Ivy Jean Smith Kohler Obituary (1926 - 2012)

Ivy Jean Smith Kohler "Those we hold most dear never truly leave us. They live on in the kindnesses they showed, the comfort they shared and the love they brought into our lives". -Norton Pleasant View - Ivy Jean Smith Kohler, 86, passed away November 25, 2012. She was born September 23, 1926 in Wellsville, Utah, the youngest of 8 children; 6 brothers and 1 sister, born to Parley Kilfoyle and Veda (Thorpe) Smith. She graduated from South Cache High School, class of 1944. Ivy Jean married Rex M. Kohler on November 7, 1946 in Corona CA while he was serving in the Navy during WWII; their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple on December 15, 1950. Theirs was the truest love ever seen. Their marriage was blessed with one daughter and two sons, Nolan R. Kohler, Gary V. Kohler (Jodie) and Julie K. Wright (Dan); 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Rex preceded her in death on May 13, 2004. She was also preceded in death by 6 brothers and a sister. She has devoted her life to the unconditional love and care of her family. She was always cheerful, no matter of life's ups and downs. She was a very talented seamstress and sewed many costumes, outfits, doll clothes and dresses for her family. When they were first married she would make a skirt and blouse for her and a matching shirt for Dad and Nolan out of flour and mash sacks. She coached Little League baseball and loved those kids dearly. She had a love for a good ball game, remembering her childhood, eating lollypops or Milky Way bars and watching her brothers play. She was catcher for her school teams. She was also a den "mother" for many years, touching so many children. She loved to cook and made delicious meals for her family, especially her pies ( Dad proposed after she made him a lemon pie), cookies and gingerbread boys at Christmas. She was thrilled if someone told her that her pies were as good as her mom's! She loved music and was almost always humming, singing or dancing to her favorite songs. She had one song memorized on the piano and played if often "Love at Home". She truly lifted us up and is the "Wind Beneath Our Wings". Her favorite sayings: "God grant me Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference" and "No act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted". Mom was a calm, positive person and believed the Good Housekeeping Seal to be a good judge of products. She appreciated nature, beauty and loved to garden and can. She never wanted to put anyone out, she appreciated everything; especially natures beauty. She was a member of the LDS Church serving in many church callings, including chorister, taught primary, Young Women's and was Relief Society president. She touched many lives through teaching. Her favorite place to be "In my hubby's arms". " If I should live to a ripe old age, May I be blessed with some individuality, charm and wit So when I am withered, wrinkled and weak I will be sought after and cherished like an old antique". She is truly our cherished treasure. Friends may call on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Graveside services will be at 12 Noon, following the viewing, at the Providence Cemetery in Providence, Utah. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 November 30, 2012 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CemeteryProvidence Cemetery 900 E. Riverheights Road , UT November 30, 2012 12:00 PM ServiceGraveside , November 30, 2012 12:00 PM