Danny M. Verde, 74, died unexpectedly in Murray, Utah, Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

Born September 1, 1946, in Price, Utah, the son of Daniel William and Norine McDonald Verde.

He graduated from Carbon High School, attended College of Eastern Utah and graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S. Degree in Pharmacy (1969).

Married Ellene Fossat July 2, 1966, in Price, Utah. Owner of Dan’s Pharmacy in Price, Utah for 20 years.

He later worked at Smith’s Pharmacy where he retired in 2008 to care for his “Sweet Petunia”, Ellene, who passed away from cancer in 2011.

Danny loved his community and enjoyed being a small business owner. He enjoyed spending time with all of his grandchildren, watching ballgames and teaching them to fish and love the outdoors.

In the last several years, he enjoyed traveling with his friends and family.

He is survived by daughters, Angela (Erik) Sandstrom, Riverton; Kristina (Richard) Schade, Price; Natalie Blanton; sister, Eve Mary Verde, Murray; son-in-law, Rickie Blanton; eight grandchildren, Tanner, Ashley and Lindsay Sandstrom; Vanessa and Levi Schade; Miranda, Brittney and LeeAnne Blanton; numerous nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Darlene Lowe and Sandra Fossat.

Preceded in death by wife, Ellene; parents; brothers-in-law, Karl Lowe and Ralph Fossat.

Funeral service Saturday, June 12, 2021, 11:00 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell’s Saturday one hour prior to services. Committal service Price City Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home where friends are welcome to share memories at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.