Thelma Meyer Beutler

Richfield, Utah - Our kind and beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt and Friend, Thelma Meyer Beutler, age 96, returned to her Heavenly Father, November 7, 2004 in Orem, Utah. She was born January 24, 1908 in Richfield, Utah, the fifth and last child of Christian Meyer and Francis Colby Meyer. She grew up in Richfield and graduated from Richfield High School, Class of 1925. After high school, she worked as a stenographer for a prominent Richfield attorney while supporting her husband who left shortly after they were married to serve a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in England. Thelma married La Mont Arthur Beutler, March 31, 1929 in the Manti LDS Temple. Thelma and La Mont opened a small hamburger stand located on the West side of Main Street in Richfield, just south of 200 North. They later expanded to build and open a drive-in restaurant they named Mont’s Lunch. Thelma was an active member of the LDS Church. She worked in Ward and Stake Primary and Relief Society using her musical talent on the piano to help others learn about the gospel she so dearly loved. She worked at the Genealogy Extraction Library in Richfield for many years. She was an avid genealogist, not only completing a great deal of work for her own family; helped many others with their genealogical research. For many years she sang with the musical group the Rich-Tones. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP) since her youth and remained active in the organization throughout her life. Thelma enjoyed doing handiwork. She made many quilts, afghans, and other creative needlework for her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Burke L. Beutler of Richfield; Dr. Ralph K (Shirleen) Beutler, Woodland Hills, Utah; Sherman A. Beutler, Salt Lake City; and a daughter, Kathleen (John) Chidester, Blackfoot, Idaho; 13 grandchildren: Kenneth R. (Carolyn) Beutler, Pamela Beutler (Dan) Floyd, Dr. Ronald A. (Michelle) Beutler, Janette Beutler (Carl) Anderson, Jonathan Beutler, David Beutler, Renee Beutler, Keri Ann Chidester (Max) LeFevre, Scott (Linnea) Chidester, Wendy Chidester (Bill) Walters, Matthew (Britani) Chidester and Kristi Lee Chidester; 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, La Mont; three sisters: Malita Meyer, Fontella Meyer, Mildred (Owen) Horne; a brother, Glen Meyer and a grandson, Daniel E. Beutler. She will be remembered for her devotion to family, her love for good music, a quick wit, a ready smile, a solution to every problem and a willingness to help those in need. She will be missed. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 12 Noon in the Richfield 7th LDS Ward Chapel, located at 159 North 400 West in Richfield. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home, 260 North 400 West in Richfield, Friday evening from 6 to 8 PM. And at the ward chapel Saturday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Richfield City Cemetery under the direction of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield, Salina and Gunnison, Utah.