Ronald Culverwell

A true gentleman, Ronald LeRoy Culverwell, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on March 31, 2023. He was the youngest child born to Harold Autton Culverwell and Lucy Edith Midgley on January 27, 1936. He married his sweetheart Patricia Steele on June 25, 1959 in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity. They had four children; Stacey (Glen) Pettit, Jan (Leonard) Hardle, John (Julie) Culverwell and Amy (Gary) Young. They had 14 grandchildren and 28 great- grandchildren at the time of his passing. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
Ronald was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He had a strong
testimony of our Savior, Jesus Christ and of the Plan of Salvation. He served a full time mission in
Australia. He served in many callings in the church including executive secretary, Sunday School
superintendent, councilor in the bishopric and high council. His favorite calling was Gospel Doctrine teacher. He loved to study the scriptures and the words of the prophets. His scriptures could always be found on his kitchen table surrounded by notes taken while studying. He was an ordinance worker at the Salt Lake Temple for 10 years.
He was a student body officer at East High School where he made many lifelong friendships. He
attended BYU and graduated from the University of Utah in accounting. He started working for Z.C.M.I. in 1965 in the accounting department. He moved up through the accounting and auditing departments. When he retired, he was the Treasurer of Z.C.M.I.
He learned cooking from his mother and made delicious made from scratch cakes. He was a great cook and did most of the family cooking in his later years. He was famous for his raspberry jam which he made from raspberries he grew in his yard. He gave out jam for Christmas and everyone loved receiving it.
He was a quiet man, never demanding attention. He let others around him shine as he supported them in their endeavors. He loved to watch the kids and grandkids playing sports and performing their musical talents.
He was a loving spouse and cared for our mother for many years. We are grateful for his Christ-like
example. He was always generous and humble. It was our privilege to care for him these last two
months of his life.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, siblings; Robert (Shirley) Culverwell, Lucille (Dale) Evans, Hal (Ann) Culverwell and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary located at 1007 West South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, UT on Saturday, April 8. Viewing will be from 9:30 to 10:30am followed by the funeral at 11:00 am. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park 3401 South Highland Drive, Millcreek, UT.