Monday morning my sweet Great-Grandma Neva passed away. I'm feeling guilty for all the times I drove past Spanish Fork and didn't stop. I'm feeling happy for her to get be with my Grandpa again. I'm feeling grateful that she loved us as her own, and for the wonderful memories of her that I will cherish. There are many words I can think of that describe Grandma Neva, but the one that stands out is SPUNKY! That woman could run circles around me up until a few years ago, and I don't think anyone walked as fast as she did. She made the most beautiful Christmas gifts for us when we were younger, but the wrapping was almost as beautiful. Even as a child I remember not wanting to open my gift because it was always SO perfect. I feel so privileged to have had her in my life and will truly miss her.
Neva Mower Sanderson Johnson
(February 12, 1920 - September 29, 2008)
Our beloved grandmother, mother, and friend, Neva Mower Sanderson Johnson, passed away peacefully September 29, 2008
Neva was born February 12, 1920 in Oak Creek, Utah to Francis Marion Mower and Martha Terry. She married Ted Sanderson on August 9, 1939 and was later divorced. She married R. Dean Johnson on October 27, 1974 and was later sealed to him on December 22, 2001.
Our grandma loved to crochet, garden, and bake pies for birthdays. She loved to camp and fish, she was a wonderful dancer, and made beautiful quilts. Grandma was the best Kismet player. We always got to see the happy dance when she got a Kismet. Grandma loved spending time with her grandkids. She was very dedicated to her roses and was rewarded for her efforts by receiving the Beautiful Yard Award in Spanish Fork. Grandma stayed active with her gardening and yard work and continued walking right up until the day of her death. Grandma never let her hair fade from its vibrant red color and always reminded us of her bent and crooked fingers–they were working hands.
Grandma is now rejoicing in Heaven with her silver haired sweetheart and her beautiful little boy.
She is survived by her son, Bryant (Colleen) Sanderson, of Santaquin; daughters, Charlene (Doug) Allan, of Mapleton; Paulette (Larry) LeDuc, of Provo; and Gwen (Keith) Barney, of Salem; 21 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; and 33 great great grandchildren.
We love you Grandma and look forward to doing the happy dance with you again.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m at the LDS Church at 310 E. Center Street, Spanish Fork, Utah. Family and friends may call on Wednesday evening, October 1, 2008 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork or on Thursday morning at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services.
Neva was born February 12, 1920 in Oak Creek, Utah to Francis Marion Mower and Martha Terry. She married Ted Sanderson on August 9, 1939 and was later divorced. She married R. Dean Johnson on October 27, 1974 and was later sealed to him on December 22, 2001.
Our grandma loved to crochet, garden, and bake pies for birthdays. She loved to camp and fish, she was a wonderful dancer, and made beautiful quilts. Grandma was the best Kismet player. We always got to see the happy dance when she got a Kismet. Grandma loved spending time with her grandkids. She was very dedicated to her roses and was rewarded for her efforts by receiving the Beautiful Yard Award in Spanish Fork. Grandma stayed active with her gardening and yard work and continued walking right up until the day of her death. Grandma never let her hair fade from its vibrant red color and always reminded us of her bent and crooked fingers–they were working hands.
Grandma is now rejoicing in Heaven with her silver haired sweetheart and her beautiful little boy.
She is survived by her son, Bryant (Colleen) Sanderson, of Santaquin; daughters, Charlene (Doug) Allan, of Mapleton; Paulette (Larry) LeDuc, of Provo; and Gwen (Keith) Barney, of Salem; 21 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; and 33 great great grandchildren.
We love you Grandma and look forward to doing the happy dance with you again.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 11:00 a.m at the LDS Church at 310 E. Center Street, Spanish Fork, Utah. Family and friends may call on Wednesday evening, October 1, 2008 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork or on Thursday morning at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services.
Derrick, Monica, Grandpa Johnson & Grandma Neva
Sept. 9th, 2005
7 nice, polite comments! (otherwise, don't bother!):
Monica,
I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you are doing fine and have a healthy perspective on things. I hope that you write down all of your fondest memories of her so that they will never be lost. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. -Suzanne
Friend-
I hope today is better. Did you get a sitter for Carlie? My offer still stands.
That is one of the nicest tributes I have ever read. I love her after reading those neat things.
I hope you will have a nice day tomm. paying respects, and being with your family. I love ya.
Let me know if there is anything I can do!
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of such a wonderful lady. I hope everything goes well at the funeral and such. Darn it! I'll be thinking of you.
I just want you to know I'm thinking of you today! :)
I hope your happy....
~ And I always come to your blog just to hear pink. I love the song. I need to go get her album.. I always like most of her stuff ( guilty pleasure! )
Love ya!
I am sorry for your loss. You will be with her again and I know you know that. She sounds wonderful. What a sweet post.
Just checking in to make sure things went well for you yesterday and that you have been in my thoughts also! -Suzanne
Monica, I am so sorry to hear about your Grandmother. What a beautiful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kimberly
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