willing to tag along on any adventure. One of his favorite things was going to the gas station next door for coffee with all the guys.

Verl is survived by 3 of his children, Joe, Rose, and Rob. Grandchildren, Tracy (Aaron), Jeremy (Melissa), Kyler, Bryce, Kyle, Derrick (Taylor), Kelbie (John), and Cody (Hillary). Great-grandchildren; Atley, Bowen, Grady, Damon, Dawson, Skyler, Makayla, Tristan, Tayte, Max, Addilynn, and Harper. And his sisters; Thearl Park, Lazawn (Jack) Jarvis, and sister-in-laws Shawna Wall, and Julie Wall.

He was preceded in death by his, Parents, sweetheart Rose Marie Wall, daughter Laura Louise Wall and his brothers, Lionel Jr (Delores), Elfawn (Ruth), Venell (Eileen), Leon “Bud” (Betty), Oran, and Guy, also Brother in-law Boyd Park

Services will be held Saturday April 30, 2022 at 11:30 am graveside at the Santaquin City Cemetery. Family will greet friends at Walker funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson from 10:00 to 11:00 prior to services.

The Wall family would like to extend a special thank you to the girls at Sinclair and his coffee buddies.

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Brandt VanAusdal says
April 26, 2022 at 11:35 pm

It was my absolute pleasure to tag along with Verl and my grandfather Myron Olson on many fishing trips. Verl was always so generous and kind to me and helped instill a love for fishing and the outdoors. Heaven bless the Wall family during this time of mourning.
Vickie L Nielsen says
April 27, 2022 at 12:08 am

He was such an amazing man. My family lived next door. He was always working at something, or going to town, sometimes with his dog and other times just his cane. Whenever I went to the station all I had to do was say hello to him and he recognized my voice. My mom would send me over to their house to buy a new broom and sometimes a new braided rug. I was and still am amazed at his vigor for life. Joe, Rose and Rob, it was my pleasure to live next door during our childhood.
Dave Shell says
May 1, 2022 at 2:36 pm

Verl was a very best friend for many decades. I already miss his telephone conversations. He kept me company many miles away. Hard to believe he is gone., it is not the same without hearing his voice and listening to his stories. Condolences to his family.