Gweneth Archibald Lavender Obituary (1921 - 2012)

Gwenth Lavender Ogden - Gweneth Lavender, 91, passed away on May 20, 2012. Gwen was born March 29, 1921 in Garland, Utah to Alexander Halliday and Laura Thompson Archibald. She graduated from Bear River High School. Gwen married John Lehi Lavender October 25, 1938 in Brigham City, Utah. Gwen was a lifelong member of the LDS Church where she served as the ward librarian, was a primary teacher, a visiting teacher and loved her Relief Society sisters. She took her own endowments in the Ogden LDS Temple and was sealed to her husband at that time. She enjoyed doing lunch with her dear sweet friends; shopping and weekly visits to the hairdresser. Her greatest joy was family gatherings with her children and grandchildren. Gwen is survived by 3 sons and a daughter, Craig (Pat) of South Weber, John L. (Donna Pagano) of Clinton, Lynda Lavender Noker of Ogden, Robert (Maldi) of Logan; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years; 4 brothers; 5 sisters; a granddaughter and 2 great-granddaughters. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012 at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 24th from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment in Myers Evergreen Memorial Park. Thanks to Applegate Hospice for their care. Also, her children for granting her wish to remain in her home. Our special thanks to her daughter, Lynda, for being with her around the clock providing loving care. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 May 24, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 May 25, 2012 1:00 PM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 May 25, 2012