Moyne Francis Hidey Sr., age 89, passed away Thursday, June 11, in Price, Utah. He was born Sept.7, 1925 in Bowerston, Ohio to Emerson and Pearl Thrusell Hidey. He married Mildred Marie Guy on April 10, 1945 in Virginia. They were married for over 69 years. Mildred passed away on Jan. 31, 2008.
Moyne grew up and graduated from high school in Ohio. He and his family moved to Utah in the 1980’s. Moyne worked as a coal miner in the Wilberg Mine for many years. He also worked as a pottery worker. Moyne enjoyed fishing, hunting, and collecting coins and stamps.
He is survived by his children, Brenda Joyce (Donald) Cologie of Ferron, UT; Moyne Sonny (Anna) Hidey of Price, Utah; brother Robert (Dorthy) Hidey of Hagerstown, Ohio; eight grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 22 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emerson and Pearl Hidey; loving wife of 69 years Mildred; sister Maxine Householder; brother Dean Hidey; and one great-great-granddaughter.
Memorial Services will be held at a later time. Family and friends may sign the guestbook and share memories of Moyne at www.fausettmortuary.com.