LOGAN, UTAH: Virgil Lyle Black, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by those who loved him on Friday, 17 November 2006 in Logan Utah. He was born 17 March 1921 outside of May, Idaho to Joseph Francis and Nellie Cordelia Basinger Black, the 6th of 13 children.

He graduated form high school in Salmon Idaho. He served in the US Navy, Pacific Theater, during World War II after which he served a mission for the LDS Church in the Texas-Louisiana Mission. While serving in the Bishopric in Salmon Idaho he met Carol Ann Bodily. They married in the Logan Temple and settled in Salmon Idaho where they welcomed 4 children.

They moved to Logan Utah in 1959 and made their home there until the time of his death. Until his retirement, he was employed by the US Government.

He is survived by his immediate family, wife Carol, 4 children, Christy Ann (West Jordan), V. Bruce (Logan), I. Neal (Providence), and Marilynn Whittle (West Jordan), two brothers, Art (Ogden, Ut), Clarence (Blackfoot, Id), his 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

He loved being with his family. He had a special love for animals, particularly horses and dogs. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, gardening, and beautiful sunsets.

Funeral services will be at the Allen-Hall Mortuary on Tuesday, 21 November at 11:00 AM . One hour prior to services at the Mortuary friends may pay their respects to the family. Burial will be in the Providence Cemetery with a military tribute.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Primary Childrens Medical Center, 100 North Medical Drive, SLC, Utah 84113 or IHC Hospice services who have the gratitude of the family for their care and kindness in his final week. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at Allen Mortuaries.