PROVO--Ruth Lazelle Peay Woodworth died peacefully Sunday, March 6, 1994, at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, from a series of strokes.
She was born Feb. 22, 1911, in Provo, to George Barnes Peay and Zella Beal Peay; she cherished her 2 sisters and 4 brothers, who helped make the family dairy farm a local institution. She graduated from the BYU Academy with a certificate in teaching, and as a young woman was noted for her fun-loving nature and flair on the dance floor.
She married Arthur J. Woodworth, an emigre from Ohio, May 15, 1936, settled in Salt Lake City, and bore two sons, Warner and Mark.
Second only to her love for family and the caring support of friends and neighbors alike, genealogy was her passion in life. She was proud of her pioneer ancestors and devoted many hours to researching their history and preserving their life stories. She relished her association with the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and was secretary and president for many years. She loved serving as a temple worker with her husband, at the Provo LDS Temple. Ruth served joyfully in her church. She was Primary pianist at age 12, and became a Sunday School teacher at age 14 in the Pleasant Grove Ward. She was a teacher, leader, and chorister for many years in Liberty Ward, Salt Lake City, and enjoyed her friendships in Relief Society and M.I.A. At times she was employed at Maxfield's Soft Water, in health food stores, and in a spa. She also taught handicapped children and befriended hundreds of neighbor children. Ruth loved to travel, enjoying many visits with friends and relatives in all corners of the U.S., as well as a trip to Germany--documenting each event and meal along the way.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur; sons, Warner and Mark; daughter-in-law, Kaye; sisters, Mary Jacobs and Emily Royle; brothers, Harold Peay and Golden Peay; 10 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11, 11 a.m. at the Hillcrest 5th Ward (915 E. Peach Blossom, 90th South Exit Sandy); viewing Thursday, March 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home, 495 S. State, Orem; interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens, Sandy.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Ruth's name to LDS Genealogical Society or LDS Humanitarian Services.
Published 9 March 1994 in The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
She was born Feb. 22, 1911, in Provo, to George Barnes Peay and Zella Beal Peay; she cherished her 2 sisters and 4 brothers, who helped make the family dairy farm a local institution. She graduated from the BYU Academy with a certificate in teaching, and as a young woman was noted for her fun-loving nature and flair on the dance floor.
She married Arthur J. Woodworth, an emigre from Ohio, May 15, 1936, settled in Salt Lake City, and bore two sons, Warner and Mark.
Second only to her love for family and the caring support of friends and neighbors alike, genealogy was her passion in life. She was proud of her pioneer ancestors and devoted many hours to researching their history and preserving their life stories. She relished her association with the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and was secretary and president for many years. She loved serving as a temple worker with her husband, at the Provo LDS Temple. Ruth served joyfully in her church. She was Primary pianist at age 12, and became a Sunday School teacher at age 14 in the Pleasant Grove Ward. She was a teacher, leader, and chorister for many years in Liberty Ward, Salt Lake City, and enjoyed her friendships in Relief Society and M.I.A. At times she was employed at Maxfield's Soft Water, in health food stores, and in a spa. She also taught handicapped children and befriended hundreds of neighbor children. Ruth loved to travel, enjoying many visits with friends and relatives in all corners of the U.S., as well as a trip to Germany--documenting each event and meal along the way.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur; sons, Warner and Mark; daughter-in-law, Kaye; sisters, Mary Jacobs and Emily Royle; brothers, Harold Peay and Golden Peay; 10 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11, 11 a.m. at the Hillcrest 5th Ward (915 E. Peach Blossom, 90th South Exit Sandy); viewing Thursday, March 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home, 495 S. State, Orem; interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens, Sandy.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Ruth's name to LDS Genealogical Society or LDS Humanitarian Services.
Published 9 March 1994 in The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
PROVO--Ruth Lazelle Peay Woodworth died peacefully Sunday, March 6, 1994, at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, from a series of strokes.
She was born Feb. 22, 1911, in Provo, to George Barnes Peay and Zella Beal Peay; she cherished her 2 sisters and 4 brothers, who helped make the family dairy farm a local institution. She graduated from the BYU Academy with a certificate in teaching, and as a young woman was noted for her fun-loving nature and flair on the dance floor.
She married Arthur J. Woodworth, an emigre from Ohio, May 15, 1936, settled in Salt Lake City, and bore two sons, Warner and Mark.
Second only to her love for family and the caring support of friends and neighbors alike, genealogy was her passion in life. She was proud of her pioneer ancestors and devoted many hours to researching their history and preserving their life stories. She relished her association with the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and was secretary and president for many years. She loved serving as a temple worker with her husband, at the Provo LDS Temple. Ruth served joyfully in her church. She was Primary pianist at age 12, and became a Sunday School teacher at age 14 in the Pleasant Grove Ward. She was a teacher, leader, and chorister for many years in Liberty Ward, Salt Lake City, and enjoyed her friendships in Relief Society and M.I.A. At times she was employed at Maxfield's Soft Water, in health food stores, and in a spa. She also taught handicapped children and befriended hundreds of neighbor children. Ruth loved to travel, enjoying many visits with friends and relatives in all corners of the U.S., as well as a trip to Germany--documenting each event and meal along the way.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur; sons, Warner and Mark; daughter-in-law, Kaye; sisters, Mary Jacobs and Emily Royle; brothers, Harold Peay and Golden Peay; 10 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11, 11 a.m. at the Hillcrest 5th Ward (915 E. Peach Blossom, 90th South Exit Sandy); viewing Thursday, March 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home, 495 S. State, Orem; interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens, Sandy.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Ruth's name to LDS Genealogical Society or LDS Humanitarian Services.
Published 9 March 1994 in The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
She was born Feb. 22, 1911, in Provo, to George Barnes Peay and Zella Beal Peay; she cherished her 2 sisters and 4 brothers, who helped make the family dairy farm a local institution. She graduated from the BYU Academy with a certificate in teaching, and as a young woman was noted for her fun-loving nature and flair on the dance floor.
She married Arthur J. Woodworth, an emigre from Ohio, May 15, 1936, settled in Salt Lake City, and bore two sons, Warner and Mark.
Second only to her love for family and the caring support of friends and neighbors alike, genealogy was her passion in life. She was proud of her pioneer ancestors and devoted many hours to researching their history and preserving their life stories. She relished her association with the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and was secretary and president for many years. She loved serving as a temple worker with her husband, at the Provo LDS Temple. Ruth served joyfully in her church. She was Primary pianist at age 12, and became a Sunday School teacher at age 14 in the Pleasant Grove Ward. She was a teacher, leader, and chorister for many years in Liberty Ward, Salt Lake City, and enjoyed her friendships in Relief Society and M.I.A. At times she was employed at Maxfield's Soft Water, in health food stores, and in a spa. She also taught handicapped children and befriended hundreds of neighbor children. Ruth loved to travel, enjoying many visits with friends and relatives in all corners of the U.S., as well as a trip to Germany--documenting each event and meal along the way.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur; sons, Warner and Mark; daughter-in-law, Kaye; sisters, Mary Jacobs and Emily Royle; brothers, Harold Peay and Golden Peay; 10 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11, 11 a.m. at the Hillcrest 5th Ward (915 E. Peach Blossom, 90th South Exit Sandy); viewing Thursday, March 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home, 495 S. State, Orem; interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens, Sandy.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Ruth's name to LDS Genealogical Society or LDS Humanitarian Services.
Published 9 March 1994 in The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
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