Page 24 | February 2018
West Jordan City Journal
McDougal Funeral Home
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n December 1950, R. David McDougal opened the doors to McDougal Funeral Home, located on the (then) quiet Redwood Road in Taylorsville, Utah. At the time, only fields surrounded the new mortuary. Ever since he was a small boy, David had dreamed of owning and operating a funeral home. When his loving grandmother passed away, eight-year-old David watched the gentle care and sympathy shown by the funeral directors, and knew this was what he wanted to do for his life’s work. David studied Mortuary Science in Wisconsin after graduating from high school and serving an LDS mission. He met his sweet wife, Joyce Muir, in Provo, Utah. He loved and respected “Joycie,” fondly calling her “his bride,” even into their advancing years. Joyce worked with David in the office, serving as receptionist, secretary, and in a variety of other roles. Her service was indispensable to its success. They raised their five children at the funeral home and taught them to love and care for each other. In the early 1960s, David’s younger broth-
er, Richard, joined the staff and together the two of them provided dignity and honor to the lives and legacies of the families they served. David and Richard recognized that the loss of a loved one brings challenges and difficulties to those left behind. Working together, David and Richard were uniquely qualified to address and assist in solving many of these concerns. They followed the admonition to “do unto others as you would have others do unto you,” and considered it a privilege and a blessing.
Two of David’s sons, Kirk and Spencer, joined the staff to continue the family legacy. The funeral home has been family owned and operated since its doors first opened. Today, it operates under the direction of Ronald McDougal, Darren Parker, and Michael McDougal. They know and understand the value of maintaining the high standard of compassion and dignity that has made McDougal Funeral Home one of the leading funeral homes in the Salt Lake Valley. It is their goal to pro-
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tect this reputation as they continue to serve families in the community. The staff are also committed to excellence in service and work hard with consideration to care for each person experiencing loss. The staff also includes Family Service Counselors who are specifically trained to provide information for pre-planning all aspects of a funeral service; they offer monthly seminars to educate the community on the choices and aspects in preparing for the future. Many have come to recognize the value of these preparations. They have seen the great benefit and peace of mind provided to families at a time of loss. With services and plans already in place, families have had time to reunite, to remember, and to honor the one who has passed on. McDougal Funeral Home’s dedication to compassion and service, which began over 67 years ago on a quiet street in Taylorsville, is continued today. The determination to honor and respect the life and legacy of those served is second to none. Faith McDougal
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