Edith O'Brien Beazer

Edith Amelia OBrien Beazer (94) passed away suddenly at her home at Legacy House in Bountiful. She was a fun, wonderful, woman who will be missed terribly by her neat family. Edith was born in SLC, Utah, November 11, 1916 to Lula M. and Edward OBrien. She was the oldest of 3 brothers and 3 sisters, all who preceded her in death. She attended SLC schools and the U of U. She married Don Beazer on August 14, 1935. The marriage was later solemnized in the SLC temple. They had five sons: Rex (Patricia), Woodland, WA; Jerry (Diane), Bountiful, UT; Richard (Gail), Tooele, Ut; Michael (Janet Burch), Moccasin, AZ; and Allan (Laurel), Kaysville, UT. She leaves a legacy of 29 grandchildren; 84 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, 2 sons, and a granddaughter. She was a lifetime member of the LDS Church and served in many positions. She attended the temple regularly until she was 91 and has performed over 5000 initiatories. She and Don served 3 missions together: Hawaii, Philippines, Cebu and the Washington DC Temple. She was a super mom who was active in the PTA, her telephone gals groups, and the DUP. She was a talented seamstress and many family and friends benefitted from her crafts and gifts. She found complete joy in her family, and was much loved. Her optimism was contagious. She has lived at the Legacy Assisted Living Center in Bountiful for the past 2 years, and thoroughly enjoyed her friends and associations there. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the Orchard Stake Center, 3599 South Orchard Drive, in NSL, Utah. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Lakeview Cemetery in Bountiful.