14 Feb 1928 – 3 Oct 2005
Husband of Sharlimae Clouse
Robert (Bob) Driggs Todd, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, died peacefully on October 3, 2005 at the University of Utah Medical Center surrounded by his family. He fought a courageous three-week battle to recover from injuries sustained when a portion of brickwork collapsed on him while he was doing what he loved best; giving service to others.
He was born to Douglas McLain Todd and Margaret Grey Burton on February 14, 1928 in Copperton, Utah. His youth was spent in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and Arizona. During high school he excelled at football and was always proud of his days with the Mesa High School Jackrabbits.
Not long after high-school he married Sharlimae Clouse (later divorced). Together they had six children. Shortly after his graduation from Arizona State University the Army drafted him for service during the Korean War. Because of his training as an educator he served as an instructor at Fort Ord, California.
After his discharge from the Army he taught 5th and 6th grades in the Arcadia, California Unified School District. He received recognition as a top educator in the district and received the Peach Award for excellence. In 1967 he moved to Bountiful where he accepted a position with the Davis County School District. He taught 5th and 6th grade in the Bountiful area for many years. During the last 10 years of his teaching career he certified in special education. He found great fulfillment in helping children with unique challenges learn and grow.
Bob retired in 1990 after serving 37 years as an educator. He was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions within the church. Through the church he was able to express his love of youth and the outdoors. He served for many years as a scouter. His great-grandsons called him “the scoutmaster.” Through his guidance many young men achieved Eagle Scout, including his own three sons.
Bob married Beverly LaRue Budd Hyde in 1986 and together they blessed the lives of both families. They served missions at the Johannesburg, South Africa Temple, to the Nebraska Omaha mission (where he served as Branch President of the Fairbury, Nebraska branch), and at the Nauvoo, Illinois Temple. He served as Branch President at the Heritage Retirement Center in Bountiful where he enjoyed the opportunity to provide comfort and spiritual guidance to the special people there. The Bountiful Temple was a special love. He served as an ordinance worker and volunteer engineer and delighted in helping keep the temple lighted and in good repair.
Although his accomplishments in his career and official assignments were many, he will be most remembered for his good-nature, humor and continual service to family, friends and neighbors much of which was given anonymously. His recreational loves were the outdoors, football, and tennis with Beverly.
Bob is survived by his wife Beverly of 19 years, by his brothers Ira (Pat), Burton (Phyllis), Byron (Dale), by his sisters, Florence Britsch, Alice Braithwaite, and Norma Mabey, his children, Charles (Suzanne), Kathy Maio (Sam), Keith (Sue), David (Lois), Marilyn Todd M.D., and Sharon Gorringe, and stepchildren Vaughn (Peggy) Hyde, Sherrie (Bud) Gillett, Wendy (Ed) Scheidler, Melanie (Mike) Vovk. Through the combined families he is survived by 37 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Elaine Page and Beth Snow and his brothers-in-law Royden Braithwaite, Gordon Snow, Howard Page and Walker Mabey.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the excellent staff at the University of Utah Medical Center whose professional expertise is only surpassed by their compassion and patience.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Bountiful 14th Ward, 600 E. 1500 S. Family and friends may visit from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church and from 6-8 p.m. Thursday night, October 6, 2005 at Russon Brothers Funeral Home, 295 North Main, Bountiful. Interment to follow services at Bountiful City Cemetery, 2224 S. 200 W., Bountiful. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Perpetual Education Fund or the Humanitarian Relief Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
– published in the Deseret News 10/5/2005
Bountiful Memorial Park, Bountiful, Davis, Utah
