Albert Francis Bingham

Honeyville - Albert Francis Bingham, 92, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and devoted husband, passed away in his home in Honeyville, Utah on Wednesday, September 21, 2005. He was lovingly cared for by his children and other devoted friends until his death. Albert was born September 4, 1913 in Wilson Lane, Weber County, Utah. The oldest child of Brigham Albert Bingham and Eva Viola Stratford. When he was seven his father bought a farm in Honeyville and moved his family. Albert was a worker and was expected to work. At a young age he could drive a team of horses and did so. When he was about nine years old, while going to get some tile at the old cement factory with some of his brothers in the wagon, the horses were spooked and the young boy, Albert, was yanked out of his seat and almost out of the wagon while trying to control the horses. Though some of the harnessing was broken, he was able to bring the horses under control and arrived at the factory in tact. One of the workers at the factory, who saw the event, marveled that a boy so young could have saved the wagon. Albert saved a lot more than just wagons throughout his life. He graduated from Box Elder High School and then later received his degree from Utah State University. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Northern States Mission. After returning home from his mission, he went to work on the farm with his dad and brothers. Albert loved farming. It flowed in his blood and he passed that love of the land onto his sons who now, each one, have some farming enterprise going on in their lives. He also loved good horses and even while young, he loved to ride and work with them. Even after tractors were popular, he would be found using horses to work the ground. He told people it was to prevent the ground from being compacted but if the truth were known, it was probably more because he loved working the ?nags.? Albert was an avid Republican and served at times as county and state delegate. He wrote to his representatives and stayed active in politics all his life. Albert?s greatest love was his God. He served Him all his life. He served as stake Sunday school superintendent and later was called as a seventy in the stake. Each of these he did faithfully. Later he was called to serve as the assistant stake clerk and then as the stake clerk. He served in that capacity for 18 and a half years. Every Sunday the stake presidency would meet at 6:00 am and Albert would have to feed a large herd of steers before the meeting. He would get up at 4:00 am to hand-load the silage on the truck so that he could feed the cattle and be to meetings on time. His devotion and dedication to the gospel, the Church and his God were impeccable. He spent his life serving God and testifying of the truthfulness of this gospel. In letters to his children, and in many settings and circumstances throughout his life he never missed an opportunity to teach what manner of men we should be. He lived the principles he taught with power and clear example. Albert loved his family. He and Ruth had 12 children and at times were either complimented or criticized for their large family. They were both very proud of each of their children and their accomplishments. He worked hard to instill his values into each of his children. Every one of his children have learned the work ethic they instilled in them. He and Ruth were married for 63 years before her passing in 2003. Albert has greatly missed her and is now comforted once again to be in her presence and enjoy her company. As individuals, he and Ruth are great, but as a couple their strength is multiplied exponentially. A man of superior integrity and honesty, Albert was known as a person of trust and dependability. He was respected by all as one who would pay his bills on time and meet his obligations. He was a fair man and not one to take advantage of others. Albert has left a great legacy and an example to all. Surviving are his children, Barbara Gary Stacey, Annette Jay Lillywhite, Marva Tom Priday, Lorin Sherry, Kent Shirley, Ivan Marti, Mark Sherry, Rex Sue, Carl, Glade Elaine, Marlon Ronda, Evan Amy Bingham. He also leaves 62 grandchildren, 114 great grandchildren, and five great, great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Clifford and Mariner as well as one sister, Beth Richen. The family wishes to express gratitude to all those who have helped with the caring of their father and grandfather. Friends may call at Honeyville Chapel Sunday evening, September 25, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, or September 26 from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Funeral services will begin immediately following at 11:00 am. Bishop Blair Perry will be officiating and interment will be at the Honeyville Cemetery