Hugh Card Sloan, age 98 years of age, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on the morning of Friday May 7, 2021 at his home in Orem Utah. Hugh Card Sloan was born on October 26, 1922 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada the sixth child Hugh Russell Sloan and Rhoda Leota (Hinman) Sloan. Hugh, grew up on a farm in Cardston, Alberta, where he attended school and was involved heavily in boxing while growing up. He went on to win the Golden Gloves in Alberta and is also in the Hall of Fame.

Hugh enlisted and served in the Royal Canadian Airforce in WWII. He was a tail gunner and was the only surviving member of his crew in a plane accident. He then came home and married the love of his life, Gwen Strate. They were married on July 25, 1946 in the Cardston, Alberta LDS Temple. Several years after living in Alberta, Hugh decided to come to the States.

They settled in Othello, Washington where he went into the Insurance Business and had a successful business for 30+ years. In 1982 Hugh decided to take a different approach on life and moved to Phoenix, Arizona and he and Gwen started a cookie store, Dusty's Cookies. It was a success and they made many new and life-long friends. When Hugh decided to retire, they moved to Springville, Utah, where they lived and loved their neighbors. Hugh was currently living at the Seville Retirement Center in Orem, Utah.

Hugh had a friend wherever he went. He was kind and friendly with everyone, and people were drawn to him. He always treated everyone with respect. He loved people!

Hugh has always been active in the LDS Church and served as a Bishop, high councilor, and many other callings. He and his sweetheart served a mission in New Mexico, which was a highlight of his life. His home was a center for gospel teaching. Hugh loved his family, he loved his neighbors and he loved his God and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Hugh is survived by his wife of almost 75 years, Gwen Sloan; his son Greg (Irene), his daughters Julie (Ken) Ewell, Holly (Brian) Hendrickson and one Brother, Wallace Sloan, of Cardston, Alberta, Canada; nine grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. He was pre-deceased a grandson, Darrell Hugh Ewell.

The family wants to thank Michelle and Jennifer at A+ Health Care for the love and care that they gave Hugh during his last days here on earth. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, May 11th, at 11:00 AM, at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, Utah 8407. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1:30 PM. Also a viewing will be in Othello, Washington at the 7th Avenue LDS Church on Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 AM. Burial will be at 1:00 PM at the Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens in Othello, Washington. Funeral services will be live streamed at www.walkersanderson.com where condolences and memories may be shared with the family.