Mabel Jorgensen

Richfield, Utah - Our kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mabel Turner Jorgensen, age 75, returned home to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 16, 2006, at her home in Richfield, due to complications from cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 29, 1931 in Lyman, Utah, a daughter of James Collier and Hazel May Oldroyd Turner. She loved growing up on the family farm in Wayne County, with her three brothers and three sisters, where she learned the value of hard work. She graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 1949. Mabel married L. Klar Jorgensen June 16, 1950 in the Manti LDS Temple. They made their home in Richfield, where they owned and operated Western Auto and Jorgensen Honda. Mabel worked along side her husband and children, making the family business a successful and prominent fixture in Central Utah. Mabel had many talents and was tireless in all her endeavors. She was an excellent seamstress, sewing matching dresses for her four young daughters for every occasion. She loved quilting and crocheting, and always had a quilt on - even at the time of her death! Mabel was well known for her hand dipped chocolates which she lovingly prepared each holiday season for her family and friends. She was an avid golfer and bowler, participating in many events. She especially enjoyed watching her grandchildren perform in the arts and sporting events. She was very proud of her family and their accomplishments. Mabel dedicated her life to serving others. She was an active member of the LDS Church, where she served in all the auxiliaries including Relief Society and Mutual President. She loved being a Visiting Teacher. Klar and Mabel spent the last several winters in St. George enjoying their family and friends and the winter sunshine. Mabel dedicated her life to her husband, family and her church. She is survived by her husband, Klar, of Richfield; 6 children: Patricia and Larry Hansen, Richfield; Gloria and Ried Pope, St. George; Cindy and Kimball Poulson, Tammy and Bruce Card, Dennis and Kellie Jorgensen, Mike and Cyndi Jorgensen, all of Richfield; 27 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers: Veneta Turner, deceased; Dawn and Claud Mangum, Bountiful; LaWana and Meeks Morrell, Bicknell; Mark (Rula, deceased) Turner, Lyman; Willis and Luana Turner, both deceased; Scott, deceased and Betty Lou Turner, Cedar City; Claudia (Don Emery, deceased) King, Provo; brothers and sisters-in-law: Maurine (Grover Leone, deceased) Snedeger, Sigurd; Bonnie and Richard Fillmore, Glenwood; Norma and Harry Nelson, both deceased; Shar and Lola Jorgensen, both deceased. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in the Richfield East LDS Stake Center, 801 North 500 East in Richfield. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home, 260 North 400 West in Richfield, Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. or at the Stake Center, Thursday morning from 9:00 to 10:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Richfield City Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield, Salina and Gunnison, Utah.