Venice, Utah - Our loving mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 14, 2021. She was born August 11, 1940 in Salina, Utah to Sam A. and Idona Jorgensen. She married N. Whitney Stewart on December 13, 1957 in Salina, Utah and spent 63 wonderful years together where they made their home in Venice, Utah. Mom was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
Mom was a fantastic cook; we enjoyed her recipes that she shared with all her family. Mom was a Cub Scout Den Mother for 20 years and she served in the Young Women's program. Mom had a beautiful alto singing voice, she belonged to a singing group called the Momonettes. Mom came from a family with a long history in Utah politics including her father and grandfather which influenced her desire to serve as a Republican Party Delegate and Judge of Elections for many years. Mom was an excellent seamstress, candy maker, tole painter and quilter. She loved decorating her home for all holidays especially Halloween, which was her favorite. Mom was an avid reader, enjoying well over 900 books and countless others. Mom was very compassionate, loved and accepted everyone. She will be dearly missed by her family and all who knew her. Mom you will always be in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.
To our dearest mother
Up in Heaven above
We know today you’re with us all
And sending all your love
Today we will all remember you,
And bid you one last goodbye,
Celebrate the life you had
And maybe have a cry
You had such a long life,
So many have so less
It was your time, the Angels came
And placed you with the best
So dear Mother, up above
Although you’re no longer here,
In our hearts is where we’ll keep you
Forever you’ll be near
Anonymous
She is survived by her husband, (Whitney). Children: Shelli and (Randal) Peterson, W. Darrin and (Stephanie) Stewart, Gregory T. and (Lorna) Stewart, Mitch S. Stewart and (Lynnise) Secrest. Siblings: Royce and (Brenda) Jorgensen, Shelia and (Earl) Bastian. 14 - Grandchildren and 31 - Great-Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Sam A. and Idona Jorgensen.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 19, at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield with Bishop W. Darrin Stewart (son) conducting.
A family prayer was shared by Bishop W. Darrin Stewart (son) and invocation by Jason Peterson (grandson). Accompanist, Stephanie Stewart (daughter-in-law), Chorister, Amanda Clemons (granddaughter). Musical selections included “I am a Child of God” (great-grandchildren) and “Love One Another” (grandchildren and great-grandchildren).
Tributes were given by Shelli Peterson (daughter), Gregory T. Stewart (son), Mitch S. Stewart (son), Krista Levine (granddaughter), and Josh Peterson (grandson). Tribute and closing remarks were provided by Bishop W. Darrin Stewart (son) and Benediction by Taylor Stewart (grandson).
Pallbearers included Jason Peterson, Rex Peterson, Josh Peterson, Taylor Stewart, Jared Stewart, Alexander Stewart, Brenton Stewart. (grandsons)
Honorary Pallbearers included W. Darrin Stewart, Gregory T. Stewart, Mitch S. Stewart, Randal Peterson, Royce Jorgensen, Earl Bastian, Lance Clemons, Jason Levine, Jared Peterson
Interment was in the Salina Pioneer Cemetery Salina, Utah
Compassionate services were provided by the Venice LDS Ward Relief Society.
Grave dedication Brenton Stewart (grandson)
The family would like to express their appreciation to Sevier Valley Hospital, Dr. Chappell, Sevier County EMT’s, IHC Hospice and Springer Turner Funeral Home for all their loving care for our Mother. The family would also like to thank those who provided flowers, cards and expressions of love.
Funeral Directors, Springer Turner Funeral Home, Richfield.
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