Lena W. Mantlo Obituary (1923 - 2009)

OGDEN- Lena w. Mantlo, 85, died on Tuesday morning, January 27, 2009, of causes incident to age. She died peacefully, surrounded by family. Lena was born August 10, 1923; the first born child of Raymond H. and Geneva Deem Ward, in North Ogden, Utah. She attended and graduated from Weber High School in 1941. She married DeVerl Mantlo on April 8, 1944. They were later divorced. She married Owen Berryessa on September 5, 1955. They were later divorced. Lena and DeVerl found each other and married again on May 18, 1978; later solemnizing their union in the Ogden LDS Temple on August 21, 1981. As a young woman Lena worked for Grayson's department store as a window decorator. She and Owen later moved to California where she managed Zuker's department store. Upon returning to Utah, she again found herself in the retail business as a manager at Arden's clothing store in Salt Lake City. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of a Latter Day Saints. Lena was meticulous; about her hair, her home and her yard. She was an outstanding cook and hostess. You could not visit her that she would not offer you something to eat or drink. Lena was preceded by her parents, a brother, W. Ivan Ward, her husband, DeVerl and her precious dogs and companions Fritz and Libby. She is survived by her "baby" brother Joy A. Ward (Lois Ann), Farr West; her sister, Carma W. Stegan (Eddie), Harrisville; step-daughters Sherri Swanke, Magna; Vickie Mead, Beaverton, OR; brother-in-law, Richard Mantlo (Judy), Heber City; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Friday, January 30, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. Friends and family may call from 11:45 to 12:45 p.m. Interment will be in the Bear River Cemetery. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Rachel, of Alpine Hospice, for her quick and compassionate response to Lena's needs this week and those of her family. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 January 30, 2009 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 January 30, 2009 1:00 PM CemeteryBear River City Cemetery Bear River City, UT 84301 January 30, 2009