Janis Blodgett Hudgens Obituary (1931 - 2011)

Janis Blodgett Hudgens Click here to listen to Funeral Recording Our mother and grandmother passed away on July 3, 2011, surrounded by her children, following years of chronic lung disease. Though her battle was hard fought, she lived her life of 80 years doing many of the things she enjoyed, with the most important of all, spending time with her family. Mom was the middle daughter of Carl and Lila Blodgett. She was born February 10, 1931 in Ogden, Utah. She grew up in North Ogden. She married our dad, Winton Hudgens, on February 19, 1947. Our dad preceded her in death in 2005. Together they raised 5 children. Mom grew up and lived many of her years in North Ogden until she and Dad relocated to Afton, Wyoming, where she lived until her recent decline in health prevented her return. She attended North Ogden schools as a child. She completed her high school education in 1977, after waiting 28 years, and did so traveling each week from Afton, Wyoming to Ogden to attend school. Mom loved to travel and see all the wonders that the world had to offer and never let any offer to travel slip by. She loved to be outdoors working in the yard. She loved to crochet and tie quilts, and her family members all have articles of her talent in their homes. Mom loved to be involved in most anything and gave of her time freely. She had the pleasure of the love, support and companionship of her childhood girlfriends that we call "the club girls", who have met for over fifty years each month. Mom loved to cook and took great pride and love in the meals and foods she prepared and shared with all. Mom was a great fisher-woman and fished the Salt River in Afton for many years. She knew all the great spots to sink the hook. She participated on many women's bowling leagues both in Ogden and Afton. She loved to camp and hike and did so frequently with her family. Mom was always active and willing to do most anything. Mom had the biggest heart, and sharing and helping were her greatest gifts to others. Mom was involved in many women's auxiliaries including the Jr. Old Timers (Railroad), Country Women, and many others. She was involved in many civic and church opportunities to serve. She was a member of the Osmond, Wyoming LDS Ward. Mom is survived by four of her children; Barry Hudgens of Afton, Wyoming, Christine Midget (Larry) of Smithfield, Utah, Lynn Hudgens (Melica) of Heber City, Utah, Janna Sadler (Rodway) of Stansbury Park, Utah; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and her brother, Gary Blodgett (Jan) of Bountiful, Utah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Winton; son Steven; her parents, Carl and Lila and her sister Jean Shaw. Appreciation to Alpine Hospice, her nurses and aides for the tender loving care they provided to our mother the last weeks of her life. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. Friends and family may call on Friday, July 8th from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment will be in the Ben Lomond Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 July 8, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 July 9, 2011 1:00 PM CemeteryBen Lomond Cemetery 526 East 2850 No North Ogden, UT 84414 July 9, 2011