Harold Daniel Bywater

On September 25, 2018 Harold Daniel Bywater of Murray, Utah passed away peacefully at his home. Harold was born on February 8, 1933 to Milton Alfred Bywater and Lilas Mary Simper. Harold grew up on a farm just west of Brigham City, Utah with loving parents among the antics of 4 brothers.
He graduated from Box Elder High School in 1951. Shortly after graduation, Harold joined the Navy for 3 years of active duty during the Korean War served aboard the USS Orleck destroyer. He loved his country, our principles of liberty, and was forever proud to be a Navy man. Harold was called to serve an LDS mission in the Hawaiian Islands from 1955 to 1957 under President D. Arthur Haycock. He fell in love with the Hawaiian people and their culture.
In 1960 Harold married the love of his life – his eternal sweetheart, Marchene “Mish” Nielsen in the Salt Lake Temple. An avid cougar fan, Harold graduated from Brigham Young University in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree and then a Master of Science degree in 1965. Having what would become a lifelong love of learning, Harold enrolled in the University of Southern California (USC) to earn a second Master’s of Science and Education in 1973.
Harold and Marchene are the proud parents of 6 children – 5 girls and 1 boy.  Harold enjoyed a fulfilling professional career teaching institute and seminary in the CES Educational System for 35 years throughout Utah, California and North Carolina. Harold’s second and busiest career of 60 years was a real estate investor which allowed him to teach his children, the “B” team, the value of hard work while remodeling and restoring homes.
Harold was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and while a steadfast disciple served in two bishoprics, as a High Councilman, Stake Sunday School President, Stake Mission President, Gospel Doctrine Teacher and Stake Missionary. Harold loved sharing the gospel and relished teaching again with his wife on their mission to the people of Greenville, North Carolina.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents Milton and Lilas, his siblings Max and Marvin and granddaughter Chelsea. Harold is survived by his wife Marchene, his children Shauna (Patrick) Garey (Bountiful, UT), Debi (Joseph) Brown (Holladay, UT), Lisa Edens (Taylorsville, UT), David (Stephanie) Bywater (Holladay, UT), Rebecca (Morgan) Selph (Murray, UT), Julianna (Lance) Walker (Smithfield, UT). Harold loved his children and he also really loved his grandchildren: Megan, Nicole, Sean, Tanner, Garrick, Collin, Seth, Madi, Makenzie, Nathan, Daniel, Morgan, Taylor, Bradley, Hailey, Brinley, Ben, Amanda, Emma, Adam, Brianna, Soren, Caden, BoRey, Issac, and Mason. He also loved his 7 great grandchildren.
A viewing will be held at the LDS Ward at 5235 South Wesley Rd. (1110 East) Murray, UT 84117 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on September 29, 2018. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. The graveside service will follow at Holladay Memorial Cemetery at 4900 S. Memory Lane, Holladay, UT 84117. Funeral Directors: Memorial Holladay~Cottonwood Mortuary. On-line condolences may be shared at www.memorialutah.com
Service Information
Viewing September 29, 2018 at 10:00-11:30 am
5235 South Wesley Rd (1110 East), Murray Utah 84117 - LDS Chapel





Funeral Service
September 29, 2018 at 12:00 pm
5235 South Wesley Rd (1110 East), Murray Utah 84117