Earl Coleman Henrie's Obituary
Earl Coleman Henrie passed away December 2, 2022 at the age of 72 due to
complications from both liver failure and Alzheimer’s disease.
Earl was born May 7, 1950 to Ellis Daniel and Louise Walton Henrie in Kimberly, British
Columbia, Canada. He was the third of seven children. He was raised in both British
Columbia and Alberta, Canada. After graduating from high school, he served a full-time
mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the California North
Mission.
He attended BYU in Provo, Utah where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Animal Science and met his wife, Mary Lu Harris. The two were married in the Provo
temple on November 21, 1975 and went on to raise six children. They lived in several
places, but raised their family primarily in Lehi, Utah and in Tremonton, Utah. Earl held
many jobs throughout his life, but his longest career was in quality control with ATK as a
non-destructive technician. After retirement, Earl and Mary built a home and settled in
North Ogden, Utah.
Earl had many hobbies and interests, and found great joy in spending time with his
family. He could often be found playing a family card game, tinkering on an engine,
gardening, teaching his kids how to ski and swim, jumping on the trampoline with both
his kids and grandkids, or baking homemade bread. His excitement for fun was
contagious; it wasn’t uncommon for neighbor kids to come over to ask to join in while he
was leading the activity! He spent his married life in the United States, but nurtured
relationships with all of his family and loved going back home to Canada often to enjoy
many reunions and adventures with his parents, siblings, and large extended family.
Family was always his priority. Earl had a gentle spirit and his family rarely remembers
times where he raised his voice, used harsh language, or got angry.
He served faithfully in many church callings including scout leader, bishop, ward
missionary, young men leader, and Sunday school teacher. After retiring, he served in
the Ogden temple as an ordinance worker.
Earl is survived by his wife, Mary Lu Henrie and children Michael (Jamie) Henrie of
Harrisville, UT; Justin (Dani) Henrie of Longmont, CO; Tricia (Jared) Eavenson of
Liberty, UT; Bradley (Emma) Henrie of Galveston, TX; Allison (Jack) Fry of Palmer, AK;
Suzanne (Nathan) Briggs of South Ogden, UT; and 19 grandchildren (with one more on
the way). He is also survived by his siblings Sharlene (Allan) Orr of Alberta, Bruce
(Mavis) Henrie of British Columbia, Daniel (Connie) Henrie of Alberta, Scott (Terry)
Henrie of Alberta, and Colleen (Rhett) Price of Soda Springs, ID and by numerous
brothers and sisters in-law, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by both
his parents; brother, Ross Henrie; father-in-law, Grant Harris; mother-in-law, Helen
Jones Harris; and sister-in-law, Janette Harris.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the North
Ogden 12th Ward, 1791 North 600 East in North Ogden, Utah with Bishop Joshua
Wilhite officiating. A viewing will be held just prior to services from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45
a.m. Burial will immediately follow at the Ben Lomond Cemetery in North Ogden.
Funeral services are under the direction of Premier Funeral Services.
For those wishing to participate virtually, services will be streamed via zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/95770267850?pwd=YlhOQ3NBeEoySlRpSkdXRHVsdmhadz09
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