Earl Curtis Loveless

Earl Curtis Loveless was born on July 12, 1949 in Moscow, Idaho returning to his Heavenly Father in his home in Taylorsville, Utah on July 27, 2019.  He is preceded in death by father Wayne LaMar Loveless, mother Marie Jean Hungerford, and his brother LaMar Loveless.

He is survived by his wife Tami Jo Granlund, sons Jason Loveless, Darryl Loveless, Sean Loveless and daughter Elicia Loveless.  He has 8 grandchildren, Tyson Loveless, Sarina Loveless, Braeden Loveless, Jaron Loveless; Alyssa Gardner, Ava Jensen; Dot Loveless and Milo Loveless.  He is also survived by brothers David Loveless, LeRoy Loveless, and sister’s Victoria Loveless and Andrea Dayley.

Earl was raised in, and spent his school years in Idaho.  He graduated from Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho in 1967. Following high school, he served an LDS mission in The Netherlands for two and one half years.  He was a graduate of Brigham Young University, holding a master’s degree in Herpatology.  Earl was a “peoples” person, which served him well in his professional career in sales and business consultation. 

Earl was a man of many interests.  Each new interest was followed by an enthusiastic research .  Being blessed with a great intellect, Earl gained expertise in many of these areas.  His interests included animals and desert life, the outdoors, camping, hiking, travel, photography, and motorcycles.  He was passionate about his collectible knives and gun collection.

Earl was an avid reader.  His life experience and knowledge contributed to his incredible talent for teaching, which he thoroughly enjoyed doing.  He was dedicated to his wife, family, church and friends.  Earl stayed true and consistent to his beliefs and values throughout life’s ups and downs.  He left a very large footprint on this earth, and will be greatly missed.

Thank you to all family and friends who supported Earl during his illness.  Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and all staff at Huntsman Cancer Institute who cared for him.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Huntsman Cancer Institute.

For all who wish to pay their respects, there will be an evening viewing Friday August 2, 2019 at 6:00PM to 8:00 PM.  Funeral services will be held Saturday August 3, 2019 at 11:00 AM.  There will be a viewing preceding funeral services from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.  The viewings and funeral service will be held at the church building in Taylorsville, 3730 West 6200 South.