Fern Jones Greer Obituary (1925 - 2011)

Fern Jones Greer SOUTH WEBER - Fern Jones Greer, 85, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 03, 2011. She was born in Cherry Creek, Idaho, on April 24, 1925, a daughter of John Benjamin and Veda Eggleston Jones. She attended school in Malad, Idaho. She married Gene Austin Greer on August 14, 1943. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Gene passed away on December 3, 2008. They were married for 65 years, living in South Weber for 60 of those years. Fern worked at the Defense Depot in Ogden, during World War II, and for many years as a bus aide and assistant head start teacher in the Davis County School District where she touched the lives of adults and children alike. She enjoyed reading, painting, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved nature and had an abiding appreciation for God's creations. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many capacities. She was a gifted teacher and beloved youth leader and mentor. She is survived by her four daughters; Julie (Melvin) Wise, Montpelier, Idaho, Dixie (Sander) Bybee, Blackfoot, Idaho, Donna (Dean) Tolman, South Weber, Utah and Jane (Brent) Johnson, Cedar City, Utah, 18 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers: Jack Jones, Blackfoot, Idaho, Gerald Jones, South Ogden, Utah, and sisters; Edna Thorpe, Layton, Utah, and Melba Bloxham, Downey, Idaho, and sister-in-law; Barbara Jones, Malad, Idaho. Fern was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers; Woodrow Jones, William (Billy) Jones, and sister; Donna Wilde. The family would like to give a special thanks to Julie, Angel, and Steve from Access Hospice and the staff and residents of Mountain View Health Services for their love and care during the last year and a half. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 7, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., at the South Weber 1st Ward, 1401 East South Weber Drive, South Weber, Utah. Friends and family may call on Sunday, February 6, 2011, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at Myers Roy Mortuary 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah, and on Monday from 8:45 - 9:45 a.m., prior to services at the church. Interment in the Cherry Creek Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 February 6, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceSouth Weber 1st Ward 1401 East South Weber Drive South Weber, UT 84405 February 7, 2011 10:00 AM CemeteryCherry Creek Cemetery Cherry Creek, ID February 7, 2011 1:00 PM