1947 ~ 2026
Orchard Stake Center
3599 Orchard Drive, Bountiful, UtahFriday Jan 16, 2026: 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Orchard Stake Center
3599 Orchard Drive, Bountiful, UtahFriday Jan 16, 2026: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Bountiful City Cemetery
2224 S 200 W, Bountiful, UtahFriday Jan 16, 2026: 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Earl Dean Price, age 78, passed away January 11, 2026, at his home in Bountiful, UT, following complications after back surgery. Earl was born on March 29, 1947, in Salt Lake City, UT, to John Newell and Vivian Whitehead Price. He was the third of five children born and raised on Wilson Avenue in Sugarhouse and graduated from Highland High School.
Earl was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called to the New England States Mission and served under President Boyd K. Packer. His favorite place was Boston, where he developed a love for lobster that he passed to his children and Grandchildren. After his mission, Earl attended the University of Utah, where he met his wife, Sheila Glade, in the institute building. He sold his prized possession, a 1957 Chevy to buy a ring and proposed in the parking lot of his father’s gas station. They celebrated across the street with dinner at the Pagoda, the family’s favorite restaurant. This was the only time he put a car second in his marriage. They married in the Salt Lake Temple in 1969 and started their married life, welcoming one daughter and three sons. In 1974, they built their current house in Bountiful, UT.
Earl spent time alongside his father at Price’s Conoco on E Street in Salt Lake City. He was a car enthusiast through and through and developed a passion for restoring antique cars and hot rods. He was an active member of the Model A Club Salty A’s, spending his leisure time entering car shows, going to swap meets, and driving in parades. His cars won many awards, and his Model A was even featured on the sign in Wendover. Earl will greatly miss his car buddies and Saturday lunches.
Earl attended the Police Academy and worked for the Salt Lake City Police Department for 49 and a half years. He took flight lessons and became the pilot of the Salt Lake City Police Helicopter, walking away from two different crashes before the police helicopter was retired. During his time on the force, Earl served as a K-9 officer with Tally, rode a Kawasaki on Motors, was part of the Vice Squad and Narcotics, and was a Detective who focused on recovering stolen cars and locating missing children when he finally retired.
In addition to his parents, J. Newell and Vivian, Earl was preceded in death by his sister DeNae Schaefermeyer. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sheila; daughter, Amy Michelle Price of Spring Creek, NV; son, Earl Dean Price, Jr., affectionately known as Pete; son Robert Dean Price (Jessie); and Nicholas Dean Price, all of Bountiful, UT. Grandchildren, Gunner Hardy, serving in the Navy in Iwukini, Japan; KaBella, Ruger, and Citori Price, of Bountiful, UT; brother, John (Marie) Price; sisters, Marilyn Doreen Price and Kathie (Leland) Tomlinson; brother-in-law Ken Schaefermeyer; along with many other family and friends, who will greatly miss him.
A viewing will be held from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 16th, followed by funeral services at Noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 3599 Orchard Dr, Bountiful, UT 84010. Burial will follow at the Bountiful City Cemetery, 2224 S 200 W, Bountiful, UT 84010. Please honor Earl by driving your Hot Rod.
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Earl was one of my Training Officers in Central Precinct summer of 1977.
What a joy he was. I Loved working with him. I send my love and respect.
Shelia, I am so sorry about your loss🙏🙏
Our deepest sympathy to Sheila and the family at this sad time.
So sorry to hear about Earl, he was a good officer and friend. He will be missed.
Sorry for your loss! I had the opportunity of working with Earl for many years in the youth division. A good man.
Rest Peacefully my LEO Brother !
It was my great fortune knowing you and working the streets & skies in SLC !
Condolences to the family !
I don’t have to tell you that he was a good guy !!
You are great neighbors, and I am sorry for your loss. Earl is going to be deeply missed.
Dear family, so sad to see this. I knew Earl back in the days when my dad, Don Boswell owned Midtown Auto Parts. He and dad were great friends. We delivered parts to the Conoco where back in the 70's Earl and his dad John helped my dad restore and paint my mom's 38 Chev coupe, a beautiful car which I still own. So many great memories of Earl, flying the helicopter, him waving us through a roadblock while crusing State and telling us just to go home, it's too late to be out here! He had a great sense of humor and saved me more than once from a traffic ticket. Although I haven't seen him in many, many years I've thought of him often and it always brought a funny story to be told and a smile. I'm pretty sure Earl and dad are having a great time crusin! RIP dear friend.
It’s been many years since I worked with Earl on the department. However, I remember him as a kind and friendly guy. We worked well together, and I’m sure he will be missed by all my condolences to the family and his closest friends.
Such a good man of integrity and service. Thankful for his example to me while working together at the Police Department. Rest, well done.
It was an honor to work with you Earl. What a great guy and a good friend.
What a wonderful guy. Always happy. Always one with a funny story or joke. Quick to serve when help was needed. We interacted often at the police department and I always knew he had my back. Not forgotten and I look forward to seeing him again in the next life.
See you when I see you my friend.
Absolutely heart broken. I am so very sorry for the sudden loss of an amazing man. Sending much love your direction.
You’re such kind soul and a wonderful person. Forever in our heart
deeply loved and dearly missed
My dear loving across the street neighbor Earl, and family.
I'm going to miss your smiling face, all the cars parked on the road, the sound of vintage car engines, you always asking what you could do to help me, your reassurance to me that "you know we love you Barbara" comment, your hand "Hello" waves, your helping to raise a village with all the kids in the neighborhood, your handyman skills that could fix anything, your support and love to me as a neighbor for over 32 years.
I'm really going to miss you. I hope you're flying those heavenly helicopters, riding heavenly cycles, driving heavenly vintage cars, and most of all.. Enjoying your heavenly family.
Love you my friend...
Miss you..
Barbara
I am sorry to hear about Earls passing. Earl was always a very pleasant person to be around. I ran in to him a few times after he retired while out to lunch with his car buddies. I’m sure he will be missed greatly.
I didn't get to know Earl that well, but all my interactions with him were great. He had a mischievous smile and a good sense of humor. I remember my dad tried to buy his lunch one time at Lorena's. We were told by the owners that if we paid for Earls table, we better be leaving a fat tip, for he always did. Such class. Hope to see you again Earl.
Earl was always kind and friendly. He was my first partner on the Vice Squad and a constant figure on the basketball court in the old MHJ. I have many fond memories of him. Condolences to his family. Rest in peace, my friend!
We’re sorry to hear about the passing of your father and husband. Our deepest sympathies and condolences and hope that the knowledge the gospel brings softens the blow of losing a loved one. So grateful we know that we will be with and see them again.
Pleas accept my Condolences….Earl Was a great man….. He will be missed by everyone who knew, and Loved him..
Back in the days, Earl rode motors with my husband, Gary. Gary always considered him a dear friend & mentor & a pleasure to work with! Earl always had a smile & an encouraging word--constantly making the world a better place. May the Lord bless & comfort you all.