Twila Gagon Peck, 104, beloved matriarch of a numerous family, died June 4, 2010 at her home in Centerville.
Born October 29, 1905 in Goshen to Joseph Albert and Emily Genevieve Finch Gagon. Grew up in the mining communities of the Tintic Mining District. Married Donald Melvin Peck on January 15, 1930.
The hallmark of her life was service to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served a mission in the Western States as a young woman and another in Los Angeles in her 70s. Highlights in her lifetime of service included; Primary president in Pioche, Nevada and longtime Gospel Doctrine teacher in Bountiful. She was still contributing baby quilts and knit caps to Humanitarian Service until shortly before her death.
Visitors to her home could expect three things-lively interest in what they had to say, something to eat and a story or a joke. She was a lifelong learner. She was a writer for the Pioche Record, and a correspondent for the Deseret News. Her lifetime collection of personal poetry and essays will remain a valued legacy. Some of her writings were published in Church magazines. She was active in the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She worked many years for the Appliance Service Center.
Survived by sons and daughters, Donald M. Jr (Florence), Denver Colorado; Twila Van Leer, Centerville; Leanne Ward (Rodney), Preston, Idaho; Joseph D. (Julia), Peoria, Arizona; David A. (Calene), Pocatello, Idaho; a daughter-in-law Roberta Peck, Providence; forty grandchildren; one-hundred-thirty-two great-grandchildren; and twenty-eight great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Ira Gagon (Marge), Vernal; Tom Gagon (Verleen), Orem; and sisters, Roseafton Cesario, Bountiful; Patricia Colton (Herb), Yountsville, CA; Lillian Daniels, Salem, OR. A son, Ralph L., preceded her in death.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Val Verda Second Ward Chapel, 3317 South 800 West, Bountiful. Friends may call on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main Street, Bountiful, and at the Church from 10:00-10:45 a.m. on Wednesday.
Burial will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on June 6, 2010.
Born October 29, 1905 in Goshen to Joseph Albert and Emily Genevieve Finch Gagon. Grew up in the mining communities of the Tintic Mining District. Married Donald Melvin Peck on January 15, 1930.
The hallmark of her life was service to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served a mission in the Western States as a young woman and another in Los Angeles in her 70s. Highlights in her lifetime of service included; Primary president in Pioche, Nevada and longtime Gospel Doctrine teacher in Bountiful. She was still contributing baby quilts and knit caps to Humanitarian Service until shortly before her death.
Visitors to her home could expect three things-lively interest in what they had to say, something to eat and a story or a joke. She was a lifelong learner. She was a writer for the Pioche Record, and a correspondent for the Deseret News. Her lifetime collection of personal poetry and essays will remain a valued legacy. Some of her writings were published in Church magazines. She was active in the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She worked many years for the Appliance Service Center.
Survived by sons and daughters, Donald M. Jr (Florence), Denver Colorado; Twila Van Leer, Centerville; Leanne Ward (Rodney), Preston, Idaho; Joseph D. (Julia), Peoria, Arizona; David A. (Calene), Pocatello, Idaho; a daughter-in-law Roberta Peck, Providence; forty grandchildren; one-hundred-thirty-two great-grandchildren; and twenty-eight great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Ira Gagon (Marge), Vernal; Tom Gagon (Verleen), Orem; and sisters, Roseafton Cesario, Bountiful; Patricia Colton (Herb), Yountsville, CA; Lillian Daniels, Salem, OR. A son, Ralph L., preceded her in death.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Val Verda Second Ward Chapel, 3317 South 800 West, Bountiful. Friends may call on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main Street, Bountiful, and at the Church from 10:00-10:45 a.m. on Wednesday.
Burial will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on June 6, 2010.
Twila Gagon Peck, 104, beloved matriarch of a numerous family, died June 4, 2010 at her home in Centerville.
Born October 29, 1905 in Goshen to Joseph Albert and Emily Genevieve Finch Gagon. Grew up in the mining communities of the Tintic Mining District. Married Donald Melvin Peck on January 15, 1930.
The hallmark of her life was service to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served a mission in the Western States as a young woman and another in Los Angeles in her 70s. Highlights in her lifetime of service included; Primary president in Pioche, Nevada and longtime Gospel Doctrine teacher in Bountiful. She was still contributing baby quilts and knit caps to Humanitarian Service until shortly before her death.
Visitors to her home could expect three things-lively interest in what they had to say, something to eat and a story or a joke. She was a lifelong learner. She was a writer for the Pioche Record, and a correspondent for the Deseret News. Her lifetime collection of personal poetry and essays will remain a valued legacy. Some of her writings were published in Church magazines. She was active in the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She worked many years for the Appliance Service Center.
Survived by sons and daughters, Donald M. Jr (Florence), Denver Colorado; Twila Van Leer, Centerville; Leanne Ward (Rodney), Preston, Idaho; Joseph D. (Julia), Peoria, Arizona; David A. (Calene), Pocatello, Idaho; a daughter-in-law Roberta Peck, Providence; forty grandchildren; one-hundred-thirty-two great-grandchildren; and twenty-eight great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Ira Gagon (Marge), Vernal; Tom Gagon (Verleen), Orem; and sisters, Roseafton Cesario, Bountiful; Patricia Colton (Herb), Yountsville, CA; Lillian Daniels, Salem, OR. A son, Ralph L., preceded her in death.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Val Verda Second Ward Chapel, 3317 South 800 West, Bountiful. Friends may call on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main Street, Bountiful, and at the Church from 10:00-10:45 a.m. on Wednesday.
Burial will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on June 6, 2010.
Born October 29, 1905 in Goshen to Joseph Albert and Emily Genevieve Finch Gagon. Grew up in the mining communities of the Tintic Mining District. Married Donald Melvin Peck on January 15, 1930.
The hallmark of her life was service to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served a mission in the Western States as a young woman and another in Los Angeles in her 70s. Highlights in her lifetime of service included; Primary president in Pioche, Nevada and longtime Gospel Doctrine teacher in Bountiful. She was still contributing baby quilts and knit caps to Humanitarian Service until shortly before her death.
Visitors to her home could expect three things-lively interest in what they had to say, something to eat and a story or a joke. She was a lifelong learner. She was a writer for the Pioche Record, and a correspondent for the Deseret News. Her lifetime collection of personal poetry and essays will remain a valued legacy. Some of her writings were published in Church magazines. She was active in the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She worked many years for the Appliance Service Center.
Survived by sons and daughters, Donald M. Jr (Florence), Denver Colorado; Twila Van Leer, Centerville; Leanne Ward (Rodney), Preston, Idaho; Joseph D. (Julia), Peoria, Arizona; David A. (Calene), Pocatello, Idaho; a daughter-in-law Roberta Peck, Providence; forty grandchildren; one-hundred-thirty-two great-grandchildren; and twenty-eight great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Ira Gagon (Marge), Vernal; Tom Gagon (Verleen), Orem; and sisters, Roseafton Cesario, Bountiful; Patricia Colton (Herb), Yountsville, CA; Lillian Daniels, Salem, OR. A son, Ralph L., preceded her in death.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Val Verda Second Ward Chapel, 3317 South 800 West, Bountiful. Friends may call on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main Street, Bountiful, and at the Church from 10:00-10:45 a.m. on Wednesday.
Burial will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on June 6, 2010.
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