Duane Hallows

Loa, Utah – Lorenzo Duane Hallows, 96, passed away August 27, 2021, in Monroe, Utah. He was born June 3, 1925, in Koosharem, Utah, to Gilbert and Nettie Bagley Hallows. Duane grew up in Koosharem and graduated from Richfield High School. Shortly after graduation he was drafted into the US Army. He was a paratrooper in the 515th Parachute Infantry and served in the European Theater during World War II. Duane married Ruth Oldroyd September 15, 1948, in Loa, Utah. They are the parents of seven children, Susan (Brent) Christensen, Circleville; Sally (Darwin) LeFevre, deceased; Gilbert (Flora) Loa; Gary (Francine) Torrey; Denise (Val) Christensen, Rolette, North Dakota; Glen (Nancy) Kanarraville; Ted (Rhonda) Kamas. Duane went to college on the GI bill. He graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He later got a Masters degree in Administration. He worked for 35 years for the Wayne School District. His first teaching job was at Fremont Elementary. When the new Elementary school was built in Loa and the grade schools were consolidated, he was the first principal and also taught at Loa Elementary. He was instrumental in creating the Wayne Middle School and served as its first principal. He was an Assistant School Superintendent for the Wayne School District and ended his career as the Principal of Loa Elementary again. Duane was active in the community. He served as Mayor of Loa and was a founding member of the first volunteer fire department and the first EMT group in Wayne County. He also served on the Wayne County Draft Board during the Viet Nam War. Duane was very involved in scouting. He was Loa Ward scoutmaster for many years and helped many young men become Eagle Scouts. He received the Silver Beaver award for his dedication to scouting. Family was important to Duane. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He taught by example. He loved the outdoors. The property in Sheep Valley is a special place for the whole family, and we all look forward to the annual Hallows Family Campout and Christmas Party. Duane is survived by six children, 29 grandchildren, 73 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; daughter, Sally LeFevre; granddaughter, Megan LeFevre; his parents; sister Carmel (Ellis) Nielson; his in-laws, George Kay (Shirley) Oldroyd and Theda Jane (Cliff) Peterson. The family wishes to thank the staff of Monroe Canyon Assisted Living and Zion’s Way Hospice for their loving care. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the Loa LDS Stake Center, where friends may call for viewing from 10:00 to 12:30 prior to the services. Out of concern for those who are not yet vaccinated and those who may be at higher risk for COVID-19, the family invites attendees to wear masks when appropriate. Live streaming of the services can be found on Duane’s obituary page at: www.springerturner.com about 15 minutes prior to the services. Burial with military honors accorded by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 and the Utah Honor Guard will be in the Loa Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.