Leo Salter

A man with a happy heart and serving hands. He was born in Granger Utah January 6th, 1931 to Glendall Herbert Salter and Alzina Grant Salter. Leo has always been one to think of others before himself. His junior year of high school he dropped out when his father died to help provide for his family and run the family farm. He is a man dedicated to serving those around him. His last wish was to die with his boots on helping and working with those around him.
Leo is part of an eternal companionship with Enid Arlene Hildt. They were married in the Logan Temple September 8th, 1952. Together they had four wonderful children: Glen, Blane, Trudy, and Mary. This year marked their 60th anniversary.
Three weeks after they were married, Leo was drafted into the army during the Korean War. He served in Hokkaido, Japan for eighteen months. While there he primarily worked in the motor pool preparing and fixing Jeeps and other equipment.
After he returned from the war he went back to running the family farm in Adrian, Oregon with his beloved wife. There they started their family. He loved working with plants, watching things grow, eating his spoils, and getting his hands dirty. Despite his love for the farm and milk cows, he found it difficult to provide for his family, so he moved his family back to Utah in 1963.
Leo and Enid found their life-long home in 1964 in Centerville Utah. When they saw the house for the first time, they knew it was a special place meant for them. Here they raised their children and made lasting friendships.
Aside from his sweetheart Enid and his family, his greatest love was the outdoors. Many of his family’s memories are filled with hunting, fishing, and camping with him. He could spend all day in his boat on Strawberry Lake, surrounded by loved ones, waiting for a bite. Leo found great joy when he was hunting, and he had an excellent shot. No matter the activity he loved being with the ones dear to him.
One of Leo’s greatest accomplishments is his family which consists of four children, nineteen grandchildren, and eighteen great grandchildren (with two on the way). He left a legacy of service and to those that knew him it would be no surprise to find out that he died while serving others on November 14th, 2012. His quiet example throughout his life has influenced many, and he will be cherished and remembered forever.
Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Chapel 1475 N. 50 E. Centerville, UT on Monday, November 19th. Viewing Sunday evening 6-8pm at Russon Brothers Mortuary 295 N. Main Bountiful, and Monday 9:45-10:45 am at church prior to services.