Merlene Allen Heileson Obituary (1941 - 2013)

Merlene Allen Heileson click here to listen to Funeral Recording Merlene Allen Heileson, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2013. She was born to the late Clinton and Merle Allen on Sept. 30, 1941 in Blackfoot, Idaho. Merlene graduated from University of Idaho in 1963 with a degree in Home Economics and Music and later received a Master of Elementary Education from Brigham Young University. Merlene taught elementary school in the Provo School District for 22 years before retiring in 2007. She was passionate about teaching and was able to make a difference in many children's lives. She was a multiple year Golden Apple Award winner and mentored numerous student teachers throughout her career. Merlene was an active member of the LDS church and held many callings over the years. Her favorite, though, was as a Primary Pianist where she was able to combine her amazing musical talents with her love for children. Merlene is survived by four children: Marvin (Tami) Heilesen, of Evanston, Wyoming; Heidi (David) Smith, of Denver, Colorado; Marc (Monique) Heileson of Seattle, Washington and Heather (Chuck) Ivester, of Ogden. She also is survived by eight grandchildren, Payton, Sydney, Bryson, Alex, Erik, Leah, Harrison and Niels. A viewing will be held on Thursday, Jan. 2nd from 6-8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary on 845 Washington Boulevard, Ogden and on Friday, Jan. 3rd from 9:45 to 10:45a.m. at the Old Post LDS Church on 5191 Old Post Road (the corner of Shadow Valley Drive and Old Post Road) followed immediately by funeral services at 11 a.m. A graveside service and burial will be in Blackfoot, Idaho later that afternoon in the Grove City Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 January 2, 2014 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceOld Post Ward 5191 Old Post Rd. (corner of Shadow Valley Dr. & Old Post Rd) Ogden, UT January 3, 2014 11:00 AM CemeteryGrove City Cemetery Blackfoot, ID January 3, 2014