Myrtle Naomi Wood McEntire died peacefully and gracefully February 19,2000 as a result of a stroke. She was born March 8, 1913 in her parent's house which is in Amalga, Utah. She was the fourth of five children born to Brown Harvey and Emma Clarissa Olsen Wood.
She received her education in Amalga and graduated from North Cache High School in 1931. She was raised on her family's farm and horse ranch. She and her siblings were very accomplished horseman. Her father, Brown, and Uncle Frank were the first settlers to introduce thoroughbred horses into Northern Utah. Her father's horse ranch was very well known and had up to 29 horses at one time.
Naomi had a keen interest in the botanical classification of native plants in the area. On fishing trips with her family she could identify each plant and expound on the way each plant was used. She also knew those used by the Native Americans for medicinal uses.
After moving from Cache Valley to Ogden she went to work for the telephone company as an operator. She soon met her life-long husband and best friend Ross Henry McEntire of Farr West. They were married, June 22, 1938 in Brigham City, Utah, and made their home in Ogden until 1947. they then built their own home in Farr West.
Naomi and Ross spent much of their time traveling, fishing and gardening , Naomi and Ross raised a wonderful array of fruits and vegetables.
Naomi and Ross had three wonderful children.
She received her education in Amalga and graduated from North Cache High School in 1931. She was raised on her family's farm and horse ranch. She and her siblings were very accomplished horseman. Her father, Brown, and Uncle Frank were the first settlers to introduce thoroughbred horses into Northern Utah. Her father's horse ranch was very well known and had up to 29 horses at one time.
Naomi had a keen interest in the botanical classification of native plants in the area. On fishing trips with her family she could identify each plant and expound on the way each plant was used. She also knew those used by the Native Americans for medicinal uses.
After moving from Cache Valley to Ogden she went to work for the telephone company as an operator. She soon met her life-long husband and best friend Ross Henry McEntire of Farr West. They were married, June 22, 1938 in Brigham City, Utah, and made their home in Ogden until 1947. they then built their own home in Farr West.
Naomi and Ross spent much of their time traveling, fishing and gardening , Naomi and Ross raised a wonderful array of fruits and vegetables.
Naomi and Ross had three wonderful children.
Myrtle Naomi Wood McEntire died peacefully and gracefully February 19,2000 as a result of a stroke. She was born March 8, 1913 in her parent's house which is in Amalga, Utah. She was the fourth of five children born to Brown Harvey and Emma Clarissa Olsen Wood.
She received her education in Amalga and graduated from North Cache High School in 1931. She was raised on her family's farm and horse ranch. She and her siblings were very accomplished horseman. Her father, Brown, and Uncle Frank were the first settlers to introduce thoroughbred horses into Northern Utah. Her father's horse ranch was very well known and had up to 29 horses at one time.
Naomi had a keen interest in the botanical classification of native plants in the area. On fishing trips with her family she could identify each plant and expound on the way each plant was used. She also knew those used by the Native Americans for medicinal uses.
After moving from Cache Valley to Ogden she went to work for the telephone company as an operator. She soon met her life-long husband and best friend Ross Henry McEntire of Farr West. They were married, June 22, 1938 in Brigham City, Utah, and made their home in Ogden until 1947. they then built their own home in Farr West.
Naomi and Ross spent much of their time traveling, fishing and gardening , Naomi and Ross raised a wonderful array of fruits and vegetables.
Naomi and Ross had three wonderful children.
She received her education in Amalga and graduated from North Cache High School in 1931. She was raised on her family's farm and horse ranch. She and her siblings were very accomplished horseman. Her father, Brown, and Uncle Frank were the first settlers to introduce thoroughbred horses into Northern Utah. Her father's horse ranch was very well known and had up to 29 horses at one time.
Naomi had a keen interest in the botanical classification of native plants in the area. On fishing trips with her family she could identify each plant and expound on the way each plant was used. She also knew those used by the Native Americans for medicinal uses.
After moving from Cache Valley to Ogden she went to work for the telephone company as an operator. She soon met her life-long husband and best friend Ross Henry McEntire of Farr West. They were married, June 22, 1938 in Brigham City, Utah, and made their home in Ogden until 1947. they then built their own home in Farr West.
Naomi and Ross spent much of their time traveling, fishing and gardening , Naomi and Ross raised a wonderful array of fruits and vegetables.
Naomi and Ross had three wonderful children.
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Married June 22, 1938
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Buried with Ross Henry
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