Calvin Larson Sanford, 89, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Mountain View Hospital, of pneumonia.

He was born October 15, 1931, in Springville, Utah, to Ira Eugene Sanford and Florence Larsen Sanford.  He attended schools in Spanish Fork, graduating from Spanish Fork High School.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; and, also served with the Utah National Guard.

Calvin married Marlene Lewis on June 26, 1950, in Spanish Fork, Utah. Together, they have three daughters and a son: Cindy, Toni, Brent, and Laurel.

He worked for his father, as a painter; and then worked at U.S. Steel, Geneva Works, in Orem.  He enjoyed hunting geese, fishing for salmon, and flying.  He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Calvin is survived by his wife, Marlene; two daughters and a son: Toni McMains; Brent L. (Collette) Sanford; and Laurel (Richard) Jeppesen; and by 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.  He is also survived by his sister, Carma (Gary) Roach; and his brother, Vee (Peggy) Sanford.  He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Cindy; grandson, Dustin; and two brothers: Robert Sanford and Ira Sanford.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660. Visitation for friends and family will be one hour prior to services.  Burial will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery, with military rites by the American Legion, Post #68.