Zina Amanda Newell Obituary (2007)

Zina Amanda Larsen Newell, 99, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2007. Zina was born on January 8, 1908 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Jens Christian Larsen and Adelaide Prestwich Larsen. Zina married Arthur Artemus "Art" Newell on January 11, 1928 in the Salt Lake Temple. They spent their married life in Orem, Utah. She was an active member of the LDS Church and served in many callings. She worked at Geneva Elementary School as the Manager of School Lunch for 23 years. She was famous for her handmade quilts, that she freely gave away. She made many star quilts, queen and other kinds. Proceeded in death by her loving husband, parents, and all but one of her siblings. She is survived by her sister Adelia Johnson, age 84, her children, Ramona (Melvin) Mortensen of Tucson, Arizona, Evelyn (Simpson) Day of Clearfield, Utah, Grant (Joy) Newell of Vancouver, Washington, Larry (Joan) Newell of Orem, Utah, 34 grandchildren and 97 great-grandchildren, and 64 great-great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff of Rocky Mountain Care Center for their devoted service. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 7, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Suncrest 7th LDS Ward Chapel, 891 West 130 North in Orem, Utah. Friends and family may gather Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sundberg Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem and Saturday at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. VisitationSundburg Olpin Mortuary 495 South State Orem, UT April 6, 2007 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceOrem Suncrest 7th Ward 891 West 130 North Orem, UT April 7, 2007 11:00 AM CemeteryOrem City Cemetery 1520 North 800 East Orem, UT April 7, 2007