Francis Siddoway

Francis C. Siddoway "Fritz"

Francis Charles "Fritz" Siddoway passed away peacefully at his home, June 4, 2009 in the loving arms of his family whom he loved so much. Fritz was born September 12, 1922 in Rockport, Utah to Francis (Frank) Armstrong and Mary Andersen Siddoway. Dad grew up on the ranch where he learned the important lessons of life, like hunting, fishing, having fun, and hard work at his father's side. Due to a long bout of rheumatic fever in his teens, his heart was damaged but he didn't let that stop him from enjoying life to the max.

Fritz married Norma Marcellin in 1950 and later divorced. Dad married Ruby Merlene Long on June 20, 1960. Soon after, they moved to Dugway with Mike and Connie; Alan was born four years later. Dad worked at the Clearfield Naval Depot until 1959, then for the US Army at Dugway as the Commissary Manager until he retired in 1975. They moved back to the ranch at Rockport where he worked at the State Park until 2006. Dad lived a life of honor, love, joy, responsibility, generosity and honest labor... his handshake was his promise.

Fritz is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Daniel and Benjamin; sisters, Ellen and Nancy; and his best pals, Cecil and Lola Metcalf. He is survived by his wife, Merlene; son, Michael (Cheri); daughter, Connie (Kelly) Whiting; son, Alan (LouDean); daughter, Judy (Farzin) Goran; and sister, Edna Allison; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Dad enjoyed having his family around him.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, June 8, 2009 at 12 Noon at the Old Rockport Church below Rockport Dam. Friends and family may attend a viewing at the Wanship Church, Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the Rockport Church on Monday from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

Interment, Wanship Cemetery.

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