James Elmo Packer

OBITUARY OF JAMES ELMO PACKER LOGAN ? James Elmo Packer, 92, of Logan, passed away Friday, August 9, 2002 at Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 6, 1910 in Franklin, Idaho a son of James Manuel and Lonetta Christine Johnson Packer. He married Zelda Gertrude Bartlett on August 7, 1934 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Elmo grew up in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School. He later graduated from USU with a B.S. in dairy science and a minor in business. He worked in the grocery business in Idaho and Utah and as the manager of the USU Dairy Experimental Farm. Elmo spent most of his career as General Manager of Cache Valley Breeding Association. He hosted the national convention in Utah for the National Association of Animal Breeders. He also served as President and Director of the Utah Council Farmers Cooperatives for many years. He was a charter member and served as president of the North Logan Lions Club. Elmo was an outstanding scouter and taught many scout groups and received the Eagle and Silver Beaver awards. He loved to sing in quartets, choirs and especially with family. Other hobbies included riding horses, fishing, archery, hunting, and gardening. He was President of the N.W. Packer family organization and chaired family reunions and workshops for over 600 people. Elmo was an active member of the LDS Church and held many callings including: Bishop of the North Logan 1st Ward, High Counselor in the Logan University 2nd Stake and Patriarch in North Logan and University 2nd Stakes. Elmo is survived by his wife, Zelda of Logan; three children and their spouses; Luana and Derwin Merrill of Smithfield; Lyle and Julie Packer of Lindon; and Betty and James Anderson of Tremonton. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Richard Elmo Packer, one sister, Alberta P. Gunnell, two brothers, Gerald and Albert Packer and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, with President Melvin Foster, conducting. Friends may call Monday evening at Nelson Funeral Home from 6 to 7 p.m. and on Tuesday from 11:00 to 12:30. Burial will be in the Logan City Cemetery. The family expresses appreciation to Williamsburg Retirement Community Center, Dr. Douglas Hyldahl, Rocky Mountain Hospice, IHC Home Care, Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com .