Zora Newman Obituary (1905 - 2003)

ZORA LESIEUR GALLI NEWMAN ROY - Zora LeSieur Galli Newman, 97, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at her home of incident to age. Zora was born November 8, 1905 in Provo, Utah, the daughter of Sidney StVrain LeSieur and Jessie Smith. She married Reed Galli June 20, 1928 in the Salt Lake Temple. He passed away August 16, 1935. They had no children. She married Lee Olvin Newman September 27, 1937 in Salt Lake City. He passed away November 10, 1983. They had one daughter. Zora was raised and educated in Salt Lake City. She graduated from Bryant Junior High and attended LDS Business College night school while working. Zora worked as a bookkeeper for the American Linen for 15 years, and for Hill Air Force Base for 20 years. She moved to Roy, Utah in 1960, and was a member of the LDS Church living in the Lakeview Ward in Roy. She was a visiting teacher in the Lakeview Ward. In her younger years, Zora belonged to the Wasatch Mountain Club in Salt Lake City, and she climbed many mountains. She loved the outdoors and always said, "This is a beautiful world". After retirement, she and her husband joined the Wally Biam Airstream trailer group. They traveled to many fun and exciting places around our country. They also danced with the local Arthur Murray dance studio and received many awards for their ballroom dancing. Zora loved golfing with the ladies groups at Golf City, Royal Greens, and Riverside. She loved dancing, horseback riding, dramatics, and loved being around people. She also belonged to the Roy Ladies of the Elks, and the Ogden Eagles Ladies Auxillary 2472. She was past president of the Ben Lomond Chapter of the American Business Women, and was their Woman of the Year in 1964. She was also a member of the Federal Women's Club and NARFE. Zora is survived by one daughter, Sharon Lee Oleson (Robert) of Roy; three grandchildren: Beverly Jean Oleson, Mount Dora, FL; David Lee Oleson, Taylorsville, UT; and Tamara Oleson, Ogden, UT and three great -grandchildren: Chase Oleson, Mount Dora, FL; and Sarah and Jessica Auger, Layton, UT. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, five brothers and one sister. A very special thank you to Dr. Ross J. Kelson for his kindness and excellent medical care and IHC Hospice nurse Raelynn McKee for her kindness and many hours of help. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 February 2, 2003 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CemeterySalt Lake City Cemetery 200 N St. E Salt Lake City, UT 84103 February 3, 2003 1:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary of Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 February 3, 2003