Uarda Mathias Owen Obituary (1915 - 2005)

BRIGHAM CITY -Uarda Mathias Owen returned to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 17, 2005. Uarda was born March 25, 1915 in Brigham City, Utah to John Burbank Mathias and Esther Marble. She married Fred Benson Owen on August 6, 1938. They were later sealed in the Ogden Temple. They made their home in Brigham City, Utah. He passed away July 9, 1987. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as a counselor in the MIA and in other church positions. She was one the first women to be involved with the Peach Queen Pageant. She was a beautician, worked at Sonoma's Dress Shop and was a member of the Civic Improvement Club. She liked boating at Bear Lake, playing bridge with her friends, golfing, shopping and spending winters in California and Arizona with her husband and friends. Her love of life was her husband Fred, her family and her home. She is survived by her children, Fred M. (Karen) Owen, Springville, UT; Janet (D. Frank) Anderson, Timber Lakes, UT; Carolyn (Dean) Wells, Willard, UT; 9 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, a sister and two brothers. The family would like to thank Autumn Living, Pioneer Care Center, and Legacy Hospice for the love and care they gave to our mother. Services will be Thursday, September 22, 2005 at 12:30 p.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 205 S. 100 E. Brigham City, where friends may call Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the charity of your choice in Uarda's name. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 September 21, 2005 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 September 22, 2005 12:30 PM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, Utah 84302 September 22, 2005