Merle Mcfarland Vause Obituary (1904 - 2002)

Merle McFarland Vause OGDEN - Merle M. Vause, age 98, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at Crestwood Care Center in Ogden. She was born February 16, 1904 in West Weber, Utah to Peter F. and Esther Etherington McFarland. She married Horace W. Vause on June 5, 1920 in Farmington, their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He preceded her in death on June 30, 1983. She was a member of the Memorial Park Ward. She was active in Primary, Relief Society, a temple worker, and numerous other positions in the L.D.S. church. She enjoyed gardening. Grandma Vause touched so many lives and will be missed by all. She will be remembered for her big heart and generosity. She leaves behind a great prosperity who loved her dearly. Surviving are one daughter, Lorna Vause, Ogden; one son, Howard P. (Karen) Vause, Plain City; one daughter-in-law, Lorraine Vause, Ogden; ten grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Horace J. Vause; her seven siblings; and two great grandchildren. The family would like to thank and express their gratitude to the Crestwood Care Center for all the loving care they gave Merle. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 September 20, 2002 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary of Ogden 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 September 21, 2002 1:00 PM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 September 21, 2002