Obituary

Denton A. Haueter
1923 ~ 2018
"Grizz"
"How are you today, Denton?" "Mean and ornery, just like an old grizzly bear!" So often we heard this good-humored refrain from our beloved husband, dad, grandpa, uncle and mentor. His growl was fierce, but his heart was kind. Our grizzly bear passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 2, 2018.
Denton was born on April 28, 1923 to Albert and Minie Tillery Haueter. He graduated from Granite High School, after which he served honorably as an army engineer in the Pacific theater during World War II. He married Norma Rupp and was sealed to her in the temple. They had 31 happy years together before she passed away. Denton married Alice Jeanne Taylor in the Salt Lake Temple. They celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in 2017. Denton loved the outdoors and never passed up the chance for a thrilling adventure. He felt at home in the mountains, where he enjoyed snowmobiling, four-wheeling, backpacking, and camping. He loved the Scouting program, and served as a Scout Master for 32 years. He taught them the value of hard work, faith in God, perseverance, and patriotism. He earned and received his Silver Beaver Award. While Denton was not working as a heavy equipment operator at Kennecott, he was serving the members of his church and community. He loved to help others. He steadfastly served as a temple worker in the Jordan River and Draper temples for 34 years. Most of all, Denton loved his family. He was a devoted husband. He loved Alice dearly and they were so happy together. He was a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. One of his greatest joys was being a dad and a grandpa.
He is survived by his cherished wife, Alice; and their children and posterity: Debbie (Duff), Steve (Vickie), Lori (Ed), Julie (Spencer), Allison (Rob), and Katie (John); 29 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Don. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Norma; and his sisters, June and Afton.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 12:00 pm at the River View LDS Chapel, 288 W. River Chapel Rd., Draper, where a viewing will be held beforehand at the same location from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Interment will be at the Taylorsville Cemetery.