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Guss Porter Black
Guss Porter Black, 93, our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully Monday, June 9, 2008 at Mountain View Hospital in Payson, Utah. Guss was born May 8, 1915 in Blanding, Utah to Morley Larsen and Lydia Porter Black.
While attending BYU he met his sweetheart and eternal companion, Lois Hall. They were married on August 29, 1938 in the Salt Lake Temple. Guss immediately began his teaching and coaching career which lasted for 43 years and influenced many lives.
He was an active member in the LDS church and served a mission with his wife at the Provo Temple. He also served a mission at the Bishop's Storehouse in Spanish Fork.
Guss has been given many honors and awards for his athletic achievements, coaching, horse racing, and citizenship. Guss's family was recognized as Salem Family of the Year in 1985, and Utah Family of the Year in 1986. He had the unique ability of quickly making any stranger his friend, and children adored him.
He is survived by his five living children; Jimmie and Lynette, Sherrie and Kirt Harris, Roland and Marjean, Orlon and Jackie, Vernon and Brenda, daughter-in-law, Claudette and Dee Henderson, 23 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and 3 sisters, Rene, Rachel "Toots", and Darlene. He is proceded in death by his wife Lois, son Norman, 2 grandsons; Jeffery Guss and David Hall. Also one great grandson Zachary Joel Meuter.
We will miss you Grandpa "Jelly Bean"
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 13, 2008 at 11 a.m at the Salem 9th Ward Chapel, 60 North Main. A viewing will be held Thursday, June 12, 2008 from 6-8 p.m at the chapel and also prior to the service from 9:45-10:45 a.m at the chapel. |
