Afton Larola McGrath Miner passed away peacefully on September 8, 2016, in Bountiful, Utah.
She was born on March 24, 1933, in Franklin, Arizona, the second child of James Vernon and Vessa Leola Hanchett McGrath. Afton grew up in Franklin and Duncan, Arizona. After high school, she attended Eastern Arizona Junior College and Arizona State University where she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education.
Afton taught elementary school in Chandler, Arizona; Lancaster, California; and Duncan, Arizona. She returned to school and completed her Masters in Library Science at University of California, Berkeley. She then worked as a librarian at Tempe High School, Arizona State University and Brigham Young University.
While at BYU, Afton met the love of her life, Gordon Banks Miner. They were married on July 27, 1974. Gordon’s seven children and their families welcomed her. Afton was a life time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served faithfully in many ward and stake callings. She also served two missions: the Swiss Austrian Mission in the late 1950s and later, Gordon and Afton served in the New York North Spanish Speaking Mission. They served many years in the Provo Utah LDS Temple.
Afton is survived by her sister, Sherri (Alan) Christensen; stepchildren: Kathleen (Charles) Robbins, Mary (Michael) Vang, David (Tamara) Miner, Carol (Boyd) Ricks, Evan (Carol Beth) Miner, Lloyd (Tamara) Miner and Elayne Shutt; brother and sisters-in-law: Larry (Jennie Lou) Rapier, Myrna McGrath and Barbara McGrath; 34 grandchildren, 120 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Raymond and Wayne; sister, Evelyn; and three great-grandchildren.
Afton cared about people and was always looking for ways to serve others. She loved adventures, telling stories and always loved birds. When you see a birdhouse or a beautiful bird, think of her.
Funeral Services: Grandview 1st Ward
Arranged By: Russon Mortuary
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Original obituary published by:
© Daily Herald | Provo, UT | 10 Sep 2016
She was born on March 24, 1933, in Franklin, Arizona, the second child of James Vernon and Vessa Leola Hanchett McGrath. Afton grew up in Franklin and Duncan, Arizona. After high school, she attended Eastern Arizona Junior College and Arizona State University where she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education.
Afton taught elementary school in Chandler, Arizona; Lancaster, California; and Duncan, Arizona. She returned to school and completed her Masters in Library Science at University of California, Berkeley. She then worked as a librarian at Tempe High School, Arizona State University and Brigham Young University.
While at BYU, Afton met the love of her life, Gordon Banks Miner. They were married on July 27, 1974. Gordon’s seven children and their families welcomed her. Afton was a life time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served faithfully in many ward and stake callings. She also served two missions: the Swiss Austrian Mission in the late 1950s and later, Gordon and Afton served in the New York North Spanish Speaking Mission. They served many years in the Provo Utah LDS Temple.
Afton is survived by her sister, Sherri (Alan) Christensen; stepchildren: Kathleen (Charles) Robbins, Mary (Michael) Vang, David (Tamara) Miner, Carol (Boyd) Ricks, Evan (Carol Beth) Miner, Lloyd (Tamara) Miner and Elayne Shutt; brother and sisters-in-law: Larry (Jennie Lou) Rapier, Myrna McGrath and Barbara McGrath; 34 grandchildren, 120 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Raymond and Wayne; sister, Evelyn; and three great-grandchildren.
Afton cared about people and was always looking for ways to serve others. She loved adventures, telling stories and always loved birds. When you see a birdhouse or a beautiful bird, think of her.
Funeral Services: Grandview 1st Ward
Arranged By: Russon Mortuary
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Original obituary published by:
© Daily Herald | Provo, UT | 10 Sep 2016
Afton Larola McGrath Miner passed away peacefully on September 8, 2016, in Bountiful, Utah.
She was born on March 24, 1933, in Franklin, Arizona, the second child of James Vernon and Vessa Leola Hanchett McGrath. Afton grew up in Franklin and Duncan, Arizona. After high school, she attended Eastern Arizona Junior College and Arizona State University where she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education.
Afton taught elementary school in Chandler, Arizona; Lancaster, California; and Duncan, Arizona. She returned to school and completed her Masters in Library Science at University of California, Berkeley. She then worked as a librarian at Tempe High School, Arizona State University and Brigham Young University.
While at BYU, Afton met the love of her life, Gordon Banks Miner. They were married on July 27, 1974. Gordon’s seven children and their families welcomed her. Afton was a life time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served faithfully in many ward and stake callings. She also served two missions: the Swiss Austrian Mission in the late 1950s and later, Gordon and Afton served in the New York North Spanish Speaking Mission. They served many years in the Provo Utah LDS Temple.
Afton is survived by her sister, Sherri (Alan) Christensen; stepchildren: Kathleen (Charles) Robbins, Mary (Michael) Vang, David (Tamara) Miner, Carol (Boyd) Ricks, Evan (Carol Beth) Miner, Lloyd (Tamara) Miner and Elayne Shutt; brother and sisters-in-law: Larry (Jennie Lou) Rapier, Myrna McGrath and Barbara McGrath; 34 grandchildren, 120 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Raymond and Wayne; sister, Evelyn; and three great-grandchildren.
Afton cared about people and was always looking for ways to serve others. She loved adventures, telling stories and always loved birds. When you see a birdhouse or a beautiful bird, think of her.
Funeral Services: Grandview 1st Ward
Arranged By: Russon Mortuary
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Original obituary published by:
© Daily Herald | Provo, UT | 10 Sep 2016
She was born on March 24, 1933, in Franklin, Arizona, the second child of James Vernon and Vessa Leola Hanchett McGrath. Afton grew up in Franklin and Duncan, Arizona. After high school, she attended Eastern Arizona Junior College and Arizona State University where she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education.
Afton taught elementary school in Chandler, Arizona; Lancaster, California; and Duncan, Arizona. She returned to school and completed her Masters in Library Science at University of California, Berkeley. She then worked as a librarian at Tempe High School, Arizona State University and Brigham Young University.
While at BYU, Afton met the love of her life, Gordon Banks Miner. They were married on July 27, 1974. Gordon’s seven children and their families welcomed her. Afton was a life time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served faithfully in many ward and stake callings. She also served two missions: the Swiss Austrian Mission in the late 1950s and later, Gordon and Afton served in the New York North Spanish Speaking Mission. They served many years in the Provo Utah LDS Temple.
Afton is survived by her sister, Sherri (Alan) Christensen; stepchildren: Kathleen (Charles) Robbins, Mary (Michael) Vang, David (Tamara) Miner, Carol (Boyd) Ricks, Evan (Carol Beth) Miner, Lloyd (Tamara) Miner and Elayne Shutt; brother and sisters-in-law: Larry (Jennie Lou) Rapier, Myrna McGrath and Barbara McGrath; 34 grandchildren, 120 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Raymond and Wayne; sister, Evelyn; and three great-grandchildren.
Afton cared about people and was always looking for ways to serve others. She loved adventures, telling stories and always loved birds. When you see a birdhouse or a beautiful bird, think of her.
Funeral Services: Grandview 1st Ward
Arranged By: Russon Mortuary
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Original obituary published by:
© Daily Herald | Provo, UT | 10 Sep 2016
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