February 28, 1926 ~ April 10, 2010

Charles Lee Lance, 84, of Cedar Hills passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010 at his home.  He was born February 28, 1926 in Provo to Charles and LaRhea Hoover Lance.  Charley grew up in Moab and attended Grand County High School.  At age 17, he enlisted in the Navy and served in the Pacific Theater on the USS Canberra.  He was honorably discharged in 1947.  While working for the Forest Service he met and married Mary Jean Easton in October of 1959.  Their marriage was solemnized in the Los Angeles Temple in 1967.   After the war, he worked in a variety of jobs as a mechanic.  He retired from CF Trucking in 1987.  Charley enjoyed retirement and founded an automotive machine shop call “Charleys” where he enjoyed working with his oldest son Scott.  

He is survived by his two children: Scott (Angela) Lance, Santaquin and Lori (Daryn) Smith, Cedar Hills; three grandchildren: Easton, MacCoy, and Abigail Smith; sisters: Faye (Keith) and Ruth (Calvin) Wise.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Jean and son, Todd. 

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 16, 2010 at 12:00 noon in the Olpin Family Mortuary Chapel, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove.  Family and friends may attend a viewing Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary and on Friday one hour prior to services.   Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. 

The family wishes to thank A Plus Hospice; Paula, Sharri, Sheila, and Jason for their genuine and loving care of Charley and Jean Lance during their last days.  

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Andy Anderson said:

Lori & Scott: I was so sorry to read about your father's passing. You know that he and your mother were my wonderful friends for many years. I'll be in California and will miss the viewing and the funeral. Pleas know that my thoughts are with you. Andy Anderson

April 14, 2010

Rosalie Smith said:

Charley was a very special gentleman. He was a loving husband and father and grandfather. I will miss seeing him at the special holiday dinners. He was always very kind to me. All my love to Lori and Scott and their families. Love, Rosalie

April 14, 2010

Marianne Tappenbeck said:

I am SO sorry for your loss, Joe and kids. Have been trying to reach Shirley by e-mail, and just found this notice. Am in shock, and she was one day younger than myself. She loved you all.

May 09, 2010