Alden Shurtz

December 10, 1933 - February 7, 2017

Alden Shurtz, age 83, died peacefully in his sleep at home in American Fork, Utah, on February 7, 2017. He was born December 10, 1933, in Sugarville, Utah. Alden studied at BYU, served in army during the Korean War, and worked at AT&T and Won Door Corporation. He was a master gardener and he owned and operated Shurtz Greenhouse in Alpine Utah, where he raised and sold bedding plants. He loved working in the yard and raising beautiful gardens, and he loved hiking with his family in the mountains around Alpine. Alden was a hard worker and he accomplished anything he set his mind to. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and he loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ with all his heart. He loved serving the Lord and held many church positions. He loved his family dearly and was a good friend to all he met. The bonds he made with people lasted throughout his lifetime and will extend into eternity. He always had a cheerful and welcoming smile and was willing to help anyone in need. His family and friends will miss him very much. Alden is survived by his wife, Inga Shurtz, and children, Connie Boucher (Craig), Karen Lloyd (Danny), Mark Shurtz (Keely), and Bruce Shurtz, fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and brothers and sister, Cecil Shurtz (Sharon), Jay Shurtz (Yvonne), Coleene Jurgens, Elden Shurtz (Ireta). Preceding him in death are his parents, Frelen and Stella Shurtz, and brothers, Guy Shurtz, Lane Shurtz, Kent Shurtz, Keith Shurtz, daughter-in-law, Cindy Shurtz, and granddaughter, Aubrey Pehrson. Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 13th, at 11:00 am, at the Pacific Drive 2nd Ward Chapel, 507 West 700 North, American Fork, UT, where a Viewing will be held prior from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Alpine City Cemetery, 400 North Grove Drive, Alpine. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.