Laron Ray Wardle

To Laron Ray Wardle, the entire world was a stage. An expressive, optimistic, and uninhibited individual, he was a performer in the theater of life. To everyone around him, he seemed to be eternally happy, and he willingly shared that joy with anyone whose life he touched. For Laron, bringing out the best in any situation was as easy as offering a smile, a witty remark or the twinkle of an eye. And with just those simple gestures, he could evoke the most pleasant of emotions. Laron really mastered the art of living and had great fun in doing so.

His parents were Tal M Wardle and Phyllis Jensen. Laron was raised in Neola, Utah. Even as a child, Laron had the ability to lift the spirits of all those around him. He was raised to be warm, caring and friendly. He couldn’t help but capture everyone’s attention. He was definitely a little bit of a show off, but in doing so, he succeeded in entertaining his entire family.

Always a good playmate, Laron was easygoing and fun loving. He seemed to have a knack for bringing compromise and erasing tense situations around the house. Due to a generous dose of common sense, Laron managed to find a satisfying solution to basic problems. Laron was raised with Five siblings. Allen, Stan, Jim, Ruth, and Howard.

All of Laron's playful good humor carried over into his childhood. He was possessed with an outgoing personality, a lively imagination and a mellowed enthusiasm for life that allowed him to be constantly on the go. As a result, Laron experienced a rather active childhood, and this suited him very well. He took part in Basketball. He was a Scout, and played Church Ball. Laron's memorable achievements included going to Boy State and serving on a mission for The LDS Church.

Laron simply enjoyed others’ laughter and the sounds of his friends and acquaintances having a good time. It could be said that for Laron, grades may not have been the most important thing to him, but he really did enjoy his school experience. Since experience was Laron's best teacher. He enjoyed hands-on learning and applying the “practical” approach to knowledge, rather than getting caught up in “theory.” Laron graduated from Union High School in 1961. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. His favorite class in high school was Shop.

The gift of being emotionally expressive and outwardly affectionate made Laron very easy to approach. On June 6, 1969 Laron exchanged wedding vows with Suzann Barbara Hansen at the Logan LDS Temple in Logan, Utah. He tried hard not to impose on his spouse. He was always sensitive to other people’s feelings, and that was especially true in marriage.

Perhaps the reason Laron related so well to children was the fact that he never really completely grew up himself. The ability to be just a “kid at heart” helped him in raising his own children. Laron was blessed with Three Children, Scott M, Nathan L, and Courtney Chee. They were also blessed with Five Grandchildren, Jordan Sinatra, Angelina Wardle, Alex Wardle, Isaac Marquez, and Daniel Vara. Laron had the ability to focus his attention on the present moment. If he was spending time with the kids, that’s where all of his attention was directed. Laron's compassionate side prevented him from being a strict disciplinarian, and he could turn just about any situation into a playful, learning experience. He could spend hours entertaining them with fun and creative play. In fact, Laron had a knack for turning some of those nasty old chores into games.

At work, as in life, Laron was a real “people person.” He had a very successful way of dealing effectively with others, and his enthusiasm and energy was often contagious. Laron liked to see himself as something of a virtuoso. When dealing with various projects and problems, Laron was an adaptable realist, using his common sense and trusting his experiences and impulses to uncover the correct answer. Laron's talent for being a down to earth thinker, allowed many around him to see Laron as an excellent problem solver. His primary occupation was a dental technician. He was employed as a dental technician for 15 years.

Work was Laron's hobby. Laron was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

Laron had an endless appetite for new and different activities. He was always ready to join in the fun and add his flair and energy to an organization. Because of his personality, his humor, and his ability to get along with everyone, Laron's service was greatly valued by the organizations to which he belonged. Laron was a scout master and also a primary teacher, and was a member of the Quorum of the 70.

A generous person who often wore his heart on his sleeve, Laron often found himself involved in activities he deemed important. He was charitable, kind and giving, qualities that made him a natural volunteer. Outspoken in his beliefs, yet tactful in his dealings with others, Laron was a member of several community groups, serving on committees for the Boy Scout of America as Commissioner.

Vested with a deep concern for spiritual development, Laron recognized that his faith was important to him throughout his life. He was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Naturally outgoing and generous, Laron was regularly doing things for others. For him, the gift of giving to others was second nature. Though he never set out to gain individual recognition, Laron was given accolades for his many and varied accomplishments throughout his life. Some of his most prestigious awards included work and training as a dental technician.

Living life in the fast lane suited Laron just fine. It is no surprise that he loved to travel and to visit new and different places. He was naturally curious about other parts of the world and loved the real life adventure that came from visiting them. He was impulsive and willing to try anything once. Laron's favorite vacation location was Europe. He also traveled to Alaska, EL Salvador, Mexico, and across the United States.

Laron believed that you had to experience life, and his life in retirement was no different. When that day finally arrived in 2006, Laron took it in stride as one more way to have fun. He retired in his current city, Las Vegas. With his boundless energy and a desire to get the most out of life, Laron remained busy with people and projects. Even in retirement, Laron continued to stay in touch with his old friends and, since he'd never met a stranger, he made plenty of new acquaintances as well.

Laron passed away on August 5, 2012 at Mountain View Hospital. Laron fought complications after surgery. He is survived by his wife and three children. Services were held at Los Prados LDS Church. Laron was laid to rest in Palm Northwest Mortuary and Cemetery in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Laron brought joy to all of those around him. He never had a mean bone in his body. He loved to have a good time and was an eternal optimist, always looking on the bright side of things. He loved to share his energy, wit, and his zest for all of his activities with his friends and family. Laron Ray Wardle lived life to its fullest and made everyone around him happier just for knowing him. He will be remembered with a smile.

Arrangements under the direction of Palm Northwest Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.