Jennie Holmes Reeves

JENNIE REEVES

BRIGHAM CITY- Jennie Holmes Reeves, 90, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2003 in Brigham City, Utah. Jennie was born August 10, 1912 in Wilson, Weber County, Utah a daughter of William M. and Johanna Ibel Holmes. She married Royle H. Reeves on May 28, 1936 in the Salt Lake Temple. He died September 20, 1987.
She attended Weber High School where she graduated with honors. In 1932 she graduated from Weber College and taught elementary school in Weber County. Jennie and Royle resided in Brigham City where they owned and operated Reeves Reliable Cleaners.
Jennie was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions including Relief Society President and in the Stake Primary Presidency. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, where she served as captain, a charter member of the Simada study group, and a member of Book Lore.
Jennie loved beautiful flowers and enjoyed working in her garden. She crocheted many lovely afghans and baby blankets for her family.
She is survived by three daughters, Joann (Shanon) Christiansen, Huntington Beach California; RoJean (David) Norton, Ogden, Utah; Kathryn (Reed) Simmons, Livermore, California; 11 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren; sisters Maude A. Holmes, and Thekla H. (Jack) Harwood; brother William C. (Dorothy) Holmes. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, Royle H. Reeves, one grandson, two brothers and four sisters.
The family extends a special thank you to Jennie's wonderful friends and neighbors for their love and support. They also thank those who helped with her care.
Funeral services will be held at the Brigham City 1st Ward, 236 East 100 South with Bishop Mike Braegger officiating at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2003. Family and friends may call Friday, March 28, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Myers Mortuary 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, Utah.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
March 28, 2003
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, Utah 84302
March 28, 2003

ServiceBrigham City 1st Ward Chapel
236 East 100 South
Brigham City, UT 84302
March 29, 2003
11:00 AM