Genevieve Gardner
d. March 8, 2014
Genevieve Gardner
Bountiful, Utah
Genevieve Myrle Sylvester Gardner, 98, left this earthly existence on March 8, 2014 to join her eternal companion, Blythe M. Gardner, who preceded her in death in 2007. She was born in Elsinore, Utah, on November 3, 1915 to William And Zionetta Smith Sylvester.
Genevieve was the last survivor of her family of five siblings. She was dearly loved by her family and extended group of friends, having lived in Richfield, Utah until she moved to Bountiful, Utah in 2003. She was always active in the LDS Church, having served in many ward and stake callings. She served two LDS missions with her husband, the first while Blythe was President of the South German Mission and later as his companion at the Mormon Battalion Center in San Diego, California. They also served many years in the Manti Temple.
Genevieve was the last surviving charter member of the Richfield Culture Club where she served in many different capacities. She will be lovingly remembered for her keen sense of humor, her very talented sewing and her wonderful cooking, particularly her sugar cookies and toffee. Her collection of recipes and recipe books is legendary. She loved giving dinner parties, having friends in and entertaining many of the General Authorities over the years.
The family wishes to especially thank Suzie Motuliki for her compassionate and loving care of Mom the past 9 years and Vasiti Tuimola for her 5 years, along with others such as Dr. Netta Hendler, who have generously provided assistance during Mom’s struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Special thanks to the staff at Genteva Hospice, in particular Mindi Green, Chris Richins and Dr. Justin Mansfield.
Genevieve is survived by her daughters: Julie (Al) Welch, Joyce Gardner and Marianne (Kendall) Sorensen; son-in-law, Dave Caudill; grandsons: Dwain B. Klein, Derren A. Klein, J. Justin Crabtree and Nathan Sorensen and granddaughters: Ashley Snyder and Hailey Sorensen; as well as many nieces and nephews and 400 missionary "sons and daughters." She was recently predeceased by her daughter, Gloria Caudill.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. in the Oak Hills Ward, 455 South 1200 East, Bountiful, Utah, with a viewing preceding the funeral from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Bountiful City Cemetery. Information courtesy of Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.