Greta Mae Vanleeuwen Obituary (1914 - 2008)

Mae Cottam Morris VanLeeuwen, 93, Our beloved mother left this world for a better one on 9 January 2008, after an extended stay at Crestwood Care Center. Mae was born at Bothwell, Utah on 18 May 1914 to William Cottam Jr. and Harriet Marie Neal. Her brothers and sisters were William Ross, Irene Jamina, Fedrick Lawrence, Carl John. Alta Maria and Herman Neal. Mae was the youngest child. Her mother died when she was seven, and her father died when she was nine. While living in Malad, Idaho, Mae met her love, Delmar Ralph Morris and they were married 25 October 1935. Their love was blessed by two sons, Khalil Ralph Morris and Larry D. Morris. Their marriage was later sealed in the Logan Temple. After 25 happy years of marriage Delmar was killed by a train in 1957. She enjoyed a second marriage to Henry VanLeeuwen starting on 2 June 1969. One of the joys of this marriage was serving a mission together in Hayward, California. Henry preceded her in death in 1998. Mae was a member of LDS church and served in many ways, including 35 years teaching Primary, Relief Society, Young Women's president. She also served a mission and Temple patron. She was a member of Malad American Legion Auxiliary, volunteer at McKay Dee Hospital, Union Station guide, and member of the Daughters of Pioneers, Eagles, Elks, and several dance clubs. She worked at a Drug store in Layton, Woolworths, Gibson's, and Assistant to Dr. Rupert in Ogden, and Delmonte Cannery. Mae loved people loved talking to everyone, she had a sense of humor that put everyone at ease, and she enjoyed laughing and life. She is survived by her sons, Khalil Ralph (Ramona) Morris of Ogden, UT; Larry D. (Chris) Morris of Worland, WY; three grandchildren, Leland (Debbie) Branstein, Minneapolis, MN; Marlys (Frank) Nelson, Gillette, WY and Tamera (Donnie) Curtis, Gillette, WY. Also surviving are one step-daughter, Jackie (Leon) Pierce, Magna, UT; eight great-grandchildren, 11 great great-grandchildren, one great great great-grandchild. Also many special nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, all siblings, two husbands, and many special cousins, nieces and nephews. The family wants to express appreciation to the special people at the Crestwood Care Center, who made her final days on earth more comfortable for their love and concern. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, with Bishop Ray Wiese officiating. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Malad Idaho Cemetery VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 January 16, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 January 17, 2008 11:00 AM CemeteryMalad Idaho City Cemetery Malad, ID January 17, 2008