Wilma Schaer

Wilma Schaer

OREM - Wilma Schaer, 97, passed away in Orem, Utah, on June 4. She was born July 15, 1904 in Ogden to William Schaer and Mary Ann Watkins. She grew up on Chester Street and took a normal course at Weber State College and later received a B.A. from Utah State University.

Starting out as a teacher at Mound Fort and Dee Elementary Schools, she later taught physical education and was a counselor at Mount Ogden Junior High. Wilma was active in University Women and served as its local president for two years. Her travels took her to Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico and Israel.

After retiring, Wilma settled in Vacaville, CA. A loving daughter, she cared for her invalid mother until she passed away. Taking up painting as a hobby, she was an active member of the Vacaville Art League and served as its president in 1974.

Wilma served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Tallahassee, FL, 1979-1980. She did so much genealogical research for her family and attended the temple often.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Russell Vard Schaer and Rodney Watkins Schaer; a sister, Zola Graham. She is survived by nephews and nieces, Shirley (Theo) Wayment, Ogden; Arnold (Mette) Schaer, West Valley; Carol Cook, Gilbert, AZ; Daniel (Diana) Graham, Provo; John (Joyce) Graham, Kaysville.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
June 8, 2002
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
ServiceMyers Mortuary of Ogden
845 Washington Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
June 8, 2002
12:00 PM
CemeteryOgden City Cemetery
20th and Madison
Ogden, UT 84404
June 8, 2002