Mildred Bray

Mildred Houtz Bray 1918-2011

Mildred Houtz Bray passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, May 31st 2011. Mildred was born Aug. 26, 1918, to Heber Hall Houtz and Calista Isabell Robertson in Mapleton, Utah. She married Glenn Elvern Bray on Feb. 14, 1937. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on Nov. 14, 1952. Glenn and Mildred moved to Bountiful in 1949 where they spent the remainder of their lives. They are the parents of seven children, Barbara Ferris (deceased), Gordon Elvern (deceased), David (Carolyn) Bray, Steven (Christa) Bray, Toni Marie (Howard) Curth (deceased), Colleen Feller and Martha Bray. They have 24 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Mildred was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions, including a mission with Glenn to the Des Moines, Iowa Mission. Mildred was an avid genealogist and a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Mildred loved to learn. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and most of all, spending time with her family. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, siblings (Merlin, Marjorie, Keith, Rex, Vera Meriweather, Lois Berhman, Vincent Houtz), three children, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sat. June 4, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. at the Bountiful 4th Ward, (102 E. 1400 S.) Viewings will be held Friday, June 3, 2011, 6:00 7:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary and again Saturday 12:15-12:45 p.m. prior to services. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Perpetual Education Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.