OBITUARY:
Born in Springville, Utah. Daughter of James D. Benson and Bessie Averett Benson. Married Daniel R. Evans October 10, 1932 in Springville, Utah. Marriage solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple May 22, 1965. Attend schools in Bingham, Tremonton and Springville, Utah. Employed at Del Monte Cannery, along with husband. Also employed in the school lunch program. Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving as an officer in the Primary organization. Member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Desert Flower Camp. Lived in Spanish Fork her entire married life. Found great joy and pride in her family.
Three sons: Allen D. (Stella), Blaine (Linda), and Gary (Cheryl); son-in law Robert Lewis; sister Wilma Meredith; 22 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren, and 10 great, great grandchildren survive. Predeceased by parents, husband, their daughter JoAnn, a granddaughter, a great granddaughter, a grandson and two sisters.
BIOGRAPHICAL:
* Her parents divorced when she was a small child. She had very few memories of him, except that on several occasions she saw him drive by her new house to watch her play.
* Her mother remarried a good man, Clyde Gourley, and felt like she owed him a debt of gratitude for raising her like she was his own.
* She loved her three sisters. They were very close and supportive. Later in life, they planned lots of get togethers for their children and grandchildren.
* Growing up in Springville, she had lots of Barker and Averett relatives close.
* Worked summers at the Del Monte plant.
* Sewed very well. Made all of daughter's, JoAnn, clothes.
* Quilted very well. Made a full sized quilt for all nineteen grandchildren.
* Was a very thoughtful gift giver. Held family get togethers in holidays.
*Was a hard worker and a fast worker. Lived life at a fast pace--rushed around and got lots done.
* Loved a bargain. Bought only on sale. Remembered the prices of everything she ever purchased, and rehearsed it to her friends on the telephone.
* Totally involved in her family. Didn't have interests outside of children, husband, and their farm and home.
* Humble.
* Described by JoAnn as the most selfless person she had ever known.
* Loved taking care of grandchildren. Had close relationships with them. Treated them to special things that she wouldn't have given herself, like sugar cereal and penny candy from Dick's Grocery.
*Served in the Primary for several years and as a visiting teaching supervisor for many years. Loved talking on the phone, but never said "good-bye", just hung up. Talked fast.
* She was really proud of her pioneer ancestry and told grandchildren stories of their faith.
Born in Springville, Utah. Daughter of James D. Benson and Bessie Averett Benson. Married Daniel R. Evans October 10, 1932 in Springville, Utah. Marriage solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple May 22, 1965. Attend schools in Bingham, Tremonton and Springville, Utah. Employed at Del Monte Cannery, along with husband. Also employed in the school lunch program. Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving as an officer in the Primary organization. Member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Desert Flower Camp. Lived in Spanish Fork her entire married life. Found great joy and pride in her family.
Three sons: Allen D. (Stella), Blaine (Linda), and Gary (Cheryl); son-in law Robert Lewis; sister Wilma Meredith; 22 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren, and 10 great, great grandchildren survive. Predeceased by parents, husband, their daughter JoAnn, a granddaughter, a great granddaughter, a grandson and two sisters.
BIOGRAPHICAL:
* Her parents divorced when she was a small child. She had very few memories of him, except that on several occasions she saw him drive by her new house to watch her play.
* Her mother remarried a good man, Clyde Gourley, and felt like she owed him a debt of gratitude for raising her like she was his own.
* She loved her three sisters. They were very close and supportive. Later in life, they planned lots of get togethers for their children and grandchildren.
* Growing up in Springville, she had lots of Barker and Averett relatives close.
* Worked summers at the Del Monte plant.
* Sewed very well. Made all of daughter's, JoAnn, clothes.
* Quilted very well. Made a full sized quilt for all nineteen grandchildren.
* Was a very thoughtful gift giver. Held family get togethers in holidays.
*Was a hard worker and a fast worker. Lived life at a fast pace--rushed around and got lots done.
* Loved a bargain. Bought only on sale. Remembered the prices of everything she ever purchased, and rehearsed it to her friends on the telephone.
* Totally involved in her family. Didn't have interests outside of children, husband, and their farm and home.
* Humble.
* Described by JoAnn as the most selfless person she had ever known.
* Loved taking care of grandchildren. Had close relationships with them. Treated them to special things that she wouldn't have given herself, like sugar cereal and penny candy from Dick's Grocery.
*Served in the Primary for several years and as a visiting teaching supervisor for many years. Loved talking on the phone, but never said "good-bye", just hung up. Talked fast.
* She was really proud of her pioneer ancestry and told grandchildren stories of their faith.
OBITUARY:
Born in Springville, Utah. Daughter of James D. Benson and Bessie Averett Benson. Married Daniel R. Evans October 10, 1932 in Springville, Utah. Marriage solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple May 22, 1965. Attend schools in Bingham, Tremonton and Springville, Utah. Employed at Del Monte Cannery, along with husband. Also employed in the school lunch program. Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving as an officer in the Primary organization. Member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Desert Flower Camp. Lived in Spanish Fork her entire married life. Found great joy and pride in her family.
Three sons: Allen D. (Stella), Blaine (Linda), and Gary (Cheryl); son-in law Robert Lewis; sister Wilma Meredith; 22 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren, and 10 great, great grandchildren survive. Predeceased by parents, husband, their daughter JoAnn, a granddaughter, a great granddaughter, a grandson and two sisters.
BIOGRAPHICAL:
* Her parents divorced when she was a small child. She had very few memories of him, except that on several occasions she saw him drive by her new house to watch her play.
* Her mother remarried a good man, Clyde Gourley, and felt like she owed him a debt of gratitude for raising her like she was his own.
* She loved her three sisters. They were very close and supportive. Later in life, they planned lots of get togethers for their children and grandchildren.
* Growing up in Springville, she had lots of Barker and Averett relatives close.
* Worked summers at the Del Monte plant.
* Sewed very well. Made all of daughter's, JoAnn, clothes.
* Quilted very well. Made a full sized quilt for all nineteen grandchildren.
* Was a very thoughtful gift giver. Held family get togethers in holidays.
*Was a hard worker and a fast worker. Lived life at a fast pace--rushed around and got lots done.
* Loved a bargain. Bought only on sale. Remembered the prices of everything she ever purchased, and rehearsed it to her friends on the telephone.
* Totally involved in her family. Didn't have interests outside of children, husband, and their farm and home.
* Humble.
* Described by JoAnn as the most selfless person she had ever known.
* Loved taking care of grandchildren. Had close relationships with them. Treated them to special things that she wouldn't have given herself, like sugar cereal and penny candy from Dick's Grocery.
*Served in the Primary for several years and as a visiting teaching supervisor for many years. Loved talking on the phone, but never said "good-bye", just hung up. Talked fast.
* She was really proud of her pioneer ancestry and told grandchildren stories of their faith.
Born in Springville, Utah. Daughter of James D. Benson and Bessie Averett Benson. Married Daniel R. Evans October 10, 1932 in Springville, Utah. Marriage solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple May 22, 1965. Attend schools in Bingham, Tremonton and Springville, Utah. Employed at Del Monte Cannery, along with husband. Also employed in the school lunch program. Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving as an officer in the Primary organization. Member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Desert Flower Camp. Lived in Spanish Fork her entire married life. Found great joy and pride in her family.
Three sons: Allen D. (Stella), Blaine (Linda), and Gary (Cheryl); son-in law Robert Lewis; sister Wilma Meredith; 22 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren, and 10 great, great grandchildren survive. Predeceased by parents, husband, their daughter JoAnn, a granddaughter, a great granddaughter, a grandson and two sisters.
BIOGRAPHICAL:
* Her parents divorced when she was a small child. She had very few memories of him, except that on several occasions she saw him drive by her new house to watch her play.
* Her mother remarried a good man, Clyde Gourley, and felt like she owed him a debt of gratitude for raising her like she was his own.
* She loved her three sisters. They were very close and supportive. Later in life, they planned lots of get togethers for their children and grandchildren.
* Growing up in Springville, she had lots of Barker and Averett relatives close.
* Worked summers at the Del Monte plant.
* Sewed very well. Made all of daughter's, JoAnn, clothes.
* Quilted very well. Made a full sized quilt for all nineteen grandchildren.
* Was a very thoughtful gift giver. Held family get togethers in holidays.
*Was a hard worker and a fast worker. Lived life at a fast pace--rushed around and got lots done.
* Loved a bargain. Bought only on sale. Remembered the prices of everything she ever purchased, and rehearsed it to her friends on the telephone.
* Totally involved in her family. Didn't have interests outside of children, husband, and their farm and home.
* Humble.
* Described by JoAnn as the most selfless person she had ever known.
* Loved taking care of grandchildren. Had close relationships with them. Treated them to special things that she wouldn't have given herself, like sugar cereal and penny candy from Dick's Grocery.
*Served in the Primary for several years and as a visiting teaching supervisor for many years. Loved talking on the phone, but never said "good-bye", just hung up. Talked fast.
* She was really proud of her pioneer ancestry and told grandchildren stories of their faith.
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