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Larry Neil Caldwell

May 11, 1938 — August 27, 2020

Larry Caldwell

Gunnison, Utah

Larry Neil Caldwell, 82 years young, passed away on August 27, 2020 at his home in Gunnison. He was born May 11, 1938 to Robert Leroy and Elizabeth Anna Hofeling Caldwell in Murray, Utah. He spent most of his younger years in the Salt Lake Valley. He graduated from Jordan High School and received his Associates from SUU in Cedar City, Utah. At that time, he decided to change careers and joined the Operating Engineers Local #3, which he retired from on June 1, 2000.

Larry married Joan Bateman, from Alpine, Utah on August 29, 1969 in Alpine, UT. From this union they raised 8 children: Cindy (Jeff) Barratt, American Fork; Carrie (Steve) Fitzgerald, Centerfield; Derek Neil Caldwell, Las Vegas, NV; Jade (Michelle) Caldwell, Stevensville, MT; Lance (Shauna) Caldwell, Fairview; Clint Caldwell, Gunnison; Curt (Shelly) Caldwell, Gunnison; and T.J. ( Ayumi) Caldwell, Findlay, OH. He was also blessed with 34 grandchildren and 30 great- grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings: Erma Conover and Janice (Randy) Cox, both of Sterling; Annette (Gene) Openshaw, Santaquin; Vivian (Niles) Halley, Wallsberg; and Dale (Shirley) Caldwell, Brookport, IL.

He was proceeded by his parents; brothers: Robert, Jack, Duane, Richard; and sisters Elaine, Donna; and granddaughter, Becky Jo.

He was an avid outdoors man with a love of horses and western movies. His motto in life was inspired by Matt 22: 37-40 "You always have enough to share with others". He worried about his fellow men and was always on the lookout for someone to help.

Graveside services and interment will be held Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gunnison City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

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Saturday, August 29, 2020

Starts at 2:00 pm (Mountain time)

Gunnison City Cemetery

, Gunnison, UT 84634

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