Stronger of will than body, our dear mother, Telitha (Tita) Ellis Lindquist, barely missed celebrating her 95th birthday, passing away June 7, 2015. Fortunately for her family, friends and community, she vigorously engaged with life through love and good humor, even in her last days, until her body suddenly weakened and left us behind. "I'm fine" echoes through the universe.
Born July 17, 1920, in Ogden, Utah, Mom inherited exceptional grace, intelligence and beauty from her parents, Telitha Browning and John Franklin Ellis. A sharp wit and fashionable elegance she developed on her own. At age 7 she moved with her family to Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, England, where her father, a chemical engineer, supervised the conversion of the country's sugar mills from cane to beet processing. Consequently, Mom was educated at Woodhall Girls School and Harrogate College, Yorkshire, over the next ten years. Hitler's aggression in Europe during the summer of 1937 changed her family's visit back in Ogden to permanent residence and, at the urging of her Browning aunties to take a year to become "Americanized", Mom entered Ogden High to graduate a second time, in 1938. In 1942 Mom completed a B.A. in business administration from the University of Utah, where she affiliated with Chi Omega Sorority.
Beginning with her return from England and a blind date arranged with the charming Johnny Lindquist by those same busy aunties; extending through playful summers at the Browning Camp, at Fish Haven, on Bear Lake with her cousins, whom Johnny often visited; and culminating in an engagement to be married as the USA entered WWII and Johnny became a cadet with the Army Air Corps, Mom developed a deep and eternal friendship with her sweetheart, John A. Lindquist. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple by David O. McKay during Dad's brief leave from the service in 1943 and continued happily 70 years until his passing 2013.
As a child in England, Mom had performed in plays as Peaseblossom and Countess Olivia, among other roles, and continued amateur acting into her 90's; she loved a dramatic flourish. She played the piano and organ and filled her home with works by local artists. The performing and visual arts and humanities, she believed, both soften and thrill people's souls--besides being downright fun. At times she was president of the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association, Utah Musical Theater Board, Ogden Ladies Literary Club and Ogden Drama Club.
Devoted to each other, family and Ogden, the city they loved, Mom and Dad professed that all residents should do what they can to enrich cultural, business and charitable aspects of their hometown with skills, time and money. Particularly concerned about the welfare of disadvantaged children and abused women, Mom served Ogden as president of the Children's Aid Society, the Ogden Junior League and the TWCA board. She sat on innumerable advisory boards and helped raise funds to sustain educational and civic organizations. Though public or private hero to many, she expressed often that she felt blessed to live among so many good people in Ogden.
Mother and Dad treasured Weber State University as Ogden's center for nurturing the region's most valuable resource, a skilled and knowledgeable citizenry. They raised and contributed money for its land purchase, student scholarships, faculty fellowships, athletics, academic programs and other necessities beginning in 1950. WSU awarded Mom an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities. Her alma mater, the U of U, recognized her service with a Merit of Honor.
A woman of nearly infinite patience and talent, Mother served the LDS Church in numerous positions that demanded both, including Cub Scout leader, Primary teacher and ward pianist and organist.
Mom's legacy is love. She modeled generosity of heart and acceptance of everyone. She baked delectable bread and rhubarb cobbler. She listened with open mind and arms. Her great-grandchildren cuddle in her beautifully hand-knit blankets and sweaters they will pass on to their own.
Mom was preceded in death by her beloved husband, parents, and siblings, Mariam E. (Hugh) Hintze, John B. Ellis and Frank B. Ellis. She is survived by her children, Kathryn (Jim) Moore, Salt Lake City; Robert E. (Dianna) and John E., Ogden; Steven E. (Wanda) Huntsville; Laurie L. (Jean Robert) Babilis, Ogden; Peter N. (Carol), Colusa, CA; and Telitha L. (Jon J.) Greiner, Ogden; 29 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
The family gratefully thanks Rolene Gray for being Mom's dedicated friend and companion these last years and Liana Davila-Beaman for performing loving care at the end. Both women gave our family precious time to hold her close as her body failed.
Services will be held Thursday, June 11, 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, June 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be at Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.
Those who wish to donate in lieu of giving flowers, please do so to a non-profit of choice or to the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities at Weber State University, 4018 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408.
Act with love, a firm but gentle hug and a warm smile for Mom.
Born July 17, 1920, in Ogden, Utah, Mom inherited exceptional grace, intelligence and beauty from her parents, Telitha Browning and John Franklin Ellis. A sharp wit and fashionable elegance she developed on her own. At age 7 she moved with her family to Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, England, where her father, a chemical engineer, supervised the conversion of the country's sugar mills from cane to beet processing. Consequently, Mom was educated at Woodhall Girls School and Harrogate College, Yorkshire, over the next ten years. Hitler's aggression in Europe during the summer of 1937 changed her family's visit back in Ogden to permanent residence and, at the urging of her Browning aunties to take a year to become "Americanized", Mom entered Ogden High to graduate a second time, in 1938. In 1942 Mom completed a B.A. in business administration from the University of Utah, where she affiliated with Chi Omega Sorority.
Beginning with her return from England and a blind date arranged with the charming Johnny Lindquist by those same busy aunties; extending through playful summers at the Browning Camp, at Fish Haven, on Bear Lake with her cousins, whom Johnny often visited; and culminating in an engagement to be married as the USA entered WWII and Johnny became a cadet with the Army Air Corps, Mom developed a deep and eternal friendship with her sweetheart, John A. Lindquist. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple by David O. McKay during Dad's brief leave from the service in 1943 and continued happily 70 years until his passing 2013.
As a child in England, Mom had performed in plays as Peaseblossom and Countess Olivia, among other roles, and continued amateur acting into her 90's; she loved a dramatic flourish. She played the piano and organ and filled her home with works by local artists. The performing and visual arts and humanities, she believed, both soften and thrill people's souls--besides being downright fun. At times she was president of the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association, Utah Musical Theater Board, Ogden Ladies Literary Club and Ogden Drama Club.
Devoted to each other, family and Ogden, the city they loved, Mom and Dad professed that all residents should do what they can to enrich cultural, business and charitable aspects of their hometown with skills, time and money. Particularly concerned about the welfare of disadvantaged children and abused women, Mom served Ogden as president of the Children's Aid Society, the Ogden Junior League and the TWCA board. She sat on innumerable advisory boards and helped raise funds to sustain educational and civic organizations. Though public or private hero to many, she expressed often that she felt blessed to live among so many good people in Ogden.
Mother and Dad treasured Weber State University as Ogden's center for nurturing the region's most valuable resource, a skilled and knowledgeable citizenry. They raised and contributed money for its land purchase, student scholarships, faculty fellowships, athletics, academic programs and other necessities beginning in 1950. WSU awarded Mom an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities. Her alma mater, the U of U, recognized her service with a Merit of Honor.
A woman of nearly infinite patience and talent, Mother served the LDS Church in numerous positions that demanded both, including Cub Scout leader, Primary teacher and ward pianist and organist.
Mom's legacy is love. She modeled generosity of heart and acceptance of everyone. She baked delectable bread and rhubarb cobbler. She listened with open mind and arms. Her great-grandchildren cuddle in her beautifully hand-knit blankets and sweaters they will pass on to their own.
Mom was preceded in death by her beloved husband, parents, and siblings, Mariam E. (Hugh) Hintze, John B. Ellis and Frank B. Ellis. She is survived by her children, Kathryn (Jim) Moore, Salt Lake City; Robert E. (Dianna) and John E., Ogden; Steven E. (Wanda) Huntsville; Laurie L. (Jean Robert) Babilis, Ogden; Peter N. (Carol), Colusa, CA; and Telitha L. (Jon J.) Greiner, Ogden; 29 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
The family gratefully thanks Rolene Gray for being Mom's dedicated friend and companion these last years and Liana Davila-Beaman for performing loving care at the end. Both women gave our family precious time to hold her close as her body failed.
Services will be held Thursday, June 11, 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, June 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be at Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.
Those who wish to donate in lieu of giving flowers, please do so to a non-profit of choice or to the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities at Weber State University, 4018 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408.
Act with love, a firm but gentle hug and a warm smile for Mom.
Stronger of will than body, our dear mother, Telitha (Tita) Ellis Lindquist, barely missed celebrating her 95th birthday, passing away June 7, 2015. Fortunately for her family, friends and community, she vigorously engaged with life through love and good humor, even in her last days, until her body suddenly weakened and left us behind. "I'm fine" echoes through the universe.
Born July 17, 1920, in Ogden, Utah, Mom inherited exceptional grace, intelligence and beauty from her parents, Telitha Browning and John Franklin Ellis. A sharp wit and fashionable elegance she developed on her own. At age 7 she moved with her family to Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, England, where her father, a chemical engineer, supervised the conversion of the country's sugar mills from cane to beet processing. Consequently, Mom was educated at Woodhall Girls School and Harrogate College, Yorkshire, over the next ten years. Hitler's aggression in Europe during the summer of 1937 changed her family's visit back in Ogden to permanent residence and, at the urging of her Browning aunties to take a year to become "Americanized", Mom entered Ogden High to graduate a second time, in 1938. In 1942 Mom completed a B.A. in business administration from the University of Utah, where she affiliated with Chi Omega Sorority.
Beginning with her return from England and a blind date arranged with the charming Johnny Lindquist by those same busy aunties; extending through playful summers at the Browning Camp, at Fish Haven, on Bear Lake with her cousins, whom Johnny often visited; and culminating in an engagement to be married as the USA entered WWII and Johnny became a cadet with the Army Air Corps, Mom developed a deep and eternal friendship with her sweetheart, John A. Lindquist. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple by David O. McKay during Dad's brief leave from the service in 1943 and continued happily 70 years until his passing 2013.
As a child in England, Mom had performed in plays as Peaseblossom and Countess Olivia, among other roles, and continued amateur acting into her 90's; she loved a dramatic flourish. She played the piano and organ and filled her home with works by local artists. The performing and visual arts and humanities, she believed, both soften and thrill people's souls--besides being downright fun. At times she was president of the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association, Utah Musical Theater Board, Ogden Ladies Literary Club and Ogden Drama Club.
Devoted to each other, family and Ogden, the city they loved, Mom and Dad professed that all residents should do what they can to enrich cultural, business and charitable aspects of their hometown with skills, time and money. Particularly concerned about the welfare of disadvantaged children and abused women, Mom served Ogden as president of the Children's Aid Society, the Ogden Junior League and the TWCA board. She sat on innumerable advisory boards and helped raise funds to sustain educational and civic organizations. Though public or private hero to many, she expressed often that she felt blessed to live among so many good people in Ogden.
Mother and Dad treasured Weber State University as Ogden's center for nurturing the region's most valuable resource, a skilled and knowledgeable citizenry. They raised and contributed money for its land purchase, student scholarships, faculty fellowships, athletics, academic programs and other necessities beginning in 1950. WSU awarded Mom an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities. Her alma mater, the U of U, recognized her service with a Merit of Honor.
A woman of nearly infinite patience and talent, Mother served the LDS Church in numerous positions that demanded both, including Cub Scout leader, Primary teacher and ward pianist and organist.
Mom's legacy is love. She modeled generosity of heart and acceptance of everyone. She baked delectable bread and rhubarb cobbler. She listened with open mind and arms. Her great-grandchildren cuddle in her beautifully hand-knit blankets and sweaters they will pass on to their own.
Mom was preceded in death by her beloved husband, parents, and siblings, Mariam E. (Hugh) Hintze, John B. Ellis and Frank B. Ellis. She is survived by her children, Kathryn (Jim) Moore, Salt Lake City; Robert E. (Dianna) and John E., Ogden; Steven E. (Wanda) Huntsville; Laurie L. (Jean Robert) Babilis, Ogden; Peter N. (Carol), Colusa, CA; and Telitha L. (Jon J.) Greiner, Ogden; 29 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
The family gratefully thanks Rolene Gray for being Mom's dedicated friend and companion these last years and Liana Davila-Beaman for performing loving care at the end. Both women gave our family precious time to hold her close as her body failed.
Services will be held Thursday, June 11, 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, June 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be at Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.
Those who wish to donate in lieu of giving flowers, please do so to a non-profit of choice or to the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities at Weber State University, 4018 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408.
Act with love, a firm but gentle hug and a warm smile for Mom.
Born July 17, 1920, in Ogden, Utah, Mom inherited exceptional grace, intelligence and beauty from her parents, Telitha Browning and John Franklin Ellis. A sharp wit and fashionable elegance she developed on her own. At age 7 she moved with her family to Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, England, where her father, a chemical engineer, supervised the conversion of the country's sugar mills from cane to beet processing. Consequently, Mom was educated at Woodhall Girls School and Harrogate College, Yorkshire, over the next ten years. Hitler's aggression in Europe during the summer of 1937 changed her family's visit back in Ogden to permanent residence and, at the urging of her Browning aunties to take a year to become "Americanized", Mom entered Ogden High to graduate a second time, in 1938. In 1942 Mom completed a B.A. in business administration from the University of Utah, where she affiliated with Chi Omega Sorority.
Beginning with her return from England and a blind date arranged with the charming Johnny Lindquist by those same busy aunties; extending through playful summers at the Browning Camp, at Fish Haven, on Bear Lake with her cousins, whom Johnny often visited; and culminating in an engagement to be married as the USA entered WWII and Johnny became a cadet with the Army Air Corps, Mom developed a deep and eternal friendship with her sweetheart, John A. Lindquist. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple by David O. McKay during Dad's brief leave from the service in 1943 and continued happily 70 years until his passing 2013.
As a child in England, Mom had performed in plays as Peaseblossom and Countess Olivia, among other roles, and continued amateur acting into her 90's; she loved a dramatic flourish. She played the piano and organ and filled her home with works by local artists. The performing and visual arts and humanities, she believed, both soften and thrill people's souls--besides being downright fun. At times she was president of the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association, Utah Musical Theater Board, Ogden Ladies Literary Club and Ogden Drama Club.
Devoted to each other, family and Ogden, the city they loved, Mom and Dad professed that all residents should do what they can to enrich cultural, business and charitable aspects of their hometown with skills, time and money. Particularly concerned about the welfare of disadvantaged children and abused women, Mom served Ogden as president of the Children's Aid Society, the Ogden Junior League and the TWCA board. She sat on innumerable advisory boards and helped raise funds to sustain educational and civic organizations. Though public or private hero to many, she expressed often that she felt blessed to live among so many good people in Ogden.
Mother and Dad treasured Weber State University as Ogden's center for nurturing the region's most valuable resource, a skilled and knowledgeable citizenry. They raised and contributed money for its land purchase, student scholarships, faculty fellowships, athletics, academic programs and other necessities beginning in 1950. WSU awarded Mom an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities. Her alma mater, the U of U, recognized her service with a Merit of Honor.
A woman of nearly infinite patience and talent, Mother served the LDS Church in numerous positions that demanded both, including Cub Scout leader, Primary teacher and ward pianist and organist.
Mom's legacy is love. She modeled generosity of heart and acceptance of everyone. She baked delectable bread and rhubarb cobbler. She listened with open mind and arms. Her great-grandchildren cuddle in her beautifully hand-knit blankets and sweaters they will pass on to their own.
Mom was preceded in death by her beloved husband, parents, and siblings, Mariam E. (Hugh) Hintze, John B. Ellis and Frank B. Ellis. She is survived by her children, Kathryn (Jim) Moore, Salt Lake City; Robert E. (Dianna) and John E., Ogden; Steven E. (Wanda) Huntsville; Laurie L. (Jean Robert) Babilis, Ogden; Peter N. (Carol), Colusa, CA; and Telitha L. (Jon J.) Greiner, Ogden; 29 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
The family gratefully thanks Rolene Gray for being Mom's dedicated friend and companion these last years and Liana Davila-Beaman for performing loving care at the end. Both women gave our family precious time to hold her close as her body failed.
Services will be held Thursday, June 11, 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, June 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be at Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.
Those who wish to donate in lieu of giving flowers, please do so to a non-profit of choice or to the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities at Weber State University, 4018 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408.
Act with love, a firm but gentle hug and a warm smile for Mom.
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