Lesley Newey Obituary (1946 - 2024)

Lesley Ruth Hines Newey, 77, passed away on January 4, 2024, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family, after a valiant battle with cancer. Lesley was born March 7, 1946, in Leicester, England to Melvin and Marian Parker Hines. Her mother and father met and married while Melvin was stationed in England during World War II, and when Melvin returned to the United States, Marian left her home and family in England to sail with her baby Lesley to join him. Lesley grew up in Ogden, Utah as the oldest of six children. She adored her siblings and helped her parents care for them. When she wasn't helping with the household, she loved to draw and play tennis with her friend Louise. Lesley graduated from Ogden High School where she was president of the ice-skating club. Lesley met the love of her life, Paul Newey, working at the candy counter in Weber State College's Union Building. He asked her for a pack of gum and a date. She said yes. They were married March 2, 1967, in the Salt Lake Temple, and they shared a beautiful life together in Huntsville. Paul and Lesley were blessed with six children, and they were Lesley's whole world. She worked tirelessly to handle most of the household chores so her kids could have a happy, carefree childhood. She pinched pennies to save for wonderful Christmas mornings, and rarely spent a dime on herself. Later, Lesley loved spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She always had an ice cream sandwich or bag of chips to offer her grandkids--or any of the neighborhood children who might stop by. Lesley found joy in the little things, in sunny days and summer breezes. The sound of an F-16 flying overhead would send her racing out of the house to watch the jet cross the clear blue sky. Lesley loved to sit outside on summer days, with Paul by her side, soaking up the sunshine from their back patio, watching the birds and the bunnies in their yard. She and Paul loved traveling to Saint George, Utah. They frequently visited Zion National Park, and always stopped by to visit her sister Tish. Lesley had fond memories of her sister trips which her sister Cathy spearheaded. She loved to reminisce about one special trip where she and her sisters visited their brother Robert in the San Francisco area. She loved the palm trees, the ocean, and the time spent with her siblings made these trips extra special. Lesley was particularly close to her sister and best friend, Karen. They used to talk on the phone for hours and laughed until their sides ached. Lesley and Karen had a fun annual tradition of visiting their brother Stephen and his family on New Year's day. Lesley was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in many callings. She built and painted sets for road shows for the youth of the ward, worked on the ward newsletter, but her favorite calling was in the nursery. She spent many happy years there, spoiling all of the children. She always brought in treats and toys for the kids to enjoy. She also collected money for Pennies by the Inch fundraiser for Primary Children's Hospital for many years. Lesley is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Paul J. Newey; her children Lisa (Marc) Moxham, Jeff (Stacy) Newey, Jana (Jeremy) Asbill, Brett Newey, Jen (Chris) Checketts, Matt (Felisha) Newey, 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and her five siblings. Lesley was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Marian Hines, father and mother-in-law, John and Genevieve Newey, and son-in-law, Jason Bowden. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at The Huntsville 2nd Ward Chapel, 277 South 7400 East. A viewing will be held at the church prior from 9-10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Huntsville Cemetery.