Arthur Elmer

October 10, 1935 - December 25, 2016

Arthur Elmer, 81, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2016. Arthur was born on October 10, 1935 to William Jorgen Elmer and Sarah Elizabeth Rawson in Ogden, UT. He came from a family of 7 children. He was an active member of the LDS church. He retired from Geneva Steel and continued to work numerous jobs for years after. He was the father of 7 children, 23 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He loved woodworking, gardening, temple work and service of others. He loved having children around; they were the light of his life. He is survived by his sister Louise (Stan) Bagenski, his children Tonyia (James) McFarland, Connie Elmer, Christine (Anthony) Woodward, Jay (Lisa) Elmer, Trudy (Curtis) Miller, Myrinda (Clinton) Barnes, and all the grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers and his daughter Sherrie (Ronald) Sleath. A funeral service will be held Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Berg Mortuary at 500 N. State St. Orem, UT. A visitation will be held Thursday morning before the funeral service from 10:00-11:00 am. Burial will take place at Timpanogos Memorial Gardens at 1000 N. 400 E. Orem, UT. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.