Calvin Church, much loved husband, father, grandfather and longtime resident of Flagstaff passed away Friday, October 17, 2008 at his home in Flagstaff, Arizona after a long battle with cancer. Cal was born in Kanab, Utah on January 6, 1928. He married Allene Saul on December 2, 1948 in Flagstaff, Arizona. In 1955 they moved to Flagstaff where they raised their three children.

Cal was an avid hunter and fisherman. He worked for Arizona State Highway Department and Coconino County Highway Department. He was a gifted craftsman, master welder and stained glass artist.

He is survived by his children John (Barbara) Church of Flagstaff, Linda (Bob) Collum of Chino Valley and David Church of Helena, Montana, twelve grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Viewing will be held 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21 at Owens Mortuary. Funeral services will be at the LDS Church, 2401 E. Linda Vista, Flagstaff, Arizona on Wednesday, October 22 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Northland Hospice and the American Cancer Society.