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David Ray Stone, Jr.

June 2, 1920 — June 1, 2006

David Ray Stone, Jr., passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2006, in Logan, Utah. He was born June 2, 1920, in Teton, Idaho to D. Ray and Sarah N. Stone. He was an Eagle Scout. He served in the East Canadian LDS Mission from 1939 to 1941. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Utah and obtained his Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Chicago in 1945. He was employed at Utah State University as a professor of educational psychology for 39 years. He was honored as Teacher of the Year for his work in developing teaching skills.
He married Beverlee Bee Brown in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on September 15, 1943. They were happily married for 63 years.
He served in many positions in the LDS Church including bishop of the Logan, Utah, LDS 18th Ward. He also served for many years on the ward Boy Scout troop committee.
He loved to fish and could often be found in the evening or on a Saturday with one or more of his boys on one of the local streams or reservoirs. He also loved to build, remodel, and take his family on wonderful vacations around the western U.S.
He is survived by his wife, Bee, and five of their six children: David (Mary Bishop), Daniel (Nancy), Mark (Halli), Lawrence (Tami, and Walter (Jean), 18 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, his sisters Ruth (Paul) Lyon, and Shirley Storrs. He is preceded in death by his youngest son, Samuel, who passed away when he was five years old, his parents, and his sister, Mary Lou (Paul) Romney.
Thank you Dad for teaching us how to work, study, love our mother, and serve others.
A memorial service will be held Monday, June 12, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street, Logan, Utah. A family gathering will be held that same day at 10:00 am at the Allen-Hall Mortuary. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Media Center, Adams School Library, 530 North 400 East, Logan, Utah 84321. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
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