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Benjamin “Neil” Bullock
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Benjamin “Neil” Bullock
1935 ~ 2020
Benjamin “Neil” Bullock, 85 years old, was welcomed to his Heavenly Father on December 26, 2020. Neil was born on September 14, 1935 to Clara Peterson Bullock and Benjamin Vern Bullock. Neil was born six weeks premature in Provo, Utah; However, he narrowly missed the birth in a mining camp on the west side of Utah Lake. Neil’s fondest memories and stories are about growing up and working with his father in the mining industry and exploring the back streets of Utah.
Neil took pride in being the seventh generation in a line of firstborn sons named Benjamin. His great-grandson is now the 10th in this series of Benjamin’s in a row.
He met the love of his life Sharen LaRue Anderson on a blind date. They were married on July 5, 1956 in LDS Manti Temple. At the time, Neil was serving in the U.S. Army on Banbridge Island, Washington. After serving and graduating from Brigham Young University, he accepted a position with the Bureau of Reclamation in Vernal Utah, where their daughter Vickie was born. Their son Benjamin Michael “Mike” was born two years later in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Neil was successful in business and real estate. He ran Signetics’ semiconductor facility in Orem, Utah until he retired in 1992. In 1989 he was President of the United Way of Utah County and also served on the board of the Provo / Orem Chamber of Commerce.
He did that professionally, but not WHO he was. Neil’s life embodied love, caring, and charity. Neil is a loving son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was the ultimate caregiver for his sick wife, Sharen, for 22 years. Everyone who knows him comments on what a kind, loving, generous man he is. Neil took time out for everyone and let you know you were loved. He loved the gospel and was very happy to be reunited with the dead and to see his Savior.
Neil preceded his wife Sharen Larue Anderson Bullock in death; Parents, Clara Peterson Bullock & Benjamin Vern Bullock; Grandson, Benjamin Spencer Bullock; and granddaughter Cambrie Allyn Cozzens.
He leaves behind his siblings: Karl Hart Bullock (Jan), Beverly Carlson (Dewey) and David Vern Bullock (Kathy); Children: Vickie Ann Bullock Cozzens (Ken) and Benjamin Michael “Mike” Bullock (Melynda); Grandsons: Brittnie Nichole Bullock, Cassidy Bullock, Chase Allen Cozzens; Great-grandchildren: Benjamin Mason Bullock, Mackenzie Lynn Bullock, Sofia Jane Cozzens, Robert Jacob Kelly, a great-granddaughter expected in February 2021; and sister-in-law Dalene Anderson.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private viewing and church service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. for the immediate family only. A video recording will be made available on the Berg Mortuary website following the services. Condolences are available to the family at www.bergmortuary.com. Burial, Provo City Cemetery.
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