Donald M. Pence

Providence- Donald Pence, 60, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 29, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah after a long courageous battle against cancer. Don set a great example of how to serve and love others with greatness. The most important thing to him were his family and friends.
Don was born in Ogden, Utah to the late H. Delbert and Verlene Christiansen Pence. He grew up in Roy, Utah and enjoyed band, wrestling, and trap shooting during high school and continued these activities while he attended Weber State College where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology.
Don joined the United States Navy in August 1973 after college. He served his country heroically for 20 years and retired as a LT. Commander in Oct 1993. He was a helicopter pilot and some of his assignments were the evacuation of Vietnam, Search & Rescue at Whidbey Island, flying foreign & domestic dignitaries, and Desert Storm.
At the time of his death he had been working for ICON Health & Fitness for 15 years, where he was a well liked and highly respected supervisor in the RPS Department.
Don married his wife of 34 years, Lynnette, in the Ogden LDS Temple. He treated his marriage with a special passion, faithfulness, and the same respect and hard work that were such a part of his life.
As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he served diligently in various callings including Bishop, High Councilor, Young Men, and Scouts. He touched many lives through his hard work and love. His dedication and faithfulness remained strong and true until the.end.
Don enjoyed many activities including handball, racquetball, playing games, being outdoors, boating, and spending lots of time with his family.
Don is survived by his wife Lynnette and his four children, Trisha, Ryan (Celise), Daniel (Marianne), Nathan (Sookmi), and two grandchildren Emma and Seth; his mother Verlene and stepfather Ray Hipwell; his siblings Ray (Lauri), Vickie (Brent), Lynn (Nancy), Tim (Kathy); and many other loved ones. Those who preceded him in death were his father Delbert and stepfather Ronald Weaver and many others.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec 4, 2010 at 12 noon, in the Providence LDS Chapel, 355 Canyon Road. Family and friends may call Friday, Dec. 3,2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Allen Hall Mortuary, 34 E Center Street in Logan and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 to 11 :30 a.m. Interment will be in the Providence Cemetery. Condolences and thoughts may be expressed to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.net .