LaVera Englestead
April 20, 1934 — September 27, 2013
LaVera Burgess Englestead, 79, passed away September 27, 2013 in Panguitch, Utah. She was born April 20,1934 in Bicknell, Utah to Earnest and Mabel Nielson Burgess. She married Marion Clem Englestead, September 2, 1952 in Fredonia, AZ. He preceded her in death November 22, 1990. The marriage was solemnized in the St. George Temple, February 15, 1994.
LaVera loved her family and was always watching over them . She worked in the various positions in motels and hotels in Las Vegas and Panguitch. One of her highlights was meeting Elvis Presley. After returning to Panguitch so also worked in the sewing plant.
She is survived by her son, Earnest Marion Englestead of Panguitch, daughter BeLinda Kay Gray of Tropic; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Ruben Burgess of Enoch; sisters, Tyresha Hooper of Kanab, Mable Jean "Jeannie" Davis of Escalante.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by step-father, Roy Norton; granddaughter, Beverly Gray; twin sister, LaVena Burgess Elmer.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the Panguitch Cemetery. Friends may call at the Panguitch 1 st Ward Chapel Thursday morning from 11:00 to 12:30.