David John Chisholm's Obituary
David John Chisholm
1938 - 2020
Passed away Sunday September 20, 2020, at home surrounded by family from a rapid onset of liver cancer.
Born December 9, 1938 to Ralph and Ruth Chisholm. He was one of 4 boys and was raised in Holladay, a city he spent his whole life in, living and serving. He married Norma Jean Wynder on June 24, 1966 and raised 5 daughters.
He was a Director of Systems Development at Questar Corp for 35 years and Secretary/Treasurer of Big Cottonwood Tanner Ditch Co. for 12 years. He held many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elders Quorum President, High Counselor, Ward and Stake Clerk, Bishop, and Emergency preparedness specialist. He also was the Emergency Preparedness specialist for the City of Holladay and served there for many years since his retirement.
Dad loved to collect things: cars, Christmas decorations, and emergency supplies. He always kept busy working, creating things, helping things grow or volunteering in many capacities. He loved being with people, He had a great memory and could remember how he met you, and something about you. He loved our mom and showed it in many ways.
He is survived by; his three brothers; Don, Wayne and Robert, his wife and daughters: Heather (Dyke) Simmons, Bonnie (Eric) Parker, Brooke (Steve) Lemburg, Amber (J. Jared) Cooley, Kathleen Chisholm (Fiancé R. Adam Potts), twelve grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.
Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm, Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Cottonwood First Ward building. 5910 South Highland Dr., Holladay, UT. A viewing will be held at that same location before the service from 11:30-12:45.
In honor of Dave we ask that you volunteer, serve, love your neighbor and love the Lord. The family would like to thank the Cottonwood First ward for the many years of love and friendship.
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