Sherral J. Allred

Bluffdale, Utah - Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and coach, Sherral Jay Allred, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Bluffdale, January 6, 2014, surrounded by love. He lived a courageous life, which saw him through the relentless progression of metastatic prostate cancer. Throughout his cancer journey, he remained a steadfast pillar of strength and courage to all those around him. He quietly taught us about love and acceptance. Sherral was born January 25, 1945 in Salina, Utah, a son of Jewel Reed and Vera Elsina Foote Allred. He grew up in Torrey and graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 1963. He then attended Salt Lake Vocational College and the University of Utah. Sherral married the love of his life, Myrle Taylor, September 2, 1967 in the Manti LDS Temple. He was an active member of the LDS Church, serving in a Bishopric, as a Stake Mission President, Young Men's Leader, Scout Leader, High Priest Leadership and Sunday School Teacher. Sherral also served in the US Army Reserves. He served as Water Master and Water Board of Directors member for many years in both Granger and Torrey. For the last 14 years, Sherral has owned and operated his own landscaping company, Landscaping By Design. His greatest work and joy was working with young men and seeing them reach their potential. He spent many hours at basketball, baseball, soccer and football games, wrestling tournaments and watching his grandkids play. He loved the outdoors and spent time golfing, 4-wheeling, snow mobiling and riding horses. He owned race horses and raced for many years in Idaho, Wyoming and Utah. He also owned and raced chariot horses. He loved farming and raising his own hay to feed the horses. His most favorite place on earth was Torrey, Utah in Wayne County, where he farmed and enjoyed the beauty of outdoors there, 4-wheeling,hiking, hunting and fishing. Sherral is survived by his loving wife, Myrle T. Allred of Bluffdale; children: Kelly and Amy Allred of South Jordan; Anna-Marie and Jim Bingham of Herriman; Michael and Stephanie Allred of Bluffdale; 10 grandchildren: Taylor, Gracie, Elizabeth and Jonah Allred; Tanner, Carter and Ashley Bingham; Kaden, Cohen and Mason Allred; a half-sister: Darlene and Lamar Hutchinson of Elsinore; sisters and brothers-in-law: Kathy S. Allred of Arizona; Gayleen and Clayton Johnson of Cortez, Colorado; Carl and Linda Taylor of West Valley City; Betty D (Max, deceased) Taylor of Anchorage, Alaska. He was preceded in death by his father, Jewel Reed Allred; his mother, Vera E. Foote Mulford; a brother, Cloyd R. Allred; his grandparents and many step-brothers and step-sisters. The family would like to express gratitude for the outpouring of love and support we have received. We express thanks to the Huntsman Cancer Staff and Dr. Agarwal, for their compassion and care of Dad. And a special thanks to our "Angels" Katie, Terica and Melanie at "A Step Forward" Hospice. We couldn't have done it without you. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. in the Bluffdale LDS West Building, 14650 South 3200 West in Bluffdale, where friends may call for viewing Friday evening from 6 to 9 P.M. or Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Herriman City Cemetery, 12465 South 6000 West in Herriman, under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.