Our loving mother and grandmother, Merry Echo Briggs Kalawaia passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009. She was born in Manilla, Utah, March 5, 1913 to Franklin J and Martha J. Baldwin Briggs. She married Herald Miller, later divorced. Married Jess Kalawaia, who preceded her in death in 1975.
She spent many happy years with her husband in the Hawaiian musical and catering business. Also worked at Hotel Utah and Temple Square gift shops. After retiring she moved to Richfield, Utah.
She loved to crochet and made many beautiful afghans for friends and family of which we treasure. She loved reading and looked forward to her weekly card games on Tuesdays.
She was member of the LDS Church and in her younger years held different assignments.
She is survived by children: Lynda DuRan, Seattle, WA; John DuRan, Salt Lake City; Nancy (LaRell) Baker, Richfield; and Jess (Shirley) Kalawaia, Salt Lake City; 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, 4 brothers and 4 sisters.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 12 Noon at the Salt Lake City Cemetery (200 N. State). Private family services will be held at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, at 11:00 a.m.
prior to the graveside services. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
She spent many happy years with her husband in the Hawaiian musical and catering business. Also worked at Hotel Utah and Temple Square gift shops. After retiring she moved to Richfield, Utah.
She loved to crochet and made many beautiful afghans for friends and family of which we treasure. She loved reading and looked forward to her weekly card games on Tuesdays.
She was member of the LDS Church and in her younger years held different assignments.
She is survived by children: Lynda DuRan, Seattle, WA; John DuRan, Salt Lake City; Nancy (LaRell) Baker, Richfield; and Jess (Shirley) Kalawaia, Salt Lake City; 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, 4 brothers and 4 sisters.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 12 Noon at the Salt Lake City Cemetery (200 N. State). Private family services will be held at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, at 11:00 a.m.
prior to the graveside services. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
Our loving mother and grandmother, Merry Echo Briggs Kalawaia passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009. She was born in Manilla, Utah, March 5, 1913 to Franklin J and Martha J. Baldwin Briggs. She married Herald Miller, later divorced. Married Jess Kalawaia, who preceded her in death in 1975.
She spent many happy years with her husband in the Hawaiian musical and catering business. Also worked at Hotel Utah and Temple Square gift shops. After retiring she moved to Richfield, Utah.
She loved to crochet and made many beautiful afghans for friends and family of which we treasure. She loved reading and looked forward to her weekly card games on Tuesdays.
She was member of the LDS Church and in her younger years held different assignments.
She is survived by children: Lynda DuRan, Seattle, WA; John DuRan, Salt Lake City; Nancy (LaRell) Baker, Richfield; and Jess (Shirley) Kalawaia, Salt Lake City; 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, 4 brothers and 4 sisters.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 12 Noon at the Salt Lake City Cemetery (200 N. State). Private family services will be held at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, at 11:00 a.m.
prior to the graveside services. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
She spent many happy years with her husband in the Hawaiian musical and catering business. Also worked at Hotel Utah and Temple Square gift shops. After retiring she moved to Richfield, Utah.
She loved to crochet and made many beautiful afghans for friends and family of which we treasure. She loved reading and looked forward to her weekly card games on Tuesdays.
She was member of the LDS Church and in her younger years held different assignments.
She is survived by children: Lynda DuRan, Seattle, WA; John DuRan, Salt Lake City; Nancy (LaRell) Baker, Richfield; and Jess (Shirley) Kalawaia, Salt Lake City; 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, 4 brothers and 4 sisters.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 12 Noon at the Salt Lake City Cemetery (200 N. State). Private family services will be held at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, at 11:00 a.m.
prior to the graveside services. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
