Vera Cherril Bagley Draney Obituary (1930 - 2016)

Vera Cherril Bagley Draney 1930 - 2016 Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and dear friend returned home to our Father in Heaven on January 24, 2016, surrounded by the people she loved. Mom was a true "elect lady". She never said anything bad or mean, she was always so sweet and patient. She served everyone and worked so hard to make people feel comfortable and welcome. She made us all feel we were loved. She was a wonderful example for anyone to follow. She has now joined her sweetheart of 67 years. Together, they are watching over those who are most dear to them, their family. Cherril was born in Fairview, Wyoming, to Vera C. and Parley Bagley. She enjoyed growing up on a small farm with her five older siblings. She graduated from Star Valley High School where she enjoyed being a member of the Pep Club, Choir, Band and Orchestra. She met her sweetheart, Evern in high school who had just returned after serving in WWII. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 1948. Their marriage was performed by Joseph Fielding Smith. They lived in Tygee and Pocatello, Idaho until Evern was drafted during the Korean War. She then moved to Ogden, Utah, to live with family members. She worked at Meadow Gold Dairy as a receptionist and switch board operator. When Evern returned two years later, they chose to make Ogden their home. She was active in the PTA and worked in local elections for many years. Later, she worked at the IRS for 9 years receiving multiple awards and was recognized for her accomplishments. Their greatest blessings in life were their five children who were all adopted. Cherril loved her family deeply. Her whole life revolved around her family and the LDS Church. She loved and served diligently throughout her life in leadership callings at both the ward and stake level. Her extensive knowledge of the scriptures, a strong testimony, great spirituality and teaching skills, combined to make her a wonderful gospel teacher. She and Evern served a 26-month service mission in Ogden, Utah. They enjoyed working in the Ogden, Utah temple as temple workers for 18 years. She and Evern raised a large garden and fruit trees from which they canned and froze many quarts of fruits and vegetables each year. Cherril was a wonderful cook and showed her love for others by cooking for them. She was an accomplished poet and was asked many times to write poems for special occasions. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting and sewing. She loved music and taught herself to play the organ and accordion. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, who all have very special memories of summer vacations in Star Valley Wyoming. When Evern became sick, and doctors had exhausted all efforts, she nursed him back to health with her knowledge of natural healing. In 2003 she was diagnosed with cancer. Evern cared for her for a long period of time until she was well again. They are very grateful for the tender mercies of the Lord, which allowed them to regain their health and enjoy many more wonderful years together She is survived by five children; Mark (Rochelle) Draney, Cindy Draney, Kirk (Darla) Draney, Lana (Kirk) Smith and Cathy (Doug) Christensen; 22 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, Parley (Pearl) Bagley. Preceding her in death were her parents and four siblings. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 29, 2016 at 11 AM at the Canyon Hollow Ward (67th Ward), 1550 Rushton St., Ogden. Viewings will be held Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 6 to 8 pm at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. and at the Canyon Hollows Ward from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday prior to the service. She will be laid to rest in the Fairview Wyoming Cemetery on January 30, 2016 at noon. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 January 28, 2016 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceCanyon Hollows Ward (67th Ward) 1550 Ruston Street Ogden, UT January 29, 2016 11:00 AM CemeteryFairview Cemetery AFton, WY January 31, 2016 12:00 PM