Bessie Ruth Thedell Obituary (1928 - 2017)

Bessie Ruth (Stoddard) Thedell February 9, 1928 - August 29, 2017 Bessie was born on February 9, 1928 in West Point, Utah to Frank L Stoddard and Agnes Mary Rochelle. On October 25, 1946 she married Karl L Thedell, their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were happily married for 66 years. He died on June 4, 2012. They lived in Ogden and Washington Terrace, Utah. Bessie was active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of-latter-day saints. She served a stake mission with her husband. She was primary teacher and involved in the Boy Scouts. She was a member of the Daughter of the Utah Pioneers. Bessie enjoyed sewing many wedding dresses and dresses for her children. She crocheted Miss Piggy dolls. She loved to camp, go fishing and watch the Utah Jazz, but most of all spending time with her family. A special thanks to the staff at Stonehenge & Rocky Mountain Care, Her RN Sarah, CNA Brooke and RN Matt. Bessie is survived by her children: Earl L. Thedell, Connie H. (Alex) Kahinkina, Peggy M. (Paul) Fink and Karen R. (Don) Bradfield. 11 Grandchildren and 13 Great -Grandchildren. Her siblings: Ken Stoddard, Russell Stoddard and Neda Amadon. She was preceded in death by her husband Karl, 4 Brothers, 2 Sisters, 1 daughter in Law (Connie) and 1 grandson (Steven). Graveside Services will be held Saturday, September 2, 2017, 11:00 AM at Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Rd. Ogden, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday, September 1, 2017 6-8 PM and prior to service from 9:15 - 10:15 AM at Myers Roy Mortuary 5865 South 1900 West Roy, Utah Send condolences to the Family at www.myers-mortuary.com VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 September 1, 2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM BurialMemorial Gardens of the Wasatch 1718 Combe Rd Ogden, UT 84403 September 2, 2017 11:00 AM