Fredric Stephen Tarran Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Fred, 77, of Provo, UT, passed away peacefully in his home after a long-fought battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was born in Ogden, UT to Herbert and Mary Walker Tarran. He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Arnold J. Wilkins, brother-in-law, Arnold I. Wilkins, and great-grandson, Crue Stephen Crandall. Fred is survived by his wife, Betty Wilkins Tarran, daughters: Julie (Mark) Brodal, Blackfoot, ID, Lisa (Louie) Crandall, Mapleton, UT, Cindy (Scott) MacMurdo, Mapleton, UT, mother-in-law, Edna McGee, Mesa, AZ, brother, Robert (Barbara) Tarran, SLC, UT, sister, Sandy McClure, Spencer, ID, sister-in-law's: Nancy (Therald) Wernz, Ephram, UT, and Coralie Wright, Mesa, AZ. Seven grandchildren: Kacey (Ashlee) Crandall, Kodey (Kalee) Crandall, Amber (Joshua) Carroll, Megan (Matt) Jordan, Kamron (Abby) Crandall, Josh Brodal, Corey MacMurdo. Ten great grandchildren: Jaycee, Harlee, Oaklee, Beckham, Addilyn, Brightyn, Olive, Owen Crandall, and Carter Jordan. Fred married the love of his life, Betty Wilkins on May 6, 1957. He served as an Army National Guardsman and later worked for the Forest Service, Utah State Road Dept., and Columbia Geneva Steel Plant in which he retired at age 50. Fred was able to develop close relationships with family and friends through his various outdoor excursions. He spent many hunting seasons in the Northwest Territories, as well as the Utah Mountains. He felt closest to God when he was enjoying what nature had to offer. His greatest joy was attending the ball games and activities of his grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. During the winter months he enjoyed the warmth of Parker Dam, CA, with his wife and many close friends. His favorite summer destination was Spencer, ID, where he enjoyed large family gatherings. He will be greatly missed by those around him because of his great influence and kindness he always portrayed. He was a great husband, father, brother, grandpa, and friend. A tribute and celebration of his life, will be Dec. 14, 2013, 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., visiting time, and service at 2:00 p.m., at Berg's Mortuary, 185 E. Center, Provo, UT. Another celebration of his life will be held July, 2014 in Spencer, ID. Condolences may be sent to www.bergmortuary.com. "Till we meet you again, we love you and miss you!"

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Fredric Stephen Tarran

October 13, 1936 - December 3, 2013