JaMnsmiths

This past month has been just a bit hard on our family. Some how well all get through it. My (Uncle) Passed away on Saturday. I can't believe how many funerals we have been to this year, all people we know really well. We will miss you Jim.

James Melvin Laird

1961 ~ 2010

Beloved father, son and brother, James Melvin Laird, age 49, returned to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 21, 2010.

He was born January 2, 1961 in Payson, Utah to Kenneth Melvin and Jerrline Mary Mattson Laird.

He married Sue Ann Meldrum, August 18, 1984 in Spanish Fork, Utah. They were sealed in the Manti Temple, February 10, 1996. They were later divorced.

Jim graduated from Payson High School where he enjoyed wrestling. He enjoyed racing, hunting, fishing, the outdoors and spending time with his kids.

Survivors include: his mother and step-father, Jerrline and John G. Anderson, Payson; children, Justin James (Katie), Shantel Leigh (Johnny), Jared Thomas Laird, all of Lehi; siblings, Gary (Lori) Laird, Highland; Linda (Brent) Norton, Santaquin; Ronald (Christine) Andersen, Payson; Sherrie (Sam) Hicks, Spanish Fork. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Randy Kay Laird.

Funeral services will be Thursday, August 26, 2010, 11:00 a.m., in the Mtn. View 4th Ward Chapel, 681 East 500 North. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Wednesday, 6-8:00 p.m. or at the church Thursday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuary.com.