Robert Shurley, Sr

ROBERT SHURLEY PLEASANT GROVE, UT -- Robert Ira Shurley Sr., 79, passed away of natural causes peacefully in the presence of his wife, children and grandchildren Saturday, March 29, 2008, at his home in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Affectionately known as the "hide-and-seek grandpa," Bob loved to play games with his children and grandchildren. He was known and loved for his energy and commitment to his family and church. He was born November 1, 1928, in Los Angeles, California. His parents were Robert Jasper Shurley and Velma Maxwell Shurley. Bob grew up in southern California and graduated from Polytechnic High School. Bob had a passion for cars, particularly fast cars and hot rods. When he wasn't driving fast cars, he enjoyed deep-sea fishing with his father. Bob married Bonnie Jean Higham November 14, 1950, in the St. George, Utah, LDS Temple. One week later, Bob reported for active duty with the U.S. Army, serving in the 90th Field Artillery during the Korean War. He received an honorable discharge in 1952. After returning from Korea, Bob attended the National Diesel Mechanic School in southern California. After graduating, Bob, Bonnie and their young family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, where they lived for 45 years. Bob worked as a reactor operator at the Idaho National Laboratory in the Arco desert. Bob enjoyed working with youth and held many callings in the LDS Church, including serving as a home teacher, Webelos leader, Sunday School teacher, and as a member of the Sunday School presidency. Bob served three Church missions at the Idaho Falls LDS Bishop's Storehouse. In 1996-1997, Bob served a mission with his wife at the LDS Employment Office in Salt Lake City. Bob is survived by his wife, Bonnie; and his five children, Bob (Brenda), of Idaho Falls; Susan (Larry) Stewart, of Challis, Lori (Tim) Weber of Eagle, Julie (Bruce) Johnson of Idaho Falls, and Jill (Richard) Skousen of Pleasant Grove, Utah; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 4, at the Coltman LDS 2nd Ward, 12448 North 5th East (Lewisville Highway) in Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends for one hour Friday before services at the church. Interment will be in the Grant Central Cemetery. Services in Idaho Falls are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Lyle Nelson inyr2525@msn.com My thoughts are with you, my neighbors from Coltman. Patrice Nelson Cullimore patcullimore@msn.com To My Dear Friends, I just wanted to say how deeply I have always cared for you and your family. I wish I could have come to see you and to pay my respects. I hope that all will be well with you, that you will feel the strength of the prayers that will be in your behalf. With love, Pat Cullimore