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Perry Preston Wakefield 1900–1965

Adeline Leonard Wakefield 1908–2004

Gregg Perry Wakefield Birth 27 Oct 1934 Huntington, Emery County, Utah, USA Death 18 Feb 2017 (aged 82) Price, Carbon County, Utah, USA Burial Huntington City Cemetery Huntington, Emery County, Utah, USA Memorial ID 176602820 · View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos 0 Flowers 0 PRICE-Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Gregg Perry Wakefield, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on February 18, 2017 after a 10 year battle with MDS.

He was born October 27, 1934 in Huntington, Utah to Perry Preston and Adeline Leonard Wakefield. Married Eldyth Allred, July 20, 1955 in the Manti Temple.

He graduated from North Emery High School and the College of Eastern Utah. He received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University and went on to get his MasterÂ’s degree in Educational Administration and Counseling. Gregg taught and co ached for 10 years before becoming Principal of East Carbon High School in Sunnyside, Utah where he worked for 20 years. He served in many educational leadership capacities such as: President of the Utah High School Activities Association. He wa s on the Board of Directors of the Utah High School PrincipalÂ’s Association, a lifetime member of the Utah Education Association and a member of Northwest High School accreditation committee.

Within his community he served as Mayor of Sunnyside, Utah. He was a member of Utah Realtor’s Association Board of Directors, a member of the Board of Directors of Carbon Credit Union, a member of the Price Chamber of Commerce… and he golfe d in his spare time. He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed being with his family boating, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, 4 wheeling…and golfing. Tuesday was his favorite day of the week, Senior Golf Day. Where he would meet and compete weekl y with many great friends and acquaintances. He competed in the Senior Games in St. George, Utah and Houston, Texas winning 13 medals over 11 years.

He is survived by his best friend, companion of 61 years and loving wife, Eldy Bell (Eldyth) Wakefield; children, MeKett (Gary) Jackson, Jordan (Tami) Wakefield, Monique Vick, Sean Vick, Justin (Karie) Wakefield, 13 grandchildren and 11 great-gran dchildren; sister, Jerilyn Wakefield; brothers, Garth, Shelton, Lond and Preston Wakefield; and sister-in-law, Lynnette Wakefield.

Preceded in death by his parents; and younger brother, Wendell R. Wakefield.

Funeral service, Thursday, February 23, 2017, 11:00 a.m., Price Fourth LDS Ward (545 East 400 North) in Price. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home (233 East Main Street) in Price and at the ch urch Thursday one hour prior to service. Interment, Huntington City Cemetery.