Dr Lawrence "Larry" Vernon Mansell's Obituary
Lawrence Vernon Mansell
1936 - 2017
Lawrence Vernon Mansell (Uncle Larry) was born to Lawrence William Mansell and Esther Louella Hadlock on December 11, 1936 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Larry passed away on Sunday, February 19 at the Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah after a courageous yearlong battle with kidney failure.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judith Carlson Mansell, and his children, Douglas, Lane (Molly), Loren (Stacey), and Maralee Miller (Mark). He left thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His family was his pride and joy.
Larry and Judy were married in the Manti temple on August 21, 1962. Larry received a bachelors degree from the University of Utah and graduated from Washington University School of Dentistry in St. Louis, Missouri at the top of his class. He loved being a dentist and and was proud to be the dentist for the University of Utah Athletic Department for 25 years.
He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a missionary in the Australia Sydney Mission. He was Scout Master, Explorer Leader, Bishopric member, High Councilor, and temple worker. He found great joy serving in the Bountiful, Utah temple for seven years.
His hobbies included fishing, golfing, raising rabbits, pigeon keeping and archery. He leaves a tremendous legacy in archery. Hundreds of children have fond memories learning how to shoot a bow and arrow from Uncle Larry. He served on the Kaysville/Fruit Heights Civic Committee with his wife. You could always find him at one of his grandchildren’s games or performances cheering them on.
Although Larry endured many health challenges, he always had a big smile and rarely complained. In 1998, Larry received a heart transplant in Dallas, Texas. His positive attitude and love of life is a wonderful example. His family was blessed to have him for 19 more years. Everyone who knew Larry loved him. He was a generous man and a friend to all.
Our family is grateful for the compassionate caregivers at Fairfield Village and the loving nurses and doctors at Lakeview Hospital. We are thankful for the skilled transplant surgeon, Dr. Richard Bowman, and his heart donor. We are grateful for the heart transplant team at IMC for taking such good care of him. Each day with Larry was a gift.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 25 at 11:00 am at the LDS Fruit Heights Stake Center on 170 N Mountain Rd, Fruit Heights, Utah. Viewings will be held Friday, February 24, at the Fruit Heights Stake Center from 6:00-8:00 pm and Saturday prior to the service from 9:30-10:45 am. Interment will be at the Kaysville City Cemetery.
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