May 27, 1931 ~ February 10, 2009

A. La Mont Henriksen, 77, of Lindon, UT passed away on February 10, 2009.  He was born May 27, 1931 in Logan, UT son of A.F. Henriksen, Sr. and Leatha Jenks.  He grew up in Downey, CA, served a mission in the Northern States Mission, then was drafted and served 2 years in the army in Germany as a company clerk.  He married Lula Marie Hilton in 1955 in the Salt Lake Temple.  He graduated from BYU with a degree in Sociology, by then he also had a thriving Commercial Construction business.  He served in Priesthood leadership positions all their married life—in 5 Bishoprics, and as Bishop, 2 full terms on Stake High Councils, teacher, temple worker, and Patriarch.  He wrote 5 books, filled a term on the Lindon City Planning commission and 10 years on the Utah County Draft Board.  Together with Lu he served as a Service Missionary at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, the Conference Center, and as trainers at the MTC.  They also filled a 2 year Mission as Country Directors for LDS Charities in the Philippines, an 18 month mission at Nauvoo and Carthage, IL, and an 18 month mission in the California, Long Beach Mission Office. 

He is survived by his wife, Lula Marie, his 7 children and their spouses Bruce (Debany), Russell (Cindy), Dana (Cynthia), Doug (Ashley), Holly (Brad), Heidi (Tobias), Lauriann (Perry), 26 grandchildren and 4 ½ great-grandchildren. 

The family is asking that in lieu of sending flowers, well wishers make a donation to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 at 12:00 noon in the Lindon Ninth Ward Chapel, 1050 East 100 North, Lindon, UT.

A viewing will be held on Thursday evening, Feb 12, 2009 from 6-8 pm at the Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and from 10:45-11:45 am prior to services on Friday.  Interment will be in the Lindon City Cemetery with military honors conducted by the American Legion Post 72.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com

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Steve and Carla Christensen said:

You are certainly in our thoughts and prayers. It sure is great knowing that life is eternal and I'm sure Uncle Mont will be very busy using his many talents serving on the other side.

February 12, 2009

James and Cindy Hilton said:

Dear Aunt Lula and Family, We were so sad to learn of the passing of Uncle LaMont. You both have always been such a tremendous example to all of us of dedication to the Lord. Certainly Uncle LaMont will always be remembered for the way he consecrated his life to the church. What an amazing legacy! We love you and will certainly keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. James and Cindy Hilton

February 13, 2009

Jeffrey McDonald said:

Joan and I just arrived in Salt Lake to enter the MTC and I read of the passing of Elder Henriksen. I am sad at his passing. I really enjoyed working with you guys in the Long Beach Mission. I hope we can be as good of missionaries as you were.

February 13, 2009