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Alfred Keith Burnhope

Male 1940 - 2013  (73 years)


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  • Name Alfred Keith Burnhope 
    Born 15 Mar 1940  Price, Carbon, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 10 Dec 2013  Bothwell, Box Elder, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 14 Dec 2013  Bothwell Cemetery, Bothwell, Box Elder, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I233  Petersen-de Lanskoy
    Last Modified 27 May 2021 

    Father Thomas Donald Burnhope,   b. 13 Apr 1911, Bothwell, Box Elder, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Dec 1996, Salt Lake City, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Mother Hazel Bowcutt,   b. 10 Jul 1915, Bothwell, Box Elder, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Dec 2006, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 11 Jan 1937  Salt Lake City, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F193  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Living 
    Last Modified 28 May 2021 
    Family ID F210  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • BIOGRAPHY:
      1. LDS blessing: 5 Jan 1941 by Ceciol Broadbent in the Helper Ward, No. Carbon Stake.

      2. Priesthood ordinations:
      Deacon 8 Mar 1953 by Thomas D. Burnhope, Helper Ward, North Carbon, Utah Stake.
      Teacher 28 Nov 1954 by father, Helper Ward, North Carbon, Utah Stake.
      Priest 25 Nov 1956 by father, Helper Ward, North Carbon, Utah Stake.
      Elder 14 Mar 1960 by father, Helper Ward, North Carbon, Utah Stake.
      High Priest 15 Apr 1990 by father, Bothwell Ward, Tremonton Stake, Utah.

      MARRIAGE:
      1. License issued in Carbon County 5 Mar 1961 per Kenneth "D" Burnhope.

      DEATH:
      1. The newspaper, "Ogden Standard-Examiner," Ogden, Utah, Wed, 12/11/2013:
      "November 15, 1940 - December 10, 2013
      A. Keith Burnhope passed away after 20 years from health complications after being injured in a horse accident. He was born November 15, 1940 in Price, Utah to Hazel Bowcutt and Don Burnhope. He married the love of his life, Darlene Funk on March 10, 1961 in the Manti LDS Temple. They resided in Bothwell, Utah for the next 53 years.
      They were blessed with four children, Sharon Brown (Brigham City), Vickie Tilley (Logan), Brent and Debbie Jorgensen (Kaysville), and Roger and Tiffany Burnhope (Bothwell). He also is the proud and adored grandfather of thirteen grandchildren; C.J., Annie, Kathryn D (KD), Schylar, Dawson, Parker, Olivia, Mirayla, Daxton, Isaac, Shyann, Montana, and Branson.
      He was raised in Helper, Utah. He graduated from Carbon High School and from Weber College with an Associates Degree. He entered into the Utah National Guard shortly after graduation, where he served for 25 years and retired as a First Sergeant. He worked at Hill Air Force Base for 30 years as a sheet metal mechanic. He also was employed at the Golden Spike National Historic Site after his retirement.
      Keith was an active member of the LDS church his whole life. He was very active in scouting and was proud of being an Eagle Scout. He loved hunting and fishing and had a passion for guns and knew everything about them as humanly possible. He loved life and was famous for his quotes and sayings and making everyone feel happy and loved. He was a storyteller and had a passion for telling adventures. He was extremely patriotic and had a deep love for his country.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, and his grandson Isaac. Surviving him is also a brother Kenneth (Carol) of Murray.
      He lived a life of family first and provided and cared for them throughout his life. His spirit will be missed. He was a sweet and generous man.
      Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 14 2013 at 1 pm at the Bothwell LDS Chapel (10350 W. 11600 N.) Viewings will be held Friday, Dec. 13 from 6-8 pm at Rudd Funeral Home (1234 S. Main -Garland) and Saturday from 11 am - 12:30 pm at the Church."

      SOURCES_MISC:
      1. Per family group sheet prepared 7 Feb 2002 by Kenneth "D" Burnhope, 1048 East 5235 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, 801-266-4732, colb@networld.com.