Norris "Lynn" Bingham Obituary (1942

Norris “Lynn” Bingham passed away to the sound of his sweetheart’s voice on November 21, 2021 at the age of 79. Lynn was born on September 15, 1942 to Norris Thomas Bingham and Emma Irene Mitchell in Ogden, Utah. Growing up he loved spending time with his 3 brothers terrorizing the Arizona hills…as well as their mother. As he grew, his devotion to the Lord, was shown by serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Central States. Along with the truths taught by his parents this is where Lynn built the foundation of beliefs that would guide him through his earthly life. Once home it was time for Lynn to begin his happily ever after. This is when he met Melody Ann Carter, truly the love of his life. They were married for all time and eternity in the Los Angeles Temple on February 18, 1967. This happily ever after was interrupted by Lynn’s next stage of his service as a member of the United States Airforce in the Vietnam War, protecting those who needed protecting as well as the freedoms that he held so dear. Although not much was said about his time in the service, we know this to be another defining experience of the man he had become. Together Lynn and Melody raised 8 children with love and taught them the importance of being self-sufficient, resourceful, hardworking, committed to family, and above all a love for our Savior Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father. Lynn continued his life of service by holding and magnifying many callings in his church and for more than 20 years and worked as an Orem City firefighter. He understood his role of provider of the family and was forever the entrepreneur always looking for ways to make and build opportunities for his loved ones to have stability. With his large physical stature and his strong opinions, many may have seen him as gruff. However, those who know him best see him as the loving sweet man that he is. He especially had a soft spot for his grandchildren and spent many hours fishing, cooking, gardening, and exploring with them. Grandpa was a well of knowledge and seemed to know “everything about everything”. His devotion to family did not stop once his children were raised but was magnified by the love that came from being a Pa Pa. His quick wit, his smile, and his incredible bear hugs will be missed, but his willingness and ability to serve the Lord with all of his heart, might, mind and strength does not end with his mortal mission. Lynn is survived by his wife Melody, brothers Tom (Mary) Claire (Rita) Richard (Adele), children Amy Phillips, Tim (Heather) Bingham, Betsy (Spencer) Hale, Darrell (Stephanie) Bingham, Brent (Shanae) Bingham, Spencer Bingham, Peter (Kira) Bingham, Phillip (Samantha) Bingham, 27 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Lynn is preceded in death by parents Norris and Irene Mitchell, in-laws Thurlan “TK” and Loanna “Valoie” Carter, and daughter in law Cheryl Bingham. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 29, 2021 at the Lone Pine Ward Chapel, 989 South 2550 East, Spanish Fork, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Sunday, November 28 from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Monday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com. To attend the service LIVE (it will not be available after the service): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4353146152?pwd=dCs0TTd3V2JlaVFMbHhQZkFKaHEzUT09 Or, login to zoom using the following meeting ID and password: Meeting ID: 435 314 6152 Passcode: 774455