St. George, Utah –
If there's a See's Candies in heaven, Karelyn Penrod Adams has found it by now. Our Mom, Grandma, Gigi, Oma passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, in St. George, Utah and has been reunited with her husband, LaVere, her partner for 63 years, and they're likely singing songs, playing games and organizing some kind of heavenly party with the best food ever. Probably fudge. Definitely fudge.
Karelyn was born to Grant Forsyth Penrod and Elma Osguthorpe Penrod on July 23, 1936 and raised in Provo, UT with her brother, Gary. She met LaVere there while they both attended BYU. They started their family and moved to Hayward, CA and then to Pleasanton, CA where they lived for 51 years.
With all of her earthly accomplishments, her greatest was her family. Her children, Jeff (Tammy), Darin (Kristi), Michelle Belliston (Doug), Camilyn Hanson (Jay), Cherise Oleson (Mark) along with 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren carry her legacy of service, generosity and love.
She was a masterful teacher, teaching elementary school for 26 years and earning the district's Teacher of the Year award. Decades later, her students can still recall their experience being in her class.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving a mission in Laie, HI after her retirement. She served in many callings, her favorite was Primary President, teaching young children. She even held that position well into her 70s.
She was an amazing party-thrower. She loved making you feel loved and fed. She could make anything, but candies and treats were always her forte. Did we mention the fudge?
When she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and LaVere suffered a stroke, they moved in with their daughter, Michelle, in St. George, UT in 2021. She was cared for by many, especially her nearly constant companion and See's and Costco shopping buddy, Terri Lund. While there, she always had a box of See's chocolates within arm's reach.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 901 S Mountain Rd., Fruit Heights, UT. Join online at: http://bit.ly/Karelyn-funeral
And yes, we'll have fudge.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Saturday, June 24, 2023, 1:00 PM
901 South Maintain Road
Fruit Heights, Utah
METCALF MORTUARY - ST. GEORGE
288 W Saint George Blvd
St George, UT 84770
__________________________________________________________
Karelyn Adams went to Brigham Young High School in Provo, Utah. Then she studied at Brigham Young University. She and her husband, LaVere, raised their five children in Pleasanton, California. Karelyn taught 1st grade at Valley View Elementary in Pleasanton for 20 years. Her husband was a teacher also. She and her family were very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Children: Jeff (Tammy), Darin (Kristi), Michelle Belliston (Doug), Camilyn Hanson (Jay) and Cherise Oleson (Mark), 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Comments by some of her children on Facebook:
Jeff -
My mother Karelyn Penrod Adams left this Earth on Wednesday. I shall miss her very much. Everything I am or ever was is because of Mom. She was a wonderful teacher and always encouraged all of us kids to excel.
Cami -
My mom taught me to love others. She was the best party thrower. She supported me in everything I did and was the best cheerleader for my girls. She was always baking something yummy and sharing it with others. She shared her love of shopping with me, and I have great memories of going together to Stoneridge Mall every Black Friday to start our Christmas shopping. (I say start, but I think she already had most of her Christmas shopping done by then.)
Most importantly, I always knew she loved our Savior. She lived a life of Christlike service to others.
I'm glad she and my dad have been reunited. I'm sure my dad had the best party planned to greet her.
Cherise -
As hard as it is to say goodbye, I feel joy and peace in knowing that my parents are reunited again... until we meet again, I will miss you, Mom.
Celebration of Life will be Saturday, June 24th at 1:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 901 S Mountain Rd, Fruit Heights, Utah.
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1950 United States Federal Census
Name Karelyn Penrod
Age 13
Birth Date abt 1937
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Place Utah
Relation to Head of House Daughter
Home in 1950 Provo, Utah, Utah, USA
Household Members (Name), Age, Relationship
Grant F Penrod, 41 Head
Elora O Penrod, 36 Wife
Richard G Penrod, 16 Son
*Karelyn Penrod, 13 Daughter
If there's a See's Candies in heaven, Karelyn Penrod Adams has found it by now. Our Mom, Grandma, Gigi, Oma passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, in St. George, Utah and has been reunited with her husband, LaVere, her partner for 63 years, and they're likely singing songs, playing games and organizing some kind of heavenly party with the best food ever. Probably fudge. Definitely fudge.
Karelyn was born to Grant Forsyth Penrod and Elma Osguthorpe Penrod on July 23, 1936 and raised in Provo, UT with her brother, Gary. She met LaVere there while they both attended BYU. They started their family and moved to Hayward, CA and then to Pleasanton, CA where they lived for 51 years.
With all of her earthly accomplishments, her greatest was her family. Her children, Jeff (Tammy), Darin (Kristi), Michelle Belliston (Doug), Camilyn Hanson (Jay), Cherise Oleson (Mark) along with 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren carry her legacy of service, generosity and love.
She was a masterful teacher, teaching elementary school for 26 years and earning the district's Teacher of the Year award. Decades later, her students can still recall their experience being in her class.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving a mission in Laie, HI after her retirement. She served in many callings, her favorite was Primary President, teaching young children. She even held that position well into her 70s.
She was an amazing party-thrower. She loved making you feel loved and fed. She could make anything, but candies and treats were always her forte. Did we mention the fudge?
When she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and LaVere suffered a stroke, they moved in with their daughter, Michelle, in St. George, UT in 2021. She was cared for by many, especially her nearly constant companion and See's and Costco shopping buddy, Terri Lund. While there, she always had a box of See's chocolates within arm's reach.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 901 S Mountain Rd., Fruit Heights, UT. Join online at: http://bit.ly/Karelyn-funeral
And yes, we'll have fudge.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Saturday, June 24, 2023, 1:00 PM
901 South Maintain Road
Fruit Heights, Utah
METCALF MORTUARY - ST. GEORGE
288 W Saint George Blvd
St George, UT 84770
__________________________________________________________
Karelyn Adams went to Brigham Young High School in Provo, Utah. Then she studied at Brigham Young University. She and her husband, LaVere, raised their five children in Pleasanton, California. Karelyn taught 1st grade at Valley View Elementary in Pleasanton for 20 years. Her husband was a teacher also. She and her family were very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Children: Jeff (Tammy), Darin (Kristi), Michelle Belliston (Doug), Camilyn Hanson (Jay) and Cherise Oleson (Mark), 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Comments by some of her children on Facebook:
Jeff -
My mother Karelyn Penrod Adams left this Earth on Wednesday. I shall miss her very much. Everything I am or ever was is because of Mom. She was a wonderful teacher and always encouraged all of us kids to excel.
Cami -
My mom taught me to love others. She was the best party thrower. She supported me in everything I did and was the best cheerleader for my girls. She was always baking something yummy and sharing it with others. She shared her love of shopping with me, and I have great memories of going together to Stoneridge Mall every Black Friday to start our Christmas shopping. (I say start, but I think she already had most of her Christmas shopping done by then.)
Most importantly, I always knew she loved our Savior. She lived a life of Christlike service to others.
I'm glad she and my dad have been reunited. I'm sure my dad had the best party planned to greet her.
Cherise -
As hard as it is to say goodbye, I feel joy and peace in knowing that my parents are reunited again... until we meet again, I will miss you, Mom.
Celebration of Life will be Saturday, June 24th at 1:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 901 S Mountain Rd, Fruit Heights, Utah.
_________________________________________________
1950 United States Federal Census
Name Karelyn Penrod
Age 13
Birth Date abt 1937
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Place Utah
Relation to Head of House Daughter
Home in 1950 Provo, Utah, Utah, USA
Household Members (Name), Age, Relationship
Grant F Penrod, 41 Head
Elora O Penrod, 36 Wife
Richard G Penrod, 16 Son
*Karelyn Penrod, 13 Daughter
St. George, Utah –
If there's a See's Candies in heaven, Karelyn Penrod Adams has found it by now. Our Mom, Grandma, Gigi, Oma passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, in St. George, Utah and has been reunited with her husband, LaVere, her partner for 63 years, and they're likely singing songs, playing games and organizing some kind of heavenly party with the best food ever. Probably fudge. Definitely fudge.
Karelyn was born to Grant Forsyth Penrod and Elma Osguthorpe Penrod on July 23, 1936 and raised in Provo, UT with her brother, Gary. She met LaVere there while they both attended BYU. They started their family and moved to Hayward, CA and then to Pleasanton, CA where they lived for 51 years.
With all of her earthly accomplishments, her greatest was her family. Her children, Jeff (Tammy), Darin (Kristi), Michelle Belliston (Doug), Camilyn Hanson (Jay), Cherise Oleson (Mark) along with 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren carry her legacy of service, generosity and love.
She was a masterful teacher, teaching elementary school for 26 years and earning the district's Teacher of the Year award. Decades later, her students can still recall their experience being in her class.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving a mission in Laie, HI after her retirement. She served in many callings, her favorite was Primary President, teaching young children. She even held that position well into her 70s.
She was an amazing party-thrower. She loved making you feel loved and fed. She could make anything, but candies and treats were always her forte. Did we mention the fudge?
When she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and LaVere suffered a stroke, they moved in with their daughter, Michelle, in St. George, UT in 2021. She was cared for by many, especially her nearly constant companion and See's and Costco shopping buddy, Terri Lund. While there, she always had a box of See's chocolates within arm's reach.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 901 S Mountain Rd., Fruit Heights, UT. Join online at: http://bit.ly/Karelyn-funeral
And yes, we'll have fudge.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Saturday, June 24, 2023, 1:00 PM
901 South Maintain Road
Fruit Heights, Utah
METCALF MORTUARY - ST. GEORGE
288 W Saint George Blvd
St George, UT 84770
__________________________________________________________
Karelyn Adams went to Brigham Young High School in Provo, Utah. Then she studied at Brigham Young University. She and her husband, LaVere, raised their five children in Pleasanton, California. Karelyn taught 1st grade at Valley View Elementary in Pleasanton for 20 years. Her husband was a teacher also. She and her family were very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Children: Jeff (Tammy), Darin (Kristi), Michelle Belliston (Doug), Camilyn Hanson (Jay) and Cherise Oleson (Mark), 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Comments by some of her children on Facebook:
Jeff -
My mother Karelyn Penrod Adams left this Earth on Wednesday. I shall miss her very much. Everything I am or ever was is because of Mom. She was a wonderful teacher and always encouraged all of us kids to excel.
Cami -
My mom taught me to love others. She was the best party thrower. She supported me in everything I did and was the best cheerleader for my girls. She was always baking something yummy and sharing it with others. She shared her love of shopping with me, and I have great memories of going together to Stoneridge Mall every Black Friday to start our Christmas shopping. (I say start, but I think she already had most of her Christmas shopping done by then.)
Most importantly, I always knew she loved our Savior. She lived a life of Christlike service to others.
I'm glad she and my dad have been reunited. I'm sure my dad had the best party planned to greet her.
Cherise -
As hard as it is to say goodbye, I feel joy and peace in knowing that my parents are reunited again... until we meet again, I will miss you, Mom.
Celebration of Life will be Saturday, June 24th at 1:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 901 S Mountain Rd, Fruit Heights, Utah.
_________________________________________________
1950 United States Federal Census
Name Karelyn Penrod
Age 13
Birth Date abt 1937
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Place Utah
Relation to Head of House Daughter
Home in 1950 Provo, Utah, Utah, USA
Household Members (Name), Age, Relationship
Grant F Penrod, 41 Head
Elora O Penrod, 36 Wife
Richard G Penrod, 16 Son
*Karelyn Penrod, 13 Daughter
If there's a See's Candies in heaven, Karelyn Penrod Adams has found it by now. Our Mom, Grandma, Gigi, Oma passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, in St. George, Utah and has been reunited with her husband, LaVere, her partner for 63 years, and they're likely singing songs, playing games and organizing some kind of heavenly party with the best food ever. Probably fudge. Definitely fudge.
Karelyn was born to Grant Forsyth Penrod and Elma Osguthorpe Penrod on July 23, 1936 and raised in Provo, UT with her brother, Gary. She met LaVere there while they both attended BYU. They started their family and moved to Hayward, CA and then to Pleasanton, CA where they lived for 51 years.
With all of her earthly accomplishments, her greatest was her family. Her children, Jeff (Tammy), Darin (Kristi), Michelle Belliston (Doug), Camilyn Hanson (Jay), Cherise Oleson (Mark) along with 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren carry her legacy of service, generosity and love.
She was a masterful teacher, teaching elementary school for 26 years and earning the district's Teacher of the Year award. Decades later, her students can still recall their experience being in her class.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving a mission in Laie, HI after her retirement. She served in many callings, her favorite was Primary President, teaching young children. She even held that position well into her 70s.
She was an amazing party-thrower. She loved making you feel loved and fed. She could make anything, but candies and treats were always her forte. Did we mention the fudge?
When she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and LaVere suffered a stroke, they moved in with their daughter, Michelle, in St. George, UT in 2021. She was cared for by many, especially her nearly constant companion and See's and Costco shopping buddy, Terri Lund. While there, she always had a box of See's chocolates within arm's reach.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 901 S Mountain Rd., Fruit Heights, UT. Join online at: http://bit.ly/Karelyn-funeral
And yes, we'll have fudge.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Saturday, June 24, 2023, 1:00 PM
901 South Maintain Road
Fruit Heights, Utah
METCALF MORTUARY - ST. GEORGE
288 W Saint George Blvd
St George, UT 84770
__________________________________________________________
Karelyn Adams went to Brigham Young High School in Provo, Utah. Then she studied at Brigham Young University. She and her husband, LaVere, raised their five children in Pleasanton, California. Karelyn taught 1st grade at Valley View Elementary in Pleasanton for 20 years. Her husband was a teacher also. She and her family were very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Children: Jeff (Tammy), Darin (Kristi), Michelle Belliston (Doug), Camilyn Hanson (Jay) and Cherise Oleson (Mark), 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Comments by some of her children on Facebook:
Jeff -
My mother Karelyn Penrod Adams left this Earth on Wednesday. I shall miss her very much. Everything I am or ever was is because of Mom. She was a wonderful teacher and always encouraged all of us kids to excel.
Cami -
My mom taught me to love others. She was the best party thrower. She supported me in everything I did and was the best cheerleader for my girls. She was always baking something yummy and sharing it with others. She shared her love of shopping with me, and I have great memories of going together to Stoneridge Mall every Black Friday to start our Christmas shopping. (I say start, but I think she already had most of her Christmas shopping done by then.)
Most importantly, I always knew she loved our Savior. She lived a life of Christlike service to others.
I'm glad she and my dad have been reunited. I'm sure my dad had the best party planned to greet her.
Cherise -
As hard as it is to say goodbye, I feel joy and peace in knowing that my parents are reunited again... until we meet again, I will miss you, Mom.
Celebration of Life will be Saturday, June 24th at 1:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 901 S Mountain Rd, Fruit Heights, Utah.
_________________________________________________
1950 United States Federal Census
Name Karelyn Penrod
Age 13
Birth Date abt 1937
Gender Female
Race White
Birth Place Utah
Relation to Head of House Daughter
Home in 1950 Provo, Utah, Utah, USA
Household Members (Name), Age, Relationship
Grant F Penrod, 41 Head
Elora O Penrod, 36 Wife
Richard G Penrod, 16 Son
*Karelyn Penrod, 13 Daughter
Family Members
Siblings
