Gladys C. Volker Obituary (1917 - 2006)

Gladys Volker December 12, 1917 - January 8, 2006 OGDEN - Gladys Volker passed away late Sunday, January 8, 2006 due to natural causes. She was born December 12, 1917 in Veronica County, Minnesota to Glenis E. and Ada Belle Johnson. Later she moved to Aikin, Minnesota until she married Arthur W. Volker on April 20, 1938. In 1942 she moved to Ogden, Utah where her husband was employed at the army base later retiring from Hill Field Air Force Base. Baking, crocheting, and embroidering were all talents she enjoyed sharing with others. She also devoted much time to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gladys is survived by daughters, Judy Morin, Ogden; and Carol and Carl Detrow, Redlands, CA; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother Allen Johnson, Aikin, MN; and step sister Alice Jean and Kenny Leverson, Starbuck, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband, son Wayne Arthur, daughter Karen Ruth, parents, sisters Mae Tarr and Edna Hansen, and brother Orvis Johnson. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or St. Paul's Lutheran School. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 3329 S. Harrison Blvd., with Pastor Gary Trickey officiating. Cremation under the direction of Myers Mortuary in Ogden. A luncheon for family and friends will immediately follow the services. ServiceSt. Paul's Lutheran Church 3329 S. Harrison Blvd. Ogden, UT January 12, 2006 11:00 AM