DAMMERON VALLEY, Utah--Verda Follett Pace passed away May 16, 1999, in Hurricane, Utah.
She was born March 1, 1916, in Winder, a suburb of Preston, Idaho, to Imogene and Orion Follett. Verda Grew up in North Logan and graduated from the eighth grade there. She attended North Cache High School in Richmond, Utah, then graduated from Preston High. After graduating, she attended Utah State College in Logan, Utah. Verda graduated from beautician school in Salt Lake City in 1935.Looking for adventure, she moved to St. George to manage a beauty shop. There she met and married Andrew Brooks Pace on January 15, 1936. He preceded her in death after forty wonderful years together.
Verda was an active member of the LDS Church, serving all the women's auxiliaries at various times. She was an ordinance worker in the St. George LDS Temple. She served an 18-month mission in the Seattle, Washington, area with her husband Andy from 1980 to 1981.
She and Andy built over 18 homes during their time together, four of them in Pine Valley, were they lived year-round for over 15 years following retirement. They loved those years where they were surrounded by such wonderful friends and neighbors, and where they were often visited by lifelong friends and family. Their final dream home was built in Dammeron Valley, Utah, where they equally bonded with the good people of the Veyo LDS Ward.
Verda was a devoted mother and grandmother and a friend to everyone. Her primary concerns were for her family and friends, as well as anyone in need. She was always an active member in educational institutions.
Verda was the president of the first kindergarten in St. George, president of the elementary PTA and the high school PTA. Verda also served as president of the St. George Lady Lions.
As she struggled with dignity with the debilitating disease of Alzheimers during her final years, Verda was loved and cared for by several loving women. While Verda could still be at home, Fayone Lubcheck and Carla Iverson lived with her as sisters. Verda then moved in with Maria Delaguila and her mother, Grace, who grew to love Berda and make her final three years a time of much love and comfort.
She is survived by her daughter, Pennie Rae Sproul; her son, Brooks Pace; and adoring niece, Geri Lynn Wallis; a sister, Ann; and a brother, John; and dozens of loving nieces and nephews. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, all of whom knew and loved her as their Nana.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 19, 1999, at 10 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 300 West St. George Blvd. Visitation will be the same day from 9 to 10 a.m. at the mortuary. A private burial service will be at the St. George Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Metcalf Mortuary, 673-4221
Her family believes that Verda would be pleased, if in lieu of flowers, family and friends would consider making a donation to the Red Cross to support the Kosovo refugees.
DAMMERON VALLEY, Utah--Verda Follett Pace passed away May 16, 1999, in Hurricane, Utah.
She was born March 1, 1916, in Winder, a suburb of Preston, Idaho, to Imogene and Orion Follett. Verda Grew up in North Logan and graduated from the eighth grade there. She attended North Cache High School in Richmond, Utah, then graduated from Preston High. After graduating, she attended Utah State College in Logan, Utah. Verda graduated from beautician school in Salt Lake City in 1935.Looking for adventure, she moved to St. George to manage a beauty shop. There she met and married Andrew Brooks Pace on January 15, 1936. He preceded her in death after forty wonderful years together.
Verda was an active member of the LDS Church, serving all the women's auxiliaries at various times. She was an ordinance worker in the St. George LDS Temple. She served an 18-month mission in the Seattle, Washington, area with her husband Andy from 1980 to 1981.
She and Andy built over 18 homes during their time together, four of them in Pine Valley, were they lived year-round for over 15 years following retirement. They loved those years where they were surrounded by such wonderful friends and neighbors, and where they were often visited by lifelong friends and family. Their final dream home was built in Dammeron Valley, Utah, where they equally bonded with the good people of the Veyo LDS Ward.
Verda was a devoted mother and grandmother and a friend to everyone. Her primary concerns were for her family and friends, as well as anyone in need. She was always an active member in educational institutions.
Verda was the president of the first kindergarten in St. George, president of the elementary PTA and the high school PTA. Verda also served as president of the St. George Lady Lions.
As she struggled with dignity with the debilitating disease of Alzheimers during her final years, Verda was loved and cared for by several loving women. While Verda could still be at home, Fayone Lubcheck and Carla Iverson lived with her as sisters. Verda then moved in with Maria Delaguila and her mother, Grace, who grew to love Berda and make her final three years a time of much love and comfort.
She is survived by her daughter, Pennie Rae Sproul; her son, Brooks Pace; and adoring niece, Geri Lynn Wallis; a sister, Ann; and a brother, John; and dozens of loving nieces and nephews. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, all of whom knew and loved her as their Nana.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 19, 1999, at 10 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 300 West St. George Blvd. Visitation will be the same day from 9 to 10 a.m. at the mortuary. A private burial service will be at the St. George Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Metcalf Mortuary, 673-4221
Her family believes that Verda would be pleased, if in lieu of flowers, family and friends would consider making a donation to the Red Cross to support the Kosovo refugees.
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