Ruth Simons McIntyre 1916 ~ 2008

CENTERVILLE- Our mother, grandmother and sister, Ruth Simons McIntyre, was reunited with her husband Clyde after her death on Sat. 5 January 2008, at the age of 91 in Bountiful, Utah. She was born in Sutherland, Utah on 26 March 1916 to Marr Dixon Simons and Elsie Marie Nott. When Elsie remarried, Ruth was raised by her mother and her loving father, Arley George. She was the oldest of 10 children in this family.
Ruth was married to Clyde McIntyre on 28 Sep. 1932 in Brigham City, Utah. They were sealed on 12 Jun. 1933 in the Salt Lake Temple. She was a lifelong faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed music, and shared her talents freely. She had a lovely alto voice, and sang in a trio at many church functions, and in ward, stake, and community choirs. She served as an accompanist for over 70 years, for soloists, duets, trios, quartets, choirs, congregations, and for Clyde as he played on the saw. She and Clyde served as ordinance workers in the Salt Lake Temple for 13 years.
She is survived by her four children, Shirlene (Loren) Wright, Marjorie Slade, Kay Lorraine (Douglas) Brown and Dale Clyde McIntyre; brothers and sisters: Carol Olsen, Steve (Aldena) George, Leo (Phyllis) George, Bob (Helen) George, Marr Dixon (Jean) Simons, Cora (Lloyd) Ricks, brother-in-law Irvin (Betty) McIntyre, sisters-in-law Evaleen George, Bette George, and Mary (Barres) Jenkins. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two sons-in-law, Clifford Brande and Harold Slade, brothers and sisters: Wallace George, Glen Olsen, Floyd and Pat George, DeWayne George, Helen and Don Stanger, Rhea Stanger and Milan Westwood, Robert Simons and Marjorie Simons.
Funeral services will be held Wed. 9 Jan. at 11a.m. in the Centerville First Ward, 160 S. 300 E. Friends may call at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, Tues. evening from 6-8 p.m. and Wed. at the church from 9:30-10:45 prior to the service. Interment, Centerville City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com The family gives thanks to Dr. Val Hansen and his staff, and the doctors and staffs at Lakeview Hospital and Orchard Cove. A special thanks to mom's good friend and walking companion, Wanda Clayton, for her years of friendship and under-standing. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure."