Verlie Elvira Bott Ward Obituary (1914 - 2007)

Verlie Elvira Bott Ward 1914 - 2007 OGDEN - Our sweet beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away on December 4, 2007 at the age of 93 years young. Lots of family was able to share precious memories this passed week with her in the hospital as she was being treated for pneumonia and age related complications. Verlie (Mom) was born in Moab, Utah on May 29, 1914 the daughter of Adolph Reeder Bott and Martha Lance Bott; she grew up in Brigham City with her three brothers and three sisters. She married Don R. Ward August 30, 1930 in Brigham City, Utah; their marriage was solemnized in the Logan Temple July 17, 1946. She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many church callings. We will remember mom's sweetness, her humor, her talents and hobbies, her mashed potatoes and her great pioneer heritage and we will never forget her eternal love. She will leave a great void in the lives of her children. She is survived by Brien Dale (Bonnie), Bellevue WA, Robert Ray (JoAnn), North Ogden, James Noel (Dalene) Erda UT, Lloyd Reed (Sandra), Centerville UT and Julie Ward Facer (Steve), Bountiful UT. Also survived by 25 loved grandchildren; 84 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Preceding mom in death is her husband of 68 years Don R. Ward; a son Duane Lamar; a niece she raised, Phyllis Clayton Glines; her parents; one brother; two sisters and two grandsons. After 48 years of living in North Ogden Mom became a resident of Harrison Regent Retirement Center, where she spent her last years among wonderful friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. where friends and family may call prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers make a contribution to a charity of your choice. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 December 8, 2007 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 December 8, 2007 1:00 PM CemeteryWillard Cemetery Eastside of Main Street Willard, UT 84340 December 8, 2007