Edward Lewis Moldenhauer

HEYBURN – Edward Lewis Moldenhauer, 88, our beloved family patriarch “graduated” from this mortal life and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, in Sandy, Utah. Dad was born on October 12, 1927, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Edward Jack and Elizabeth Roberts Moldenhauer. He was raised in Heyburn, Idaho with one older brother, Robert.

Dad graduated from Heyburn High School where he was active in sports and was the student body president. Dad received a scholarship at the University of Idaho to study Agricultural Science and attended one semester. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army Engineering Corp. While on leave he went on a blind date with LaVera Fillmore of Springdale, Idaho, who was home from Brigham Young University for the summer. They were married in Burley, Idaho, Aug. 10, 1949. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple, Aug. 11, 1956. They were blessed with three children: Lucy (Wayne) Loosli of Spokane, Wash.; Dan (Debbie) Moldenhauer of Soda Springs, Idaho; and LuAnn (Scott) Clegg of Draper, Utah.

In 1950, Dad began his lifelong career in the grocery business with Albertsons. Dad was also active in the Kiwanis Club and eventually became the District Lieutenant Governor for Utah and Idaho. Dad had his pilot’s license and enjoyed helping his children with 4H projects. For many summers Dad took his family by pack-horse into the Jarbidge Wilderness Area. Many wonderful memories were made and life lessons learned. After many years of learning the grocery business in Buhl, Idaho, Dad achieved his dream of owning his own business. In 1975, he and son, Dan, opened Lew and Dan’s IGA in Soda Springs, Idaho.

Dad was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served faithfully in every calling received. In 1993, he and Vera served as missionaries in the Salt Lake Temple Square Mission and experienced great joy and satisfaction in that service.

Dad was a quiet man who loved his family and taught them the value of hard work. He trained for three years, and at the age of 65, climbed and summited the Grand Teton in Wyoming. He wanted his family to know that no worthy goal is impossible to achieve. Dad’s three children, 12 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren will continue to honor his good name and legacy of service.

As a family we are grateful for Dad and his exemplary patience and love through the final days of his earthly life. We express our sincere thanks to the staff of Sunrise Assisted Living of Sandy and Encompass Hospice Care.

Dad was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Jack and Elizabeth Roberts Moldenhauer; brother, Robert Moldenhauer; and son-in-law, Wayne M. Loosli.

The funeral will be held at 12 noon, Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, where friends may call from 11 until 11:45 a.m. Military rites will be performed by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Organization. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery.