Our Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and widow of Jack Leland Simkins, Delora Johnsen Simkins, age 82 passed away of natural causes March 4, 2009 at her daughter’s home in Landcaster, Ca.
Delora was born April 13, 1926 in Pioche, Nevada to Carl and Anne Johnsen. She was raised in St George, Ut. by her grandmother Annie Carter Johnsen. She attended and graduated from Dixie High School in 1944.
Delora married Jack Leland Simkins on June 1, 1948 in St George, Ut. They were later sealed in the St George Temple December 1964. They made their home in St George, and spent there summers in Barcley Nevada on the ranch they owned and operated. Later they moved to Panaca, Nevada and lived there for 13 yrs. In 1969 they sold the ranch and moved to Centerfield, Ut.
Jack and Delora had three children. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. Delora was a wonderful homemaker where she spent many hours to provide a loving and beautiful home for her family. She was a great cook and enjoyed gathering family at her home for excellent meals. She worked as a nursing aide at the Gunnison Valley Hospital for many years. She also worked as an aide at the Gunnison Valley High School, helping struggling readers. Delora was a great neighbor and friend who reached out to help someone in need.
Delora was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in Stake and Ward Relief Society Presidencies. She served a full time mission to the Dallas, Texas mission from 1986-1987. She also served as a temple worker at the St. George Temple.
Being the Great Grand Daughter of William Carter (Known as the first plow man of Utah) she was a life long member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and served in many capacities through the years.
Delora is survived by her Children, Douglas Jack & Sue Simkins Price, Ut.,Carol & Ralph Knapp Landcaster, Ca. and Willard Carl Simkins Springville, Ut. 19 Grand Children and 19 great grand children. Brothers Leonard Hazelton, Jerry Matherly, and Carl Deloy Johnsen a twin.
Funeral Services will be held Sat March 14, 2009 in the Centerfield ward chapel, Centerfield Utah. A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 Am with the services to follow at 11:30. Interment will be at the Centerfield City Cemetery.
Delora was born April 13, 1926 in Pioche, Nevada to Carl and Anne Johnsen. She was raised in St George, Ut. by her grandmother Annie Carter Johnsen. She attended and graduated from Dixie High School in 1944.
Delora married Jack Leland Simkins on June 1, 1948 in St George, Ut. They were later sealed in the St George Temple December 1964. They made their home in St George, and spent there summers in Barcley Nevada on the ranch they owned and operated. Later they moved to Panaca, Nevada and lived there for 13 yrs. In 1969 they sold the ranch and moved to Centerfield, Ut.
Jack and Delora had three children. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. Delora was a wonderful homemaker where she spent many hours to provide a loving and beautiful home for her family. She was a great cook and enjoyed gathering family at her home for excellent meals. She worked as a nursing aide at the Gunnison Valley Hospital for many years. She also worked as an aide at the Gunnison Valley High School, helping struggling readers. Delora was a great neighbor and friend who reached out to help someone in need.
Delora was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in Stake and Ward Relief Society Presidencies. She served a full time mission to the Dallas, Texas mission from 1986-1987. She also served as a temple worker at the St. George Temple.
Being the Great Grand Daughter of William Carter (Known as the first plow man of Utah) she was a life long member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and served in many capacities through the years.
Delora is survived by her Children, Douglas Jack & Sue Simkins Price, Ut.,Carol & Ralph Knapp Landcaster, Ca. and Willard Carl Simkins Springville, Ut. 19 Grand Children and 19 great grand children. Brothers Leonard Hazelton, Jerry Matherly, and Carl Deloy Johnsen a twin.
Funeral Services will be held Sat March 14, 2009 in the Centerfield ward chapel, Centerfield Utah. A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 Am with the services to follow at 11:30. Interment will be at the Centerfield City Cemetery.
6 comments:
I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Amber, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember your grandma from growing up and I am so sorry for you. We will keep you in our prayers.
Amber, I lost my dear Grandma in December and I still miss her daily. So sorry for your loss. Aren't we so grateful for our testimonies of the gospel?
What a wonderful legacy. Your grandma lived a life full of service and love. I am sorry for your loss!
so this is the famous 'grandma D?' Hopefully your family will feel comfort at this time. Have a good week!
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