9/21/1917~3/14/2004

Herbert Pyne Ungricht, M.D., age 86, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2004, surrounded by his loving family.

Herb was born September 21, 1917 in Sunnyside, Utah to John and Lillie Arrowsmith Ungricht.  His boyhood years were spent in Carbon County.  He moved with his family to East Millcreek in 1934, where he spent most of his life.  Herb honorably served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps in World War II, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.  He graduated from the University of Utah and Yale University School of Medicine.  While doing his medical internship in San Francisco, he met his sweetheart, Barbara Robison.  They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on July 23, 1952.  Herb practiced Ophthalmology full time in Salt Lake City well into his 82nd year.  He generously volunteered time to teach Doctors-in-training at the University of Utah College of Medicine.  He was a skilled physician who earned the love and respect of both patients and colleagues.

Herb was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving faithfully in many callings throughout his life.  He had incredible faith and a deep testimony of his Savior Jesus Christ.  He freely gave to his family, neighbors, and patients.  He spent the past 4 years selflessly caring for his dear wife Barbara.  He was an amazing example of devotion, service, self-reliance, and hard work.  "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

Herb is survived by his wife, Barbara, East Millcreek; their children Herbert (Yvonne), Sandy; Lillie Christiansen (Richard), Littleton, Colorado; Albert (Yvette), Elizabeth VanLeeuwen (Craig), Susannah DeMill (Troy), and Benjamin (Margie), all East Millcreek.  He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and one great- grandson.

Preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, and several infant grandchildren.

Thanks to the staff at Cottonwood Hospital for their care and tenderness with our father and family, and to his many capable physicians throughout the years.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the East Millcreek Stake Center, 3103 East 3600 South.  Friends may call Friday evening, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., prior to the services.  Interment:  Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.  Donations for continuing medical education can be made in Herb's memory in the account of Herbert P. Ungricht, M.D. at any Zions Bank.

Published in Deseret News March 17, 2004  12:00 a.m.