OBITUARY: Lawrence W. Nordberg; Frisco, Millard co., Utah
surname: Anderson, Nordberg, Webb

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Lawrence W. Nordberg
"Mr. Baseball"

     Lawrence Walden Nordberg, born Feb. 26, 1908 in Frisco, Utah to Ola P.
Jonsson Nordberg and Emma Anderson Nordberg, died November 22, 2003 in Delta,
Utah from causes incident to old age.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters.

     Survived by one brother, Earl Nordberg, Tucson, Arizona; niece, Carol E.
(Calvin) Webb of Tooele; and many other nieces and nephews.

     Larry was a Corporal (Airplane and Engine Mechanic) in the 237th Army Air
Corps Unit, Kirtland Field, during World War II. After graduating from North
Cache High School, Smithfield, Utah in 1926 he attended Utah State
Agricultural College for one year. He coached basketball and baseball teams
for ten years and was a loyal fan of Murray High School baseball for many
years. He was employed by Smithfield Brick & Tile Company, Salt Lake Mill and
Lumber Company and the Bingham mines.  Member of the Church of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

     The family expresses appreciation to the management and care givers at
the Diamond D Inn (assisted living) in Delta, Utah's Heritage Hospice and the
Scott Robinson family of Murray for their loving care and service during his
declining years.

     In accordance with Larry's pre-arrangements his remains were cremated
under the direction of Jenkins-Soffe South Valley of South Jordan, Utah.
Interment pending at the Utah Veteran's Memorial Park. No memorial services
are planned

     Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/27/2003.