Todd Yost Purcell
May 2, 1924 — September 3, 2011
Todd Yost Purcell
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother peacefully returned to Heavenly Father on September 3, 2011.
Todd was born on May 2, 1924 in Ucon, Idaho to Arthur L. and Agnes L. Purcell. He grew up in Plano, Idaho until he left home to go to Ricks College. Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne, spending 10 months in the Philippines. Upon his return, he continued his education and graduated from Utah State University in 1950.
In 1948, Todd married June Packer in the Idaho Falls Temple and they have five children: Margie Christensen (Casey), LaJean Carruth (Brent), Arthur L. Purcell (Beth), T. Robert Purcell (Heather), and Dianne Wayment (Kelly).
His careers, first with the Boy Scouts of America and later with New York Life Insurance Company, began in Idaho and then took him to Alaska for six years, Washington State for eleven years, and Oregon for three years until he settled in Salt Lake City in 1972.
Todd was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous callings throughout his life including Bishop (Yakima, WA) and a mission, together with June, in the Salt Lake City Inner City Project Mission from 1998 to 2000.
40 years ago, Todd and June started the Purcell Family of America genealogical association and it continues today, helping an untold number of people in their family history research.
Todd loved fly fishing in Idaho and spent many memorable summers fishing and teaching children and grandchildren to fish. He loved music and encouraged and generously supported music lessons for many grandchildren. He loved being with family and frequently said, "I have a wonderful family." He enjoyed every moment spent with family.
He leaves a legacy of integrity, love, hard work, and faithfulness to his wife of nearly 63 years, five children, 24 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sep. 9, 2011 at the Kearns 10th Ward chapel, 5025 W. 4825 South. Visitation from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Burial will be at the Plano Cemetery, Plano, Idaho at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2011.
Todd was born on May 2, 1924 in Ucon, Idaho to Arthur L. and Agnes L. Purcell. He grew up in Plano, Idaho until he left home to go to Ricks College. Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne, spending 10 months in the Philippines. Upon his return, he continued his education and graduated from Utah State University in 1950.
In 1948, Todd married June Packer in the Idaho Falls Temple and they have five children: Margie Christensen (Casey), LaJean Carruth (Brent), Arthur L. Purcell (Beth), T. Robert Purcell (Heather), and Dianne Wayment (Kelly).
His careers, first with the Boy Scouts of America and later with New York Life Insurance Company, began in Idaho and then took him to Alaska for six years, Washington State for eleven years, and Oregon for three years until he settled in Salt Lake City in 1972.
Todd was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous callings throughout his life including Bishop (Yakima, WA) and a mission, together with June, in the Salt Lake City Inner City Project Mission from 1998 to 2000.
40 years ago, Todd and June started the Purcell Family of America genealogical association and it continues today, helping an untold number of people in their family history research.
Todd loved fly fishing in Idaho and spent many memorable summers fishing and teaching children and grandchildren to fish. He loved music and encouraged and generously supported music lessons for many grandchildren. He loved being with family and frequently said, "I have a wonderful family." He enjoyed every moment spent with family.
He leaves a legacy of integrity, love, hard work, and faithfulness to his wife of nearly 63 years, five children, 24 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sep. 9, 2011 at the Kearns 10th Ward chapel, 5025 W. 4825 South. Visitation from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Burial will be at the Plano Cemetery, Plano, Idaho at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2011.
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