Berny T. Nalder

Berny T. Nalder (90) son of Byron Joseph and Margaret Hannah Morgan Nalder, passed away September 23, 2022.

He was born January 14, 1932 in his family’s home in Layton, Utah and raised with six older brothers, 1 younger sister, and several horses, which he loved.

Berny attended Davis County Schools, graduating from Davis High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served in the Korean War, stationed mostly in England. After returning, he continued his education at Utah State, where he earned a degree in education.

Following graduation, he returned to Layton Elementary, which he attended as a child, to begin his teaching career. He taught fourth through sixth grade for 36 years. He was known for his fun art projects, which included rock characters, ceramics, and leather work. He was a great teacher and much loved.

Berny married Ila Lutz on July 14,1961 and became a father to Byron Lee Borup,  Robin Kent Nalder, and Debra Nalder Boyce. They were sealed in the Ogden Temple.

Berny was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church and faithfully served in many callings. He belonged to the Snow Creek Ward in Layton.

He enjoyed sledding, snowmobiling, hunting, swimming, horses, farming, yearly trips to Maui with Ila, and Baconators from Wendy’s. Most of all, he loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, and great, great-grandkids.

Berny is survived by his children, Byron Lee Borup (Anna) Robin Kent Nalder (Kris), And Debbie Nalder Boyce (Scott) as well as 11 grandkids, 46 great grandkids, and 12 great, great, grandkids, and his sister, Margaret Nielsen.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ila Lutz Nalder, his parents and his brothers (William, Lewis, Bruce, Leland, Ned, and Roger).

We can imagine Grandma welcoming Grandpa home to heaven the same way she called him in from the fields…”Ber-Nee!”

The family would like to thank Edee and Daniel from Dignity Hospice for the love, friendship, care, and devotion for the past year and a half. He loved you.

Funeral services will be held on Friday September 30, 2022  at 11:00 a.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary. Friends may visit family Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary.

Interment-Lindquist’s Memorial Park at Layton.

Military Honors will be accorded by Layton VFW Post 1695.

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