CHARLES WILLIAM “BILL” LAING 1916–2012

Charles William “Bill” Laing, age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 9, 2012, at the home of his daughter, Rebecca Burrows, in Springville, Utah, after a courageous battle with cancer. While saddened by his death, we are thrilled by the example of his long and active life, filled with love for his Heavenly Father and love and concern for others, especially for his beloved wife, Grace. He was a devoted member of the LDS church and served faithfully in many callings throughout his life, including bishop of the Long Beach 1st Ward and high priests group leader several times, the latest being when he was 94. He served a mission with his sweetheart in the Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission in 1988–1989. Born May 11, 1916, in Eureka, Montana, to John Andrew and Margaret Olive Colgrove Laing. Bill and Grace are the parents of seven children: John (Sue), serving a mission in the Freiberg Germany Temple; Lorenz (Crystal), Bountiful; Mark (Sylvia), Cody, Wyoming; Ronald (Robyn), Fresno, California; Paul (Jill), Cedar Hills; Rebecca (Carl) Burrows, Springville; and Daniel (Heidi), Orem. They have 40 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Bill found great pleasure in his family, at all generational levels, and is much loved by his posterity. He is survived by his wife, and two younger sisters: June Landess, Casper, Wyoming; and Joyce Hinrichs, Ogden. Bill will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 20, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at the Springville Utah Hobble Creek Stake Center, 495 South Canyon Road, Springville. Friends may call on Sunday, August 19, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem, or at the church from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., just prior to the funeral. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery.