Sterling Jean Albrecht passed away May 11, 2024, from natural causes.

Sterling was born June 22, 1937 in Loa, Wayne County, Utah to Clara Russell Albrecht and John William Albrecht. Sterling has four older brothers.

The family moved to Salina, Sevier County, Utah, where his mother ran a boarding house, and his father spent 37 years as a cowboy on the mountain range.

As a youth, Sterling learned to work hard. The family moved to Salt Lake City, where Sterling attended West High School. Sterling excelled academically and enjoyed playing the trumpet in the band.

After high school graduation, Sterling began studies at the University of Utah, majoring in business management. He served a mission to England for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Upon returning, Sterling continued his studies at the U of U. Sterling met his eternal companion Nancy Boley, and they were sealed on June 15, 1961 by Elder Gordon B. Hinckley in the Salt Lake Temple.

After Sterling graduated from the U of U, they made their home in San Mateo, California where Sterling worked for Southern Pacific Railroad. They lived there for four years, where a daughter and son were born.

Their young family returned to Utah in 1966, after which two more sons were added to the family. Sterling was employed at the BYU library, where eventually he was appointed as The University Librarian.

During that time of service, the library was expanded twice. Sterling also served in several capacities with the American Library Association, including serving as president. He was instrumental in establishing a college and university interlibrary loan program and accumulated one of the largest collections among university libraries.

Sterling was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his life. He was asked to serve leading young men, in bishoprics, and stake presidencies, including serving as a bishop twice.

He enjoyed many years of serving in the temple.

Sterling and Nancy were called to serve a mission, working with the Europe Central Area presidency.

Throughout their 60 years of marriage, Sterling and Nancy enjoyed spending time together working on projects, traveling, visiting historical sites, and being with their family. Nancy passed away on December 4, 2022.

Sterling is survived by his daughter, Melanie (Darin) Oviatt, his three sons, Craig (JoAnne), Brent (Lyn), Todd (Audry), 9 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the LDS meeting house at 865 W. 1000 N., Orem. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 am, prior to the service.

The family wishes to thank the staff at The Summerfield Manor Care Center who lovingly cared for Nancy and Sterling in their final years.

A webcast of the funeral is available by visiting https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcxNTc0MzgzNzMwOTI0MSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==