Abbie Marie Joens Obituary (1921 - 2015)

Abbie Marie Boettger Joens March 28, 1921 - January 9, 2015 Abbie Marie Boettger Joens, 93, of Sunset, Utah passed away peacefully at the Mount Ogden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on January 9, 2015. Abbie was born on March 28, 1921 in Sioux Valley, MN to Fredrick and Louise Boettger. The fourth of four girls, Abbie was preceded in death by sisters, Mildred, Grace and Dorothy. Abbie married her eternal sweetheart Raymond Detlef Joens in Marysville, MO on November 1, 1941. Together they moved to Ogden, UT where Abbie was employed as a photographic retoucher for the Tiffany-Link Studio. Abbie was a PTA President and instrumental in the construction of the Sunset Elementary School. She was a locally recognized artist and won awards for her paintings and Japanese embroidery. Abbie had two daughters, Judy Rae Brodal (Glenn) and Carol Ann Petz (Mike), five grandchildren, Stephanie Tatton (Jerry), Dr. Clint Brodal (Cheyenne), Joel Petz (Marion), Heidi Petz (Kim) and Margaret Brodal, one son-in-law, Glen Brodal (Judy) and one granddaughter, Melanie Rose Brodal are deceased. Abbie was active in the Wally Byam Caravan Club International (WBCCI) and traveled the North American Continent for many years. Abbie was active in the Order of the Eastern Star, and cared deeply about contributing to her community with service. Abbie was a talented seamstress and created several beautiful gowns for pageantry. Abbie was talented at knitting, sewing and needlepoint, and carried on the lace making skills of her mother. Always a lady, Abbie was a beautiful example of patience, love and compassion. Thank you to Lotus Park Assisted Living, Mount Ogden Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Brighton Hospice for their loving care. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West. A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday at the mortuary from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to services. Interment, Aultorest Memorial Park. Send condolences to the family at: www.myers-mortuary.com VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 January 16, 2015 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 January 17, 2015 1:00 PM CemeteryAultorest Memorial Park 836 36th Street Ogden, UT 84403 January 17, 2015 3:00 PM