Alvin G Ferrin

1935 ~2014

Alvin Gene Ferrin, 79, passed away May 5, 2014 in West Valley City, UT. He was born February 8, 1935 in Salt Lake City, UT to parents; John Josiah Ferrin and Pearl Leone Shaw Ferrin.

He Graduated from West High School, University of Utah and Brigham Young University. He married Eleanor Terry on December 11, 1957 in Salt Lake L.D.S Temple. He served in the U.S. Army, where he won several marksmanship awards. Alvin taught school at Granger Elementary for 34 years. He held many positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving three full time missions and many years as ward and stake missionary. He enjoyed serving in the Jordan River Temple. He had a passion for gardening and sharing his harvest. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, hiking with family and friends. Alvin was avid reader and journal keeper.

He is survived by his wife, Eleanor, sons; Michael (Renae) Ferrin, Richard (Rachelle) Ferrin and Samuel (Robin) Ferrin, daughters; Karrie (Rick) Palmer, Sue (Dan) Turley and Julie (Frank) Horn, siblings; Leah Fay Ferrin, twin brother Calvin Ferrin, 28 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Jay and Ralph Ferrin, son-in-law Troy Curtis.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at the Granger South building, 4251 S. 4800 W., West Valley City, UT. Viewings will be Friday May 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 W. 4100 S. and from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park www.valleyviewfuneral.com