Wilma Searle

Wilma Damron Searle, age 87, died peacefully in her sleep at home, Wednesday, January 12, 2005. Wilma was born October 9, 1917 in Deseret, Utah to Alfred Raymond Damron and Eliza Luetta Black Damron. She was the third of five children. She married Archie Allen Searle on July 27, 1937 in Holden, Utah. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on April 1, 1940. Mom endured many hardships as a result of losing her mother at age 11. The responsibility of the household and raising siblings fell upon her shoulders. This gave her the experience she needed to raise her own five children. Mom has always loved sports, from playing competitive softball as a young mother, to watching the Jazz as a Great Grandma. She also loved to read, sew, quilt and crochet. At the age of 86 she lovingly made and delivered 22 quilts to her great-grandchildren. Mom?s top priority in life was her family. She was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holding many positions including serving on the Stake Primary Board for 8 years, conference talk courier and working in member locator services. After dad retired in 1981, they served a mission at the Jonathan Browning Homes in Nauvoo, IL. This was one of the highlights of their lives. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Wilma is survived by her two sons, Kenneth Archie Thora, Tooele; Stephen R. Linda, Bountiful; and three daughters, Colone Layton Stan, Bountiful; Connie Royall Dan, Centerville; and Chanel Rehn Jeff, St. George. Also survived by her sister Belle Bohn Jay; 18 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. Mom joined her eternal companion of 65 years and in doing so has left a legacy of hardwork, honesty and love that will be carried on through their posterity. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 17, 2050 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mueller Park 3rd Ward Chapel, 1825 South 800 East, Bountiful. Friends and family may call Sunday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Monday morning from 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Lakeview Cemetery. Online guest book and direction map at www.russonmortuary.com.