Lavaun Wilkinson Terry Obituary (1911 - 2001)

LaVaun Wilkinson Terry passed away in Tucson, Arizona, on May 26, 2001 from complications with pneumonia. She was born February 24, 1911 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Samuel C. Wilkinson and Ida Steed. She married Lewis N. Terry on April 26, 1932 in Nephi, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized on December 16, 1964 in the Logan LDS Temple. On February 4, 1978 she was sealed to her son Donald E. Terry and family in Los Angeles, California. LaVaun and Lew celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 24, 1982. He passed away on April 21, 2000. LaVaun was an active member of the LDS Church and retained the position of visiting teacher for numerous years. She worked for over 30 years in her dad's business known as Wilkinson Farm Service on 23rd Street in Ogden, Utah. She enjoyed crocheting and the art of Bunka. She made many Bunka pictures and numerous beautiful blankets for her children and grandchildren. She was known for providing wonderful family dinners on many occasions. Surviving are one daughter, Bonnie Minch of Tucson; on son, Don Terry of San Diego, California; eight grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and one sister, Lorraine Burdett, residing in Ogden. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 June 6, 2001 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 June 6, 2001 11:00 AM ServiceGraveside , June 6, 2001 11:00 AM