Heather Krebs Gentry Obituary (1939 - 2014)

Heather Krebs Gentry ROY- Lola Heather Krebs Gentry passed away Friday February 7, 2014. She was born March 9, 1939 in Price, Utah to her parents Velden and Lina. She married James W. Gentry November 13, 1954 in Spring Glen Utah. Their marriage was later sealed in the Ogden LDS Temple on February 10, 1973. Heather is survived by four children; Loretta Borger, Valerie Gentry, James R. Gentry (JoAnn) and Cheryl Meyers, and brother Mark Hovat. She is preceded in death by her husband James, son Dan, granddaughter Brooke Gentry her mom Lina Hovat, her father Velden Krebs and sister Carol Barillas. She had 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren that she loved very much. She was especially close to Tayliana, Mikya and Jaydan who she took care of with tender loving care. Mom ran a day care out of her home for many years where she loved the children. She then became a manager of American Handicrafts and then managed Ben Franklin Craft in Roy. After retiring from the store, she watched Val's kids, a job that she loved more than any other. She loved to do any and all kinds of crafts. She was an experienced cake decorator and floral arranger. She enjoyed painting and loved to read. Lately, she loved playing games and following her family on facebook with her tablet. Her home was the gathering place every Sunday where she always had something cooking in the crock pot for whoever showed up. Mom will be greatly missed by her family. A special thank you to the staff at Ogden Regional Medical Center, Sterling and Barbara Morris, and Lee Mortensen. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar Crest LDS church 3845 South 2000 West in Roy, Utah. A viewing will be held Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah and on Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., prior to services at the church. Interment in the Roy City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 February 11, 2014 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceCedar Crest Ward 3845 South 2000 West Roy, UT 84067 February 12, 2014 11:00 AM CemeteryRoy City Cemetery 5200 South 2300 West Roy, UT 84067 February 12, 2014 12:30 PM