Verla Jean Checketts Obituary (1943 - 2015)

Together Again Verla Jean Checketts South Ogden - Verla Jean Checketts, 71, loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt joined her loving husband in heaven after being apart for twelve years. Jean left us quickly and peacefully on February 28, 2015 from a sudden illness. Jean was born November 23, 1943 to Veryl and Reba Henrie in Malad, Idaho. She was raised in Malad and had many fond memories of attending school and being part of the marching band and all the community activities. Jean married Garry Thomas and they had one daughter. They were later divorced. Jean married the love of her life, Gerald Dee Checketts on November 23, 1968. They were later sealed in the Ogden, Utah Temple April 20, 1991. Jean loved the gospel and attending the temple. Jean was a very loving person that said hello to everyone and always had a hug. Jean loved her family and devoted her life to her husband and children. She is survived by her daughters Jullie (Bob) Mcbratney, Christina (Larry) Kunzler, sons Lance (Amada) Call, Andrew Checketts, brothers Clayton Henrie, Bill (Cindy) Henrie and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Dee, sons Marty Dee Checketts, Jason Dee Checketts, her mother and father, sister Carol Archibald and brother-in-law Delon Archibald. I will miss you mom. Have fun in Heaven and give Dad and Jason a big hug from me. Love you always! Funeral service will be held Friday, March 6, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West. Family and friends may call before the funeral from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Interment, Willard Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at: www.myers-mortuary.com VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 March 6, 2015 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 March 6, 2015 11:00 AM CemeteryWillard Cemetery Eastside of Main Street Willard, UT 84340 March 6, 2015 1:30 PM