NIBLEY, UTAH: Verl King Bindrup, 75, of Nibley
passed away Sunday November 6, 2005 at the Logan
Regional Hospital from a sudden heart attack. The
oldest child of eight, he was born in Logan Utah on
March 24, 1930 to Vera King and Nephi Vernon Bindrup.
Verl was raised in River Heights and graduated from
South Cache High School in 1948. He attended Utah
State University then served in the Western States
L.D.S. mission. He also served in the U.S. Army from
1953-1955.
On November 30, 1955 Verl married Barbara Ferrin in
the Logan L.D.S. temple. Together they had 6
children. They were later divorced.
On June 23, 1990 he married Louann R. Allen who passed
away after a courageous battle with lymphoma.
On September 15, 1999 Verl married his sweetheart
Betty Perkins. They shared a happy life together
traveling to Mexico each winter. They recently
returned from a Caribbean Cruise.
Verl is survived by his wife Betty, his six children
Brad Bindrup of Logan, Tami Rawlins of Tremonton,
Holly Buck of Logan, Kristy (Bill) Muir of S.L.C.,
Troy (Machelle) Bindrup of Mendon, Lisa (Steve) Baker
of Mendon and 13 grandchildren.
Betty’s Children Charlyn (Aaron) Bluemel of Lyman, WY,
Vaughn Thompson of Ogden, Darrin (Patty) Thompson of
Logan, Tiffany (Brett) Lund of Foster City, CA, Kevin
Thompson of Logan and 15 grandchildren.
His 6 siblings Reed (Karen) Bindrup of River Heights,
Darrel Bindrup of Roy, Cherrill Buchanan of Woods
Cross, Bill (Orell) Bindrup of Layton, Ina (Melvin)
Murray of Roy, Ken (Pam) Bindrup of Morgan, and Robert
(Retta) of Boise.
Verl worked several years as a carpenter before
getting a job at the U.S.U. Water Research Lab where
he worked from 1965-1992.
Verl loved the outdoors, his favorite place to go was
Grays River by Alpine, WY where he spent many trips
with Betty fishing. He hunted as a boy with his
father and enjoyed hunting with his son’s and
grandchildren. He belonged to the “morning crew” who
met at McDonalds (rain or shine) to socialize. He
took pride in having a nice garden and sharing it with
friends and neighbors. Verl was very kind and was the
first one to lend a hand to others without being
asked. He was a devoted Aggie Fan and season ticket
holder for 25 years.
Verl leaves a legacy of hard work, thoughtfulness and
a sense of humor. He loved his family and friends.
We will love you always Dad and will never forget your
twinkling smile.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his
stepdaughter Kristina Marquez.
Funeral services will be held at the Nibley 4th ward,
360 W. 3200 S. Saturday, Nov. 12 at 11:00 a.m. with
Bishop Roland Parent conducting. Friends may call at
the church from 10:00 - 10:45 am. Interment will be in
the Hyrum City Cemetery with military honors.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.allenmortuaries.net