Crystal Dean Josephson Gardner, our dear wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at the age of 93 on Friday, March 13, 2015, in St. George, Utah, from natural causes.
Crystal was born March 27, 1921, in Iona, the daughter of Hilda Rhodehouse Josephson and Isaac Versal Josephson. She joined two brothers with two more brothers and one sister to follow.
Her childhood was spent on the family farm in Egin, Idaho, where she learned the value of hard work and the importance of family ties. Her family enjoyed camping, huckleberrying and gathering wood for winter. They used their imaginations to create their own entertainment.
She attended school at Heman Grade School, Sugar-Salem High School and Ricks College, where she graduated with a degree in elementary education. After graduation, she taught grade school for three years in Heman, Idaho. She was also the principal for one year and the janitor for two years, all while continuing to teach. Her assignment was to teach all eight elementary grades together. Between semesters at Ricks College, she worked supporting the war effort in the munitions factory in Salt Lake City.
She met a handsome soldier boy, John Anthony "Dip" Gardner, at a wedding dance in Teton. They married April 14, 1945, in Malad, Idaho. They were one of the first couples to be sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on Dec. 5, 1945, the day the temple opened.
Over the years, they owned and operated several successful businesses in and around St. Anthony. She supported Dip in his business and civic responsibilities, which included accompanying him as he sang at many public events. They were blessed to be able to travel extensively as well, which Mother thoroughly enjoyed.
Her hobbies included family, sewing, cooking and music. She was a member of the Mello-Daires, a local women's singing group for many years. As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many stake and ward callings.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Donna Steiner; three brothers, Ray, Wayne and Ronald; two daughters, Wana Bloom and Konie Pipes; and one daughter-in-law, Vickie Gardner.
Survivors include her husband of almost 70 years, John Anthony "Dip" Gardner; her children, Sharla Galbraith of Ammon, Kim Gardner of Mapleton, Utah, Toni (Jon) Crapo of St. Anthony and Kris (Mike) Sturm of Ashton; her brother, Boyd (Mabel) Josephson of Egin; 17 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, in St. Anthony LDS Stake Center with Bishop Chris Tucker of St. Anthony 3rd Ward officiating. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bidwell Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday prior to services. Burial will be in Teton-Newdale Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.bidwellfuneralhome.com.
Crystal was born March 27, 1921, in Iona, the daughter of Hilda Rhodehouse Josephson and Isaac Versal Josephson. She joined two brothers with two more brothers and one sister to follow.
Her childhood was spent on the family farm in Egin, Idaho, where she learned the value of hard work and the importance of family ties. Her family enjoyed camping, huckleberrying and gathering wood for winter. They used their imaginations to create their own entertainment.
She attended school at Heman Grade School, Sugar-Salem High School and Ricks College, where she graduated with a degree in elementary education. After graduation, she taught grade school for three years in Heman, Idaho. She was also the principal for one year and the janitor for two years, all while continuing to teach. Her assignment was to teach all eight elementary grades together. Between semesters at Ricks College, she worked supporting the war effort in the munitions factory in Salt Lake City.
She met a handsome soldier boy, John Anthony "Dip" Gardner, at a wedding dance in Teton. They married April 14, 1945, in Malad, Idaho. They were one of the first couples to be sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on Dec. 5, 1945, the day the temple opened.
Over the years, they owned and operated several successful businesses in and around St. Anthony. She supported Dip in his business and civic responsibilities, which included accompanying him as he sang at many public events. They were blessed to be able to travel extensively as well, which Mother thoroughly enjoyed.
Her hobbies included family, sewing, cooking and music. She was a member of the Mello-Daires, a local women's singing group for many years. As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many stake and ward callings.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Donna Steiner; three brothers, Ray, Wayne and Ronald; two daughters, Wana Bloom and Konie Pipes; and one daughter-in-law, Vickie Gardner.
Survivors include her husband of almost 70 years, John Anthony "Dip" Gardner; her children, Sharla Galbraith of Ammon, Kim Gardner of Mapleton, Utah, Toni (Jon) Crapo of St. Anthony and Kris (Mike) Sturm of Ashton; her brother, Boyd (Mabel) Josephson of Egin; 17 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, in St. Anthony LDS Stake Center with Bishop Chris Tucker of St. Anthony 3rd Ward officiating. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bidwell Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday prior to services. Burial will be in Teton-Newdale Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.bidwellfuneralhome.com.
Crystal Dean Josephson Gardner, our dear wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at the age of 93 on Friday, March 13, 2015, in St. George, Utah, from natural causes.
Crystal was born March 27, 1921, in Iona, the daughter of Hilda Rhodehouse Josephson and Isaac Versal Josephson. She joined two brothers with two more brothers and one sister to follow.
Her childhood was spent on the family farm in Egin, Idaho, where she learned the value of hard work and the importance of family ties. Her family enjoyed camping, huckleberrying and gathering wood for winter. They used their imaginations to create their own entertainment.
She attended school at Heman Grade School, Sugar-Salem High School and Ricks College, where she graduated with a degree in elementary education. After graduation, she taught grade school for three years in Heman, Idaho. She was also the principal for one year and the janitor for two years, all while continuing to teach. Her assignment was to teach all eight elementary grades together. Between semesters at Ricks College, she worked supporting the war effort in the munitions factory in Salt Lake City.
She met a handsome soldier boy, John Anthony "Dip" Gardner, at a wedding dance in Teton. They married April 14, 1945, in Malad, Idaho. They were one of the first couples to be sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on Dec. 5, 1945, the day the temple opened.
Over the years, they owned and operated several successful businesses in and around St. Anthony. She supported Dip in his business and civic responsibilities, which included accompanying him as he sang at many public events. They were blessed to be able to travel extensively as well, which Mother thoroughly enjoyed.
Her hobbies included family, sewing, cooking and music. She was a member of the Mello-Daires, a local women's singing group for many years. As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many stake and ward callings.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Donna Steiner; three brothers, Ray, Wayne and Ronald; two daughters, Wana Bloom and Konie Pipes; and one daughter-in-law, Vickie Gardner.
Survivors include her husband of almost 70 years, John Anthony "Dip" Gardner; her children, Sharla Galbraith of Ammon, Kim Gardner of Mapleton, Utah, Toni (Jon) Crapo of St. Anthony and Kris (Mike) Sturm of Ashton; her brother, Boyd (Mabel) Josephson of Egin; 17 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, in St. Anthony LDS Stake Center with Bishop Chris Tucker of St. Anthony 3rd Ward officiating. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bidwell Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday prior to services. Burial will be in Teton-Newdale Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.bidwellfuneralhome.com.
Crystal was born March 27, 1921, in Iona, the daughter of Hilda Rhodehouse Josephson and Isaac Versal Josephson. She joined two brothers with two more brothers and one sister to follow.
Her childhood was spent on the family farm in Egin, Idaho, where she learned the value of hard work and the importance of family ties. Her family enjoyed camping, huckleberrying and gathering wood for winter. They used their imaginations to create their own entertainment.
She attended school at Heman Grade School, Sugar-Salem High School and Ricks College, where she graduated with a degree in elementary education. After graduation, she taught grade school for three years in Heman, Idaho. She was also the principal for one year and the janitor for two years, all while continuing to teach. Her assignment was to teach all eight elementary grades together. Between semesters at Ricks College, she worked supporting the war effort in the munitions factory in Salt Lake City.
She met a handsome soldier boy, John Anthony "Dip" Gardner, at a wedding dance in Teton. They married April 14, 1945, in Malad, Idaho. They were one of the first couples to be sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on Dec. 5, 1945, the day the temple opened.
Over the years, they owned and operated several successful businesses in and around St. Anthony. She supported Dip in his business and civic responsibilities, which included accompanying him as he sang at many public events. They were blessed to be able to travel extensively as well, which Mother thoroughly enjoyed.
Her hobbies included family, sewing, cooking and music. She was a member of the Mello-Daires, a local women's singing group for many years. As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many stake and ward callings.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Donna Steiner; three brothers, Ray, Wayne and Ronald; two daughters, Wana Bloom and Konie Pipes; and one daughter-in-law, Vickie Gardner.
Survivors include her husband of almost 70 years, John Anthony "Dip" Gardner; her children, Sharla Galbraith of Ammon, Kim Gardner of Mapleton, Utah, Toni (Jon) Crapo of St. Anthony and Kris (Mike) Sturm of Ashton; her brother, Boyd (Mabel) Josephson of Egin; 17 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, in St. Anthony LDS Stake Center with Bishop Chris Tucker of St. Anthony 3rd Ward officiating. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bidwell Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday prior to services. Burial will be in Teton-Newdale Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.bidwellfuneralhome.com.
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