Mary Hodgkinson Balch, 86, passed away April 7, 2007 at her home in Orem. She was born in Vernal, Utah on October 25, 1920, the 6th child of Lewis and Mary Armina Hodgkinson. Mary had many pleasant memories growing up with her four sisters and five brothers. She moved to California where she worked as a Civil Service Clerk.
Mary married Lee T. Balch in 1972 and their marriage was later solemnized in the Oakland Temple. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many positions, as her greatest love was serving as the music leader in the Primary. Many people treasure the quilts Mary lovingly made for them. Mary spent many hours reading and especially enjoyed poetry. Mary and Lee were proud parents of a daughter, Marilee and a son, Brent.
Lee died in 1971 and their son Brent, was killed in an automobile accident in 1978. Mary moved to the Aspen 8th Ward in Orem in 1991 and made many new and loving friends.
She is survived by her daughter Marilee (Curtis) Gardner, and their children Amber, Kamie and Shane, and a great granddaughter, Anika. She is also survived by a brother, Grant Hodgkinson and a sister, Rayola Andersen, and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
Funeral services well be held Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the Aspen 8th Ward 1500 North 800 West. Family and friends may call Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. prior to the services at the chapel. Burial will be in the Vernal City Cemetery later that day.
The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the many kind and loving friends and neighbors who helped her so much in her declining years.
Mary Hodgkinson Balch, 86, passed away April 7, 2007 at her home in Orem. She was born in Vernal, Utah on October 25, 1920, the 6th child of Lewis and Mary Armina Hodgkinson. Mary had many pleasant memories growing up with her four sisters and five brothers. She moved to California where she worked as a Civil Service Clerk.
Mary married Lee T. Balch in 1972 and their marriage was later solemnized in the Oakland Temple. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many positions, as her greatest love was serving as the music leader in the Primary. Many people treasure the quilts Mary lovingly made for them. Mary spent many hours reading and especially enjoyed poetry. Mary and Lee were proud parents of a daughter, Marilee and a son, Brent.
Lee died in 1971 and their son Brent, was killed in an automobile accident in 1978. Mary moved to the Aspen 8th Ward in Orem in 1991 and made many new and loving friends.
She is survived by her daughter Marilee (Curtis) Gardner, and their children Amber, Kamie and Shane, and a great granddaughter, Anika. She is also survived by a brother, Grant Hodgkinson and a sister, Rayola Andersen, and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
Funeral services well be held Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the Aspen 8th Ward 1500 North 800 West. Family and friends may call Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. prior to the services at the chapel. Burial will be in the Vernal City Cemetery later that day.
The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the many kind and loving friends and neighbors who helped her so much in her declining years.
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