Beth Singleton Van Meeteren Obituary (1934

Beth S. Van Meeteren October 1, 1934 - June 13, 2014 Our dear mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Beth Singleton Van Meeteren, age 79, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2014 surrounded by those who love her most. Beth had fought a long, difficult battle with the ravages of breast cancer and dementia, and we are grateful that she has finally found comfort and relief from her pain and clarity from the confusion that overtook her mind. Although we miss her more than we can express, we rejoice in the beautiful reunion she is now having with her sweetheart, her parents and her sister. Beth was born on October 1, 1934 in Ogden, Utah to Fredrick Lyman and VaCona Palmer Singleton. She was raised in Plain City and was educated in Weber County Schools, graduating from Weber High School in 1952. Beth married Ronald Van Meeteren on October 7, 1955 in Plain City, Utah. She and Ronnie lived their entire married life and raised their family in the same home in Plain City. Beth worked for several years at the Internal Revenue Service and then for the Credit Bureau of Ogden from where she retired in 1997 after more than twenty five years of service. Beth and Ronnie enjoyed a simple, hardworking, happy life together. Dad was an expert gardener and each year, the bounty of the harvest became mom's responsibility. Most evenings and every weekend, she could be found canning hundreds of bottles of fruits and vegetables that sustained her family through the upcoming year. There was always plenty for us, and plenty to be shared with others. Dad also loved to hunt and fish, and mom could gut a trout or pick a duck with the best of them. When she wasn't busy raising her family and supporting her husband, children and grandchildren in their many, varied interests and activities, mom loved to make things with her hands. All of her posterity has benefitted by her handiwork in the form of crocheted baby blankets, hand tied quilts, homemade Christmas ornaments, and embroidered masterpieces. She was also a wonderful cook. Being with her family is what mom loved most. Back-yard BBQ's, Sunday dinners, sleep-overs in the tent with the grandkids, and holiday celebrations brought her the most joy. We all have wonderful memories of the huge fuss she made over us when it was our birthday. On those special days, there was no one more important in her life than us. We always received a big box of our "favorites" and she knew those favorites well. Christmastime was absolute magic for her grandkids. Santa stopped at grandma and grandpa's first and left his entire load there and headed straight back to the North Pole. She was a champion at spoiling each one of us. We were all convinced that we were her favorite. Beth was a wonderful daughter, sister, neighbor, co-worker and friend. Despite her short stature, which we teased her about at every opportunity, she was a giant in our hearts. Beth is survived by her three daughters, Diane Van Meeteren of Riverdale, Anna (Ron) Broderius and Ronda (Anthony) Kelly, Plain City and her son, Keith (Lucia) Van Meeteren, Centerville. Beth and Ronnie are the proud grandparents of eight grandchildren, Chance (Karli), Temara (Audie), Tanner (Courtney), Lauren, Logan, Kade, Hallie and Jacob. She is also survived by her sister, Clara Jean Bellingham of South Ogden and many, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie, who passed away just three months ago on March 12, 2014, her parents and her sister, Doris Tingey. A viewing will be held on Friday, June 20, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd, Ogden, Utah. A graveside service for family and friends will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Plain City Cemetery, 4425 West 1975 North, Plain City, Utah. We wish to thank the kind, caring and professional staff at Manor Care Assisted Living and Hearts for Hospice, for their tender, loving and respectful care of our mom. A special thanks to mom's sister, our Aunt Jeannie, for her love and support of our mom and of us. To so many cherished friends and family, our thanks for your love and kindness. In lieu of flowers, may we suggest a donation in Beth's name to the Huntsman Cancer Center at McKay-Dee Hospital or the missionary fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 June 20, 2014 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceGraveside , June 21, 2014 11:00 AM CemeteryPlain City Cemetery 4373 W 1975 N Plain City, UT 84404 June 21, 2014