Genieve Rich

Genieve Tovey Rich, died peacefully on April 21, 2011 at the age of 95. Genieve was born November 1, 1915 in Woods Cross, Utah to Henry Charles and Edith Hart Tovey. She graduated from Davis High and then attended beauty school. She worked as a beautician until she met and married, Linwood Newton Rich, April 13, 1940 in Bountiful, Utah. She lovingly supported and followed him through his years of service in the US Army. Together, Genieve and Linwood made homes in Japan, Lompoc California, North Carolina, and finally settled back in Bountiful, with their son, Linwood Elliott Rich. Genieve was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She had a special place in her heart for the primary children, and they loved her. She adored them and looked forward to greeting them each Sunday. She often expressed her appreciation for her friends, wonderful neighbors and ward family, who attended to her needs for so many years. Genieve is survived by a granddaughter, Samantha Rich, and loving and caring nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, husband and son. Also her brothers Ronald, Marvin, and Ray, and her sister De Dibble. Her family would like to give special thanks to Bruce and Lauralee, all the loving and devoted staff of Welcome Home, as well as Inspiration Hospice, for their compassionate care, service, and support. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at the Bountiful 14th Ward LDS Chapel, 600 East 1500 South, on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. A viewing will be held prior to services, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery under the direction of Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary.