Della Mozelle Bettes Thatcher Obituary (1922 - 2010)

Della Mozelle Thatcher 1922-2010 Our Mom was received joyfully into Heaven, Sunday, September 5, 2010; into the loving and waiting arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on December 16, 1922, in Oklahoma City, OK, to James Peter and Karoline Onah Biggs Bettes. After graduating high school and working as a waitress, she met the "Love of her life", Blaine Thatcher at a roller skating rink; they later married on March 21, 1943. Being a Navy wife, she traveled to be with him wherever he was stationed. She also was an original "Rosie the Riveter" bucking rivets on the C-47. After moving to Utah, while raising a family, she worked and retired as the Librarian from Roy Elementary School; she continued to volunteer until 2008. Being residents of Roy for fifty years, Mom and Dad cared for those around by giving of themselves, as well as the bounty from their land and greenhouse. She an original member of the Wasatch Church of Christ in Clearfield, Utah. Relying on her Lord for all provision, she was enabled by Him to log 100, 000 plus miles in a very small frame with an extraordinary sharp mind that was governed by her most tender heart and love for all. Della is survived by five children; Jennie and Phillip Dykeman (Roy, UT), Patty and Keith McComsey (West Point, UT), Greg and Carol Thatcher (Chandler, AZ), Vicki and Daniel Fahncke (Elfrida, AZ) and Douglas and Lisa Thatcher (Waikoloa, HI); 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Every single one of the children and grandchildren knowing they were totally loved. Preceded in death by her husband and soul mate, Blaine; parents, brother Virgil, sister Mary K., and two grandsons. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at Myers Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah. Friends may call at the mortuary on Saturday morning from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., prior to services. Interment at Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch. Those wishing to contribute to Della's favorite Charity can do so by sending (in care of) Wasatch Church of Christ, for the "Children's Home in India" at 145 West 800 North, Clearfield, Utah, 84015-3109 (801-825-6390). Visitors are welcome to visit the Myers website at www.myers-mortuary.com, where you will be able to post condolences for the family. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 September 11, 2010 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 September 11, 2010 11:00 AM CemeteryMemorial Gardens of the Wasatch 1718 Combe Rd Ogden, UT 84403 September 11, 2010 12:30 PM