Irene Eggett

Irene Sylvia Hamblin Eggett, 78, returned to the arms of her loving husband on August 14, 2011. Irene died of natural causes surrounded by loved ones. She was born May 14, 1933 in Clearfield, UT, the second of five children and the only daughter of Ervin Moroni and Sylvia McBride Hamblin. Irene married Keith David Eggett March 8, 1951 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were best friends for 32 years until his death in 1983. Over the years, Irene held several callings in the LDS church serving unselfishly and faithfully wherever needed. She loved her family and was happiest in her role as wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mom loved doing her genealogy, spending numerous hours researching family histories. She also enjoyed rock hunting, cross-stitch, and quilting and while baseball was her favorite she loved supporting her children and grandchildren in any sport. From 1992-94 she was called on a LDS mission working on the census project in England. Irene is survived by her children, Jean (Taylor) Hartman, Sandy; Joan (Michael) Gines, West Bountiful; Dee (Debbie) Eggett, Fruitland; Jill (Rob) Davis, Fairbanks, AK; Jerrie Eggett, Bountiful; Jann (Garry) Preston, Woods Cross; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Sis is also survived by three brothers, Larry (Marsha); Danny (Shirley) and Randy (Barbara); and sister-in-law, Shirley. Irene was preceded in death by her husband; a grandson, Garry Jr; parents; and brother, Odean Hamblin. The family would like to thank Vista Hospice, especially Helen, Mindy and Chris for their care and attention during her final months. Funeral service will be Friday, August 19 at 12 noon, Bountiful Tabernacle, 51 South Main. Family and friends may call Thursday 6-8 p.m., Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 N. Main, Bountiful and Friday at the church between 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Interment, Lakeview Cemetery.