Hugh Card Sloan
October 26, 1922 – May 7, 2021
Hugh Card Sloan, 98 years of age, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on the morning of Friday, May 7, 2021, at his home in Orem, Utah. Hugh Card Sloan was born on October 26, 1922, in Cardston, Alberta, Canada, the sixth child of Hugh Russell Sloan and Rhoda Leota (Hinman) Sloan. Hugh grew up on a farm in Cardston, Alberta, where he attended school and was involved heavily in boxing while growing up. He went on to win the Golden Gloves in Alberta and is also in the Hall of Fame.
Hugh enlisted and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in World War II. He was a tail gunner and was the only surviving member of his crew in a plane accident. He then came home and married the love of his life, Gwen Strate. They were married on July 25, 1946, in the Cardston, Alberta, LDS Temple.
Several years after living in Alberta, Hugh decided to come to the States. They settled in Othello, Washington, where he went into the insurance business and had a successful business for 30-plus years. In 1982, Hugh decided to take a different approach on life and moved to Phoenix, Arizona, and he and Gwen started a cookie store, Dusty’s Cookies. It was a success and they made many new and lifelong friends. When Hugh decided to retire, they moved to Springville, Utah, where they lived and loved their neighbors. Hugh was currently living at the Seville Retirement Center in Orem, Utah.
Hugh had a friend wherever he went. He was kind and friendly with everyone, and people were drawn to him. He always treated everyone with respect. He loved people!
Hugh has always been active in the LDS Church and served as a bishop, high councilor and many other callings. He and his sweetheart served a mission in New Mexico, which was a highlight of his life. His home was a center for Gospel teaching. Hugh loved his family, he loved his neighbors and he loved his God and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Hugh is survived by his wife of almost 75 years Gwen Sloan; his son Greg (Irene); his daughters Julie (Ken) Ewell and Holly (Brian) Hendrickson; one brother, Wallace Sloan, of Cardston, Alberta, Canada; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. He was predeceased by a grandson, Darrell Hugh Ewell.
The family wants to thank Michelle and Jennifer at A+ Health Care for the love and care that they gave Hugh during his last days here on earth.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, May 11, at 11 a.m., at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, Utah. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1:30 p.m. A viewing will also be held in Othello, Washington, at the Seventh Avenue LDS Church on Saturday, May 15, at 10 a.m. Burial will be at 1 p.m. at the Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens in Othello, Washington. Funeral services will be livestreamed at www.walkersanderson.com where condolences and memories may be shared with the family.
