Withers, R. Calvin (Richard Calvin), 1920-2009
Biography
R. Calvin Withers (1920-2009) was a Army veteran and father.
R. Calvin Withers was born on May 30, 1920 in Riverton, Utah to parents Richard Thomas and Annie Thompson Withers. He was the oldest of 10 siblings. He married Kathleen Brewer on April 10, 1941. They were later sealed in the LDS temple on December 7, 1965. Together they had 5 children. Following the death of his first wife Kathleen, Calvin married Ruby Smith on December 15, 2000. She passed away on October 26, 2009.
Calvin served in the Army during World War II. He was stationed in the Philippines and earned several medals during his deployment, including a rifle marksmanship awary. He was a member of the American Legion for 45 years.
He passed away on November 21, 2009 in Murray, Utah. He is buried in West Jordan, Utah.
Citation:
FindAGrave.com, via WWW, January 13, 2015 (R. Calvin Withers was born on May 30, 1920 in Riverton, Utah to parents Richard Thomas and Annie Thompson Withers; oldest of 10 siblings; married Kathleen Brewer on April 10, 1941; sealed in the LDS temple on December 7, 1965; had 5 children; married Ruby Smith on December 15, 2000; she passed away on October 26, 2009; served in the Army during World War II; stationed in the Philippines and earned several medals during his deployment, including a rifle marksmanship award; member of the American Legion for 45 years; passed away on November 21, 2009 in Murray, Utah; buried in West Jordan, Utah).Found in 1 Collection or Record:
R. Calvin Withers collection of World War II Japanese items
Collection contains materials found on the island of Corregidor during mop up operations following World War II. Materials included are two postcards, a headband, and a Japanese book of law.