Mae Twitchell

Mae Twitchell

Cannonville, Utah

Mae Arjean Goulding Twitchell, 92, passed away November 1, 2016 in Panguitch. She was born October 3, 1924 in Henrieville to William Elan and Mary Almeda Willis Goulding. She married Vaughn Tyler Twitchell, September 21, 1943 in the St. George Temple. He preceded her in death, November 11, 2014.

Mae is a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many church positions, including Relief Society president; but the calling she cherished most was Primary chorister. She especially loved young people and constantly expressed that love to her children and grandchildren. She was known and loved by countless family, neighbors and friends simply as "the best" mom, grandma and Aunt Mae.

Mom loved to mix with friends and was a proficient square dancing partner with Dad. She and Dad were also a singing duet — Mom, with her mellow alto perfectly matching Dad’s high-pitched tenor. She never sought or received worldly acclaim or credentials, but Mae built a lasting legacy by welcoming everyone she met with love, friendship and that winning smile. She was the queen of hospitality — no one was excluded. Mom worked at several occupations in her life time, including Cannonville postmistress and manager for Utah Park’s Bryce Canyon Inn. She retired from her job as a motel clerk, first with Pink Cliffs Motel and last with Bryce Canyon Pines, where she developed a special relationship with the Rich family. In all her jobs she made friends and connected with people from all over the world. We are many that mourn her passing; but they are more numerous welcoming and celebrating with her on the other side.

Mae’s family gives special thanks to Dr. Thomas Marshall and his assistant, Leann, for a lifetime of loving care. We also acknowledge the compassionate and loving service rendered by Erica and Greg Broderick, Horizon Home Health, Dr. Collin Marshall and the staff at Garfield Memorial Hospital & Long Term Care. All were and have been a great comfort to Mom and the family, especially these past few weeks.

Mae is survived by her children: Ron (Leah) Twitchell, South Jordan; Craig Twitchell, Bountiful; Doug (Tammy) Twitchell, Cedar City; Arjean (Stewart) Ivie, Cannonville; Lori (Karl) Munford, Cedar City; 35 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Ross Twitchell; one grandchild; six brothers and six sisters.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Cannonville Ward Chapel, where friends may call from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Cannonville Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com