Robert Lynn Park

September 1, 1932 - October 26, 2016

Robert Lynn Park 1932-2016 “Keep Smiling” Robert ‘Bob’ Lynn Park passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 26, 2016 in Provo, Utah from complications due to Alzheimer's disease. He was born on September 1, 1932 to William and Ardella Park in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was the second child in a family of eight children. Bob grew up in Shelly, Idaho. He was involved in the 4H club, Future Farmers of America and boxing. He was salutatorian of his Shelly High School class of 1950. After high school he attended the University of Idaho for a couple of years before he was drafted into the Army. In 1954, he attended Brigham Young University and graduated with a BS in 1956. He then went onto attend Cornell University where he earned a Masters and PhD in Animal Nutrition. He started working for the U.S. Dept. of AG, stationed in St. Croix, USVI. During his 4 yrs in St. Croix, he met and then married the love of his life, Elaine Burke Park, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. In 1965, he started his 35 years of teaching and research career in the Animal Science Dept. at Brigham Young University. Bob was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved the gospel and it guided him in how he lived his life each day and was able to set a great example to everyone he met. This love was demonstrated through his many scout callings, church callings and endless hours of service including a mission with his wife, to Texas Houston South Mission. During his life, he had many passions and hobbies. Scouting was a big part of his life. He was involved in local, district and council levels. He was awarded the scouting Silver Beaver Award. The Provo Kiwanis Club was the other organization that allowed him to show his passion for service. Bob was involved in many groups and organizations over the years, but his biggest pride and joy was his family. His sense of humor, warm personality, and ability to tell the best bear stories made him very popular at family events. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Ardella Park, brother William Park, sisters Ruth Hawke and Marilyn Meyers. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Burke Park, and children Richard Park (Jenny), Rhonda Park Uber (Greg), Rita Hafner (Mark), Roxanne Ohran (David), Raquel Moss (John), and Elizabeth Wilkinson (Robert), 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Special thanks to the Canyons Hospice Center, especially Blanca, Lisa, Amber, Georgia, and Toni. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 29th, at 11:00 am, at Grandview 13th Ward, 1260 West 1150 North, Provo, Utah, where Viewings will be held Friday, October 28th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, and prior to services on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment in East Lawn Memorial Hills, 4800 North 650 East, Provo, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.