Nancy Beckstrom, November 6, 1916 passed away on February 12, 2012 at the age of 95. 'Nan' was born in Portage, Utah to John C. and Rebecca John Howell. She was 1 of 14 children and is the last of her family to pass. Nan lived a full life of love, caring and blessing all who knew her. Nan married Myron E. Clegg on July 3rd, 1935 in the Logan Temple. They were blessed with four children. Myron passed away soon after their fourth child was born. Nancy married Leslie Neeley and they added two more children to her posterity. Nancy later married Arch Beckstrom of Benjamin, Utah. They spent many years together traveling, dancing and loving all the many years they shared until he passed away in 1980. Nancy is survived by her 6 children, Cleone Hobson (Bob- deceased), Ronald E. Clegg (Geniel), Myron Sheldon Clegg (Pat), Arba Burgess (Vernell), Nancy Housekeeper (Gary) and Susan Neeley (Lynda Ross), sister-in-law Ida Howell of Phoenix Az., brother-in-law Cecil Harrison of Salt Lake City, Ut. and special niece, Ann Howell Forsgren (Doug) of Gilbert, Az. Nan leaves behinds a posterity of 25 grandchildren, 84 great grandchildren and 63 great-great grandchildren and 5 great-great-great grandchildren .
From the beginning, Nancy was a hard worker. As a young woman she worked on the farm with her family. She helped prepare meals for workers in the field and rode the derrick horse that stacked the hay. Before marrying, she worked at the Tremonton hospital. Many years later, as a young woman, widowed mother of four, she held varied and interesting jobs to support her family; such as wallpapering homes, farming, picking fruit and cleaning homes. Again, after being widowed with two more small children, she worked for Dixon Taylor Russell Draperies and BYU to support her small family. Nancy also served in many callings for the LDS Church. She served in the Primary, Relief Society Presidency and lastly, she dedicated 21 years volunteering at the Provo Temple. Nancy also volunteered for the Blackhawk Encampment as either a board member or the secretary for over 30 years.
Nancy's joy in life was derived from being with her family. Nancy was always a hard worker, loved being outdoors and working with her hands. She sewed many quilts to keep her family warm and always sent them home with something from her kitchen.
Nancy was preceded in death by all of her thirteen siblings, 3 husbands, 3 grandchildren, 2 great children, 1 great-great grandchild, 1 son-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 11:00am at the Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street ,Spanish Fork, Utah. Family & friends may call Wednesday evening, February 15th from 6:00-7:30 pm or 9:45-10:45am Thursday prior to the services. Interment will be at the Portage Cemetery in Portage, Utah
From the beginning, Nancy was a hard worker. As a young woman she worked on the farm with her family. She helped prepare meals for workers in the field and rode the derrick horse that stacked the hay. Before marrying, she worked at the Tremonton hospital. Many years later, as a young woman, widowed mother of four, she held varied and interesting jobs to support her family; such as wallpapering homes, farming, picking fruit and cleaning homes. Again, after being widowed with two more small children, she worked for Dixon Taylor Russell Draperies and BYU to support her small family. Nancy also served in many callings for the LDS Church. She served in the Primary, Relief Society Presidency and lastly, she dedicated 21 years volunteering at the Provo Temple. Nancy also volunteered for the Blackhawk Encampment as either a board member or the secretary for over 30 years.
Nancy's joy in life was derived from being with her family. Nancy was always a hard worker, loved being outdoors and working with her hands. She sewed many quilts to keep her family warm and always sent them home with something from her kitchen.
Nancy was preceded in death by all of her thirteen siblings, 3 husbands, 3 grandchildren, 2 great children, 1 great-great grandchild, 1 son-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 11:00am at the Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street ,Spanish Fork, Utah. Family & friends may call Wednesday evening, February 15th from 6:00-7:30 pm or 9:45-10:45am Thursday prior to the services. Interment will be at the Portage Cemetery in Portage, Utah
Nancy Beckstrom, November 6, 1916 passed away on February 12, 2012 at the age of 95. 'Nan' was born in Portage, Utah to John C. and Rebecca John Howell. She was 1 of 14 children and is the last of her family to pass. Nan lived a full life of love, caring and blessing all who knew her. Nan married Myron E. Clegg on July 3rd, 1935 in the Logan Temple. They were blessed with four children. Myron passed away soon after their fourth child was born. Nancy married Leslie Neeley and they added two more children to her posterity. Nancy later married Arch Beckstrom of Benjamin, Utah. They spent many years together traveling, dancing and loving all the many years they shared until he passed away in 1980. Nancy is survived by her 6 children, Cleone Hobson (Bob- deceased), Ronald E. Clegg (Geniel), Myron Sheldon Clegg (Pat), Arba Burgess (Vernell), Nancy Housekeeper (Gary) and Susan Neeley (Lynda Ross), sister-in-law Ida Howell of Phoenix Az., brother-in-law Cecil Harrison of Salt Lake City, Ut. and special niece, Ann Howell Forsgren (Doug) of Gilbert, Az. Nan leaves behinds a posterity of 25 grandchildren, 84 great grandchildren and 63 great-great grandchildren and 5 great-great-great grandchildren .
From the beginning, Nancy was a hard worker. As a young woman she worked on the farm with her family. She helped prepare meals for workers in the field and rode the derrick horse that stacked the hay. Before marrying, she worked at the Tremonton hospital. Many years later, as a young woman, widowed mother of four, she held varied and interesting jobs to support her family; such as wallpapering homes, farming, picking fruit and cleaning homes. Again, after being widowed with two more small children, she worked for Dixon Taylor Russell Draperies and BYU to support her small family. Nancy also served in many callings for the LDS Church. She served in the Primary, Relief Society Presidency and lastly, she dedicated 21 years volunteering at the Provo Temple. Nancy also volunteered for the Blackhawk Encampment as either a board member or the secretary for over 30 years.
Nancy's joy in life was derived from being with her family. Nancy was always a hard worker, loved being outdoors and working with her hands. She sewed many quilts to keep her family warm and always sent them home with something from her kitchen.
Nancy was preceded in death by all of her thirteen siblings, 3 husbands, 3 grandchildren, 2 great children, 1 great-great grandchild, 1 son-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 11:00am at the Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street ,Spanish Fork, Utah. Family & friends may call Wednesday evening, February 15th from 6:00-7:30 pm or 9:45-10:45am Thursday prior to the services. Interment will be at the Portage Cemetery in Portage, Utah
From the beginning, Nancy was a hard worker. As a young woman she worked on the farm with her family. She helped prepare meals for workers in the field and rode the derrick horse that stacked the hay. Before marrying, she worked at the Tremonton hospital. Many years later, as a young woman, widowed mother of four, she held varied and interesting jobs to support her family; such as wallpapering homes, farming, picking fruit and cleaning homes. Again, after being widowed with two more small children, she worked for Dixon Taylor Russell Draperies and BYU to support her small family. Nancy also served in many callings for the LDS Church. She served in the Primary, Relief Society Presidency and lastly, she dedicated 21 years volunteering at the Provo Temple. Nancy also volunteered for the Blackhawk Encampment as either a board member or the secretary for over 30 years.
Nancy's joy in life was derived from being with her family. Nancy was always a hard worker, loved being outdoors and working with her hands. She sewed many quilts to keep her family warm and always sent them home with something from her kitchen.
Nancy was preceded in death by all of her thirteen siblings, 3 husbands, 3 grandchildren, 2 great children, 1 great-great grandchild, 1 son-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 16th, 2012 at 11:00am at the Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street ,Spanish Fork, Utah. Family & friends may call Wednesday evening, February 15th from 6:00-7:30 pm or 9:45-10:45am Thursday prior to the services. Interment will be at the Portage Cemetery in Portage, Utah
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