Robert Milton “Bob” Cundick
1926 - 2016
Robert Milton Cundick passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 7, 2016. Born November 26, 1926, to Milton and Florence Pierson Cundick, he married Charlotte "Cholly" Clark in the Manti Utah LDS Temple on June 9, 1949. Since his call to play Sandy 2nd Ward’s new Hammond organ at age 12, Bob has been a force in LDS Church music. During the Depression, when family resources were scare, Alexander Schreiner kindly offered to mentor him as a scholarship student. Under the tutelage of LeRoy J. Robertson he received a Ph.D. in Music Composition from the University of Utah in 1950. After years of teaching first at his alma mater and later at Brigham Young University, he was called by President David O. McKay to serve a mission at Hyde Park Chapel in London. Here, he played daily recitals and performed as guest organist at venues such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kings College Cambridge, and the BBC Radio Concert Series. Thus was he able to serve the mission he missed due to his World War II Merchant Marine service. The year following his return from England he was called as Tabernacle Organist, enjoying nearly twenty-seven inspiring years of service on Temple Square. He especially cherished his close association with fellow organists and the staff of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Service to family, church, and community was his lifelong passion. His greatest musical legacy is his masterpiece, The Redeemer, A Sacred Service of Music. And yet, he was hesitant to claim credit, feeling that his part was more as scribe for inspiration from above.
He is survived by his wife, Cholly; his children: Robb (Laurel), Tom (Betsy), Ann Adams (Rob), Ruth Jackman (Dave), and Dave (Kim); brother, Bert; sister, Carol Hoopes (Grover); 23 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Royce and Glenn.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Wilford Stake Center | Salt Lake City
Arrangements: Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary
Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery
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© Larkin Mortuary | January 2016
1926 - 2016
Robert Milton Cundick passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 7, 2016. Born November 26, 1926, to Milton and Florence Pierson Cundick, he married Charlotte "Cholly" Clark in the Manti Utah LDS Temple on June 9, 1949. Since his call to play Sandy 2nd Ward’s new Hammond organ at age 12, Bob has been a force in LDS Church music. During the Depression, when family resources were scare, Alexander Schreiner kindly offered to mentor him as a scholarship student. Under the tutelage of LeRoy J. Robertson he received a Ph.D. in Music Composition from the University of Utah in 1950. After years of teaching first at his alma mater and later at Brigham Young University, he was called by President David O. McKay to serve a mission at Hyde Park Chapel in London. Here, he played daily recitals and performed as guest organist at venues such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kings College Cambridge, and the BBC Radio Concert Series. Thus was he able to serve the mission he missed due to his World War II Merchant Marine service. The year following his return from England he was called as Tabernacle Organist, enjoying nearly twenty-seven inspiring years of service on Temple Square. He especially cherished his close association with fellow organists and the staff of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Service to family, church, and community was his lifelong passion. His greatest musical legacy is his masterpiece, The Redeemer, A Sacred Service of Music. And yet, he was hesitant to claim credit, feeling that his part was more as scribe for inspiration from above.
He is survived by his wife, Cholly; his children: Robb (Laurel), Tom (Betsy), Ann Adams (Rob), Ruth Jackman (Dave), and Dave (Kim); brother, Bert; sister, Carol Hoopes (Grover); 23 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Royce and Glenn.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Wilford Stake Center | Salt Lake City
Arrangements: Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary
Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery
Obituary published by:
© Larkin Mortuary | January 2016
Robert Milton “Bob” Cundick
1926 - 2016
Robert Milton Cundick passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 7, 2016. Born November 26, 1926, to Milton and Florence Pierson Cundick, he married Charlotte "Cholly" Clark in the Manti Utah LDS Temple on June 9, 1949. Since his call to play Sandy 2nd Ward’s new Hammond organ at age 12, Bob has been a force in LDS Church music. During the Depression, when family resources were scare, Alexander Schreiner kindly offered to mentor him as a scholarship student. Under the tutelage of LeRoy J. Robertson he received a Ph.D. in Music Composition from the University of Utah in 1950. After years of teaching first at his alma mater and later at Brigham Young University, he was called by President David O. McKay to serve a mission at Hyde Park Chapel in London. Here, he played daily recitals and performed as guest organist at venues such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kings College Cambridge, and the BBC Radio Concert Series. Thus was he able to serve the mission he missed due to his World War II Merchant Marine service. The year following his return from England he was called as Tabernacle Organist, enjoying nearly twenty-seven inspiring years of service on Temple Square. He especially cherished his close association with fellow organists and the staff of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Service to family, church, and community was his lifelong passion. His greatest musical legacy is his masterpiece, The Redeemer, A Sacred Service of Music. And yet, he was hesitant to claim credit, feeling that his part was more as scribe for inspiration from above.
He is survived by his wife, Cholly; his children: Robb (Laurel), Tom (Betsy), Ann Adams (Rob), Ruth Jackman (Dave), and Dave (Kim); brother, Bert; sister, Carol Hoopes (Grover); 23 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Royce and Glenn.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Wilford Stake Center | Salt Lake City
Arrangements: Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary
Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery
Obituary published by:
© Larkin Mortuary | January 2016
1926 - 2016
Robert Milton Cundick passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 7, 2016. Born November 26, 1926, to Milton and Florence Pierson Cundick, he married Charlotte "Cholly" Clark in the Manti Utah LDS Temple on June 9, 1949. Since his call to play Sandy 2nd Ward’s new Hammond organ at age 12, Bob has been a force in LDS Church music. During the Depression, when family resources were scare, Alexander Schreiner kindly offered to mentor him as a scholarship student. Under the tutelage of LeRoy J. Robertson he received a Ph.D. in Music Composition from the University of Utah in 1950. After years of teaching first at his alma mater and later at Brigham Young University, he was called by President David O. McKay to serve a mission at Hyde Park Chapel in London. Here, he played daily recitals and performed as guest organist at venues such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kings College Cambridge, and the BBC Radio Concert Series. Thus was he able to serve the mission he missed due to his World War II Merchant Marine service. The year following his return from England he was called as Tabernacle Organist, enjoying nearly twenty-seven inspiring years of service on Temple Square. He especially cherished his close association with fellow organists and the staff of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Service to family, church, and community was his lifelong passion. His greatest musical legacy is his masterpiece, The Redeemer, A Sacred Service of Music. And yet, he was hesitant to claim credit, feeling that his part was more as scribe for inspiration from above.
He is survived by his wife, Cholly; his children: Robb (Laurel), Tom (Betsy), Ann Adams (Rob), Ruth Jackman (Dave), and Dave (Kim); brother, Bert; sister, Carol Hoopes (Grover); 23 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Royce and Glenn.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Wilford Stake Center | Salt Lake City
Arrangements: Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary
Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery
Obituary published by:
© Larkin Mortuary | January 2016
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