Venna Downs Mcbride Obituary (1920 - 2012)

Venna Downs McBride "Grandma Goose" Click here to listen to Funeral Recording Plain City - Venna Downs McBride died April 7, 2012 at Peachtree Assisted Living. Venna was born July 8, 1920 in Smithfield, UT the fifth child of a family of twelve. Her parents were Birdie Hunt and Arthur Edward Downs. She graduated from schools in Cache County. She met her forever love, Keith Oliver McBride and married him on May 19, 1942 in The Arizona Temple. They lived in Hyrum for several years, then moved to South Ogden for a short time and then moved to Plain City, the place they loved and called home for over 60 years. Venna worked as a cook for 14 years at the Plain City Elementary School and could also be seen working side by side with Keith on the family farm. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions in Relief Society, Primary and M.I.A. She also belonged to Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She served a mission with her husband as a host in the Ogden Tabernacle and also served two stake missions. She looked forward to family gatherings, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. She loved her neighbors and friends who were a special part of her life. Venna had two wonderful sons that took good care of her; Jerry (Rene) of Smithfield and Ed (Jackie) of Plain City; daughters-in-law, Liz (Bill) and Becky (Dennis), many grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Wes, Lee, Bob and Seth. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Keith; two sons, Bill and Dennis; two grandsons, Matthew and Mitchell; one great-grandson, Logan; her sisters, Lois and Nona; and brothers, Parley, Les, Lewis, Roland and Glen. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the Plain City 2nd Ward, 2940 North 4300 West. A viewing will be held on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. and prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment in the Plain City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request you make a donation to your favorite charity. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 April 10, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServicePlain City Second Ward 2940 North 4300 West Plain City, UT April 11, 2012 11:00 AM CemeteryPlain City Cemetery 4373 W 1975 N Plain City, UT 84404 April 11, 2012