Taylor's Grandma Fenton, who I have considered my very own Grandma, passed away recently. I have put off writing this post because I don't know what I could possibly say that would describe the remarkable woman that she is, how much she is loved and how much she is going to be missed. We miss her already. She was our greatest fan and always made us feel so loved. She was always happy to see us. We enjoyed our visits with her and are going to miss her stories and sense of humor. We are grateful to have been able to live so close to her the past year and been able to visit with her often. The last week even when she was not feeling well she had a smile on her face and put smiles on ours. Taylor will be writing down all his memories of Grandma. We want our children to feel like they know her. She is our angel. We love you Grandma! We are grateful for the knowledge of the
Gospel and so very grateful for our Savior Jesus Christ. We know we will see our Grandma again!
Beulah Irene Boden Fenton
"Boots"
Our cherished and devoted angel wife, mother, grandmother great-grandmother, aunt and friend passed away on May 18, 2012. She was born December 27, 1922 to Roscoe Boden and Dorothea Pickett in Jerome Idaho.
She graduated from South High School in 1939. It was there that she met the love of her life, Joseph Stephen Fenton. They were married on July 19, 1941 in the Salt Lake Temple. He preceded her in death on September 15, 2002. Together they raised a family of 5 sons and 1 daughter. Mom was always supportive of her children and grandchildren and loved to spend time with them. There was never a family gathering she didn't look forward to. Cooking brought Mom lots of joy and her family dinners were divine. Her roast beef and gravy were unmatched. She was the hostess with the mostess.
Some of her most treasured friends were part of Agaila Mu, a women's club whose motto was "Seek the Heights." She loved this group of women as they participated together in this club for over 56 years.
As a faithful member of the LDS Church, she served faithfully and lovingly in many callings but recalled often her fond memories as Relief Society President. She also served with her husband as a temple worker in the Salt Lake Temple.
She took care of her own mother in her home for six years and resided with her daughter Mary's family who gave love and self-sacrificing service for eight years. Mom has gracefully endured to the end with patience, faith and humor amid many health challenges. Her sweetness and love imparted strength to family members, friends and acquaintances. She had a fun, upbeat personality and a person was always better for having known her.
As Boots rejoins her beloved Joe, she is survived by her children, Joseph R. (Sarah), Stephen C. (Kathy), James A. (Joyce), Anthony D. (Jeanne), Mary Karren (Alan) and Michael T. (Kathleen). She was also blessed with 30 grandchildren and 67 great-grandchildren. Two sisters-in-law, Helen Fenton and Glenna Boden, also survive her. Her husband and siblings Maxine Farmer, Mary Mellenthin, Roscoe Boden, Jr. and Gael Boden preceded her in death.
The family wishes to thank Mom's special caregivers, Dr. Gregory Miller, Tara, Jolene, Lori, Miney, Emily, Debbie and Marilyn for their compassionate service. She loved you all.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 12:00 noon at the Valley View Stake Center, 2245 East 3900 South. A viewing will be held Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, and at the church on Wednesday, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
