The Family Tree Gravestone of LeRay Sant & Mary Perry Howell

 I came across this gravestone just browsing interesting gravestones on Google-- boredom at it's best can turn into fun research projects! 

This is the gravestone of LeRay Sant Howell (1910-1998) & his wife Mary Perry (1914-2000). It's located in the Salt Lake City Cemetery in Salt Lake City, Utah, Plot # West_13_128_4E.

I love the fact that the stone itself is a massive tree but what really makes it interesting and unique is the backside of the stone:

LeRay and Mary had 8 children: 4 daughters and 4 sons. They had 54 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren. The backside of this stone shows their children, their spouses with marriage dates and then their children's children. I think it's absolutely beautiful! 

If you're having trouble reading the stone, here's a breakdown from bottom of the tree, up and around to the left (clock-wise): 

~LeRay Sant & Mary Perry Howell, July 23, 1935

~Stephen Joseph & Judy Hatch, May 24, 1974

    5 children: David Joseph, Scott Richard, Melinda, Thomas Stephen, Michael Perry

~Gary Dee & Reta Allen, Aug 12, 1960

    4 children: Brian Gary, Kirk Ray, Darrin Thomas, Valerie

~Perry Lee & Mary Howell, July 15, 1960

    6 children: Armand John, Carmen, Robert Lee, Steven James, Rebecca Ann, Daniel Perry

~Lane Steven & Patricia Lynn Howell, Nov 26, 1969 

    Lane & Carolyn, Oct 24, 1996

    10 children: Ray Dean, Gregory Kent, Cameron Rees, Stephanie Lynn, Lincoln Scott, Samuel Lane, Randi Jill, Thomas Ralph, Meredith Ann, Katheryn K.

~Rex & Jean Howell, June 13, 1963

    10 children: Matthew Ray, Susan, Laura, Marilee, Natalie Jean, Janiel Ann, Rex Benjamin, Jack Dustin

~Ronald Stuart & Phyllis Sue Howell, Sept. 10, 1964

    6 children: Nathan David, Patrice, Preston Sant, Larry Lamar, Amber, Paul Stuart

~Gaylin Wallace & Colleen Paulson, Sept 9, 1960

    5 children: Shelly Ann, Deborah, Melanie, Kyle Wallace, Kimberly

~Kenneth Lynn & Mary Lou Frank, Jan 13, 1972

    5 children: Bradley Kenneth, Brent Alan, Jodi Lynn, Lori Ann, Anthony Ray

~Jack Kenneth & Ginger Howell, Sept 17, 1966

    3 children: Traci Lynn, Trent Kenneth, Todd Wesley