1924 ~ 2004
Beverly Isabelle West Swensen Monson, 80, of Pleasant Grove passed away peacefully into the eternities surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 5, 2005. Beverly's earthly sojourn was completed after a valiant struggle with lupus in recent years.
She was born January 17, 1924 in Salt Lake City to David Arnold and Isabelle Groo Woolley West. She married Boyd Walker Swensen on July 21, 1944 in the Manti LDS Temple. Boyd passed away in 1945. She married Robert T Monson on August 20, 1947 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
At an early age Bev moved to Pleasant Grove where she was raised by her aunt and uncle, A.P. and Geneve Warnick. She graduated Valedictorian from Pleasant Grove High School in 1942 and attended LDS Business College. Her hobbies included riding horses, camping, cooking and football. Bev's life was devoted to her husband and six children. She served faithfully in all auxiliaries of the LDS Church and together with Bob served in the England Coventry Mission. She was valiant in her testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ until the very end.
She is survived by her husband Bob; six children: Dennis (Vivian) Swensen, American Fork; Geri (Rodger) Taylor, Pleasant Grove; Brant (Robin) Monson, Provo; Patricia (Arch) Egbert, Salt Lake; Tom (Sumiko) Monson, St. George; and Casey Monson, Provo; 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include siblings: Betty West, Wanda Badger, Eloise Ellis, David West and Helen Driggs. She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Eric and Shane.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Old Manila Chapel, 900 West 2600 North, Pleasant Grove. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Saturday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.
(Obituary printed in the Deseret News January 6, 2005.)
Beverly Isabelle West Swensen Monson, 80, of Pleasant Grove passed away peacefully into the eternities surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 5, 2005. Beverly's earthly sojourn was completed after a valiant struggle with lupus in recent years.
She was born January 17, 1924 in Salt Lake City to David Arnold and Isabelle Groo Woolley West. She married Boyd Walker Swensen on July 21, 1944 in the Manti LDS Temple. Boyd passed away in 1945. She married Robert T Monson on August 20, 1947 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
At an early age Bev moved to Pleasant Grove where she was raised by her aunt and uncle, A.P. and Geneve Warnick. She graduated Valedictorian from Pleasant Grove High School in 1942 and attended LDS Business College. Her hobbies included riding horses, camping, cooking and football. Bev's life was devoted to her husband and six children. She served faithfully in all auxiliaries of the LDS Church and together with Bob served in the England Coventry Mission. She was valiant in her testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ until the very end.
She is survived by her husband Bob; six children: Dennis (Vivian) Swensen, American Fork; Geri (Rodger) Taylor, Pleasant Grove; Brant (Robin) Monson, Provo; Patricia (Arch) Egbert, Salt Lake; Tom (Sumiko) Monson, St. George; and Casey Monson, Provo; 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include siblings: Betty West, Wanda Badger, Eloise Ellis, David West and Helen Driggs. She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Eric and Shane.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Old Manila Chapel, 900 West 2600 North, Pleasant Grove. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Saturday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.
(Obituary printed in the Deseret News January 6, 2005.)
1924 ~ 2004
Beverly Isabelle West Swensen Monson, 80, of Pleasant Grove passed away peacefully into the eternities surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 5, 2005. Beverly's earthly sojourn was completed after a valiant struggle with lupus in recent years.
She was born January 17, 1924 in Salt Lake City to David Arnold and Isabelle Groo Woolley West. She married Boyd Walker Swensen on July 21, 1944 in the Manti LDS Temple. Boyd passed away in 1945. She married Robert T Monson on August 20, 1947 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
At an early age Bev moved to Pleasant Grove where she was raised by her aunt and uncle, A.P. and Geneve Warnick. She graduated Valedictorian from Pleasant Grove High School in 1942 and attended LDS Business College. Her hobbies included riding horses, camping, cooking and football. Bev's life was devoted to her husband and six children. She served faithfully in all auxiliaries of the LDS Church and together with Bob served in the England Coventry Mission. She was valiant in her testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ until the very end.
She is survived by her husband Bob; six children: Dennis (Vivian) Swensen, American Fork; Geri (Rodger) Taylor, Pleasant Grove; Brant (Robin) Monson, Provo; Patricia (Arch) Egbert, Salt Lake; Tom (Sumiko) Monson, St. George; and Casey Monson, Provo; 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include siblings: Betty West, Wanda Badger, Eloise Ellis, David West and Helen Driggs. She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Eric and Shane.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Old Manila Chapel, 900 West 2600 North, Pleasant Grove. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Saturday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.
(Obituary printed in the Deseret News January 6, 2005.)
Beverly Isabelle West Swensen Monson, 80, of Pleasant Grove passed away peacefully into the eternities surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 5, 2005. Beverly's earthly sojourn was completed after a valiant struggle with lupus in recent years.
She was born January 17, 1924 in Salt Lake City to David Arnold and Isabelle Groo Woolley West. She married Boyd Walker Swensen on July 21, 1944 in the Manti LDS Temple. Boyd passed away in 1945. She married Robert T Monson on August 20, 1947 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
At an early age Bev moved to Pleasant Grove where she was raised by her aunt and uncle, A.P. and Geneve Warnick. She graduated Valedictorian from Pleasant Grove High School in 1942 and attended LDS Business College. Her hobbies included riding horses, camping, cooking and football. Bev's life was devoted to her husband and six children. She served faithfully in all auxiliaries of the LDS Church and together with Bob served in the England Coventry Mission. She was valiant in her testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ until the very end.
She is survived by her husband Bob; six children: Dennis (Vivian) Swensen, American Fork; Geri (Rodger) Taylor, Pleasant Grove; Brant (Robin) Monson, Provo; Patricia (Arch) Egbert, Salt Lake; Tom (Sumiko) Monson, St. George; and Casey Monson, Provo; 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include siblings: Betty West, Wanda Badger, Eloise Ellis, David West and Helen Driggs. She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Eric and Shane.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Old Manila Chapel, 900 West 2600 North, Pleasant Grove. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Saturday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.
(Obituary printed in the Deseret News January 6, 2005.)
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