Bert Alton Ivie, Jr., 76, passed away Jan. 30, 2020, in Sandy, Utah. Bert was born Oct. 6, 1943, in Bingham Canyon, Utah, to Bert Alton Ivie, Sr. and Agnes Aerie Barnett.
Bert was raised in Copperfield and Hunter, Utah, and had many adventures there. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved his family, scouting, woodworking and family history. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Bert met his sweetheart, Diane Green, at a church dance on Valentine’s Day. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on Sept. 19, 1969. They lived and raised their family in various locations throughout Utah, Idaho, Colorado, California and Oregon. Bert worked as a chemist/assayer for several different companies in the mining industry, including Sunshine Mining Company in Kellogg, Idaho.
Bert was a kind and loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Many fond memories will be remembered of his kind acts of service, camping, family reunions, gardening and his love of dogs. Bert always had time and a smile for everyone. We will miss his example he showed through the high moral characteristics he developed during his life.
Bert is survived by his wife Diane; his five children, Joseph Alton Ivie (Becky Fehse), Emily Jean Harris (David), Laura Ann Stout (Benjamin), James Kenyon Ivie (Nicole), Rose Marie Johnson (David); and his five sisters, Jeanne, Judi, Leslie, Penny and Allene; and sister-in-law Nancy. He was a proud and loving grandpa of 14 grandchildren, with one on the way. He was preceded in death by his father, Bert; his mother, Agnes; and his three brothers, Charles, Glen Leroy and Baby Ivie.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at 11 a.m., at the LDS Chapel, 428 S. Hale St., Grantsville, Utah. Interment was at the Grantsville City Cemetery with military honors by the Hill Air Force Honor Guard. Arrangements in the care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at daltonhoopes.com.