1928-2021
Lyle Norman “Bud” Critchlow passed away Oct. 31, 2021. He was born May 19, 1928, to Lucian Vest Critchlow and Erma Jane Stratton Critchlow in Ogden, Utah. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather.
He married Martha Ann Clark on Sept. 1, 1949. They were sealed for all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on April 5, 2019. They are the parents of one girl and eight boys: Becci (John) Goodman, Norman, Nolan (Lisa), Ned (Sandy), Neil (Diane), Norris, Neldon (Teri), Nathan (Teddie), and Nyle (Jennifer). Their posterity also includes 38 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
Bud was a horseman his whole life. He enjoyed raising, riding, and racing horses. He was involved in both adult and youth riding clubs in Tooele and Grantsville for many years. He thoroughly enjoyed chariot racing with his sons, extended family, and friends. He was an excellent mechanic who used his skills as he worked hard to provide for his family. His home was always open, and those who came were treated like family.
Bud was preceded in death by his wife Martha; parents; siblings Allen, Darrell, Les, Virginia, Betty; in-laws Wilford and Ivy Clark; daughter Becci; son Norman; daughter-in-law Lisa; granddaughters Holly and Kara; great-grandson Trever; great-granddaughter Gracie; and adopted son Ed Clark.
A viewing will be held on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Grantsville West Stake Center, 115 E. Cherry St. Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, at 11 a.m., at the same location, with a viewing prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Those wishing to watch the funeral virtually, please go to Grantsville.live then click on Grantsville 1st Ward.
Arrangements in the care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home, 435-884-3031. Online condolences can be sent at daltonhoopes.com.