Our Dad and Grandpa Ned Bryan Combs passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 18th, 2015. Ned was born November 15th, 1935 in North Platte Nebraska to Archie Vernon Combs and Beama Bryan. He married Joan Larsen January 26th, 1955 in the Salt Lake Temple. Ned was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many capacities in the church including Bishop of the Holladay 6th Ward where he was adored by the youth he served. He later served as Stake President of the Olympus Stake and currently as Stake Patriarch. Ned spent many years as a Temple worker, recorder and sealer in the Salt Lake Temple. He loved all of his callings but sealing families for eternity brought him the greatest joy. He loved all those he served with. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, woodworking and spending time with his family. He was employed by Continental Thrift and Loan, Capital City Bank, Bank One, retiring from J.P. Morgan Chase in 2003. He also worked for Honda of Salt Lake and loved to ride motorcycles in his younger days.
Ned is survived by his children Bryan (Jennifer), Becky Limb (Bryce), Clydia Davis (Dan), Gordon, Jim (AnneElise), 20 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and his brother Jerry. He is preceded in death by his eternal companion Joan, his parents Archie and Beama Combs, his sister Ada McConnell, and his brother Vernon. The family thanks all ER and ICU staff at LDS Hospital who cared for him tirelessly.
Funeral services will be held Saturday October 24th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Olympus 2nd Ward chapel located at 3070 E. Nila Way (4140 So.) in Salt Lake City Utah with a viewing from 9-10:30 a.m. Family and friends may call Friday October 23rd, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary (2350 E 1300 S). Online condolences: www.larkincares.com
