Monte Farrer

Monte M Farrer, age 86 of Ioka, passed away July 19, 2016 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born May 1, 1930 in Provo, to John Ernest Farrer and Minnie Leonore Rasmussen. He married the love of his life Hazel WYNETTE Smith, August 27, 1947, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died October 30, 2014.

Monte will be remembered as a long time Utah restauranteur, he worked at, owned and operated, many operations in his 70 year career, including 15 years as the first Sundance Head Chef.

Mostly he will be remembered as a dutiful husband who serve his loving wife throughout her life, a good son and brother, a good neighbor, friend, dad, and grandpa. He always had time for someone who needed his help no matter who or when it was.

He was faithful member of the LDS Church, especially when there was a need to flip eggs or bake a pie.

He is survived by sons, Rick M. (JoLyn), Russell K. (SuzAnne), K. Frederick (Sara), Steven R. (Valeska Draucker), a daughter, Rebekka (David) Johnson, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Wynette, daughter Monette, sons Jeffery Lynn, Tony Ross, and a grandson Benjamin.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Myton LDS Chapel. Viewings will be held on Thursday evening at the Hullinger Mortuary, 457 East 300 North, from 6 - 8 p.m. and Friday at the church from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

Burial in the Evergreen Springville Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.