February 2, 1956 ~ April 20, 2010

Monte J Mower, age 54, passed away on April 20^th 2010 at his home in Pleasant Grove, Utah after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by his family.

He was born February 2^nd 1956 in Ogden, Utah the son of Horace and Wanda Mower.  Monte grew up in the Roy area. He graduated from Roy High School in 1974 and from B.Y.U. in 1986 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.

He served a mission in Thailand from 1975 to 1977.  He was a member of the LDS Church and loved serving as an instructor.

He married Tamera Hansen in 1980, they later divorced.  They had two children, Tara and Branden.  He married Cynthia High on November 22^nd 1988 in Orem, Utah.  They were sealed in the Provo Temple.

Monte was brilliant and loved learning.  He was always up for an adventure in the great outdoors.  He enjoyed eating ethnic foods, playing computer games, commenting on politics, reading, and photography.  He was very handy and could fix anything.  He worked in the Electrical Engineering field and later served as a care giver for one special person and provided care for his father in his final years.  Monte had a sharp sense of humor and kept us laughing. 

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia; his children, Tara and Branden (Sandy); his brother, Bruce (Florence, OR); and his mother, Wanda (Ogden).  His father, Horace, preceded him in death.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund or the LDS Mission Fund.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Garden Stake Center, 1028 West 1000 North, Pleasant Grove (Exit 275).  A viewing will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove, and one hour prior to services on Wednesday.  Interment will be in the West Weber Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com

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Steven Brandvold said:

My condolences to Monte's family at this time. It has been a lot of years since Monte and I would hang out together in high school. While Monte was serving in Thialand I was in San Diego and we would send cassette tapes back and forth during our missions. It was interesting to see the differences between the two parts of the world. Monte's passion of the mission and the people was always evident. I'm sorry that we lost touch so easily afterward. I do wish his family the best, he will be missed.

April 26, 2010

Sandra Tuck (Wheeler) said:

I was shocked to see Monte had passed. I did find a small prayer a while ago There is a light at the end of the tunnel There's love awaiting me there All cares and troubles I will leave behind As I climb the golden stair. There's a light at the end of the tunnel There to meet my Lord face to face And I'll be in the home that I longed for Saved by His heavenly grace ere's a light at the end of the tunnel

April 26, 2010

Sharon Muir said:

The past two years I have been honored to call Monte my friend, we have laughed together, complained to each other, counciled with each other. He has taught me so many things, about music, history, the earth and her gifts, television shows I would never watch. I am so saddened by his death. I have intended to come to your home and comfort you but realized I would asking you to comfort me. What a wonderful, loving, giving, man. I am truly going to miss my friend. My condolences to you and your incredible loss. May you find peace in your beliefs and convictions.

April 27, 2010

Judy Hoggan said:

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I had dated Monte in high school and have fond memories of him. You will be in my prayers and I know the Lord will help comfort you at this time.

April 27, 2010

Tom and Kaylene Hulmston said:

Cynthia, please accept our heart felt sympathies for your loss. Monte was a good man and we're glad to have known him. We didn't know he was ill, but we kind of lost touch after we moved. Please know our prayers are with you and all the family at this time.

April 30, 2010