Zelda Annetta Elison Tidwell
1921 ~ 2010
Zelda Annetta Elison was born May 24, 1921, to George Phillip and Maggie Jane Udy Elison, in Oakley, Idaho. She was the youngest sibling to three sisters and one brother.
She passed away September 13, 2010, with family surrounding her.
Her growing up years were filled with chores, animals, and near constant teasing from her brother, Dale. She had a very close and loving relationship with him and her sisters, Alene, Ardys, and Roxie. Her parents were loving and hard working and were constant examples of service.
At the age of 18, Zelda moved to Salt Lake City to go to Stevens Henager Business College. She moved to Farmington in 1940, and lived there ever since. She was an accountant at Miller Floral Company for nearly 35 years, and developed many life long friendships there.
On January 11, 1941, she married Thomas Fred Tidwell, of Nephi, and together they raised two sons, George and Donnie, and one daughter, Annette. Sadly, they lost an infant son, Tommy, in March 1953. In 1948, they bought a historic home in Farmington, which had originally been built as a hay and animal barn about 1872. Much of the original remodeling of the home was done by Fred prior to his death in January of 1970, at which time he and both of their sons were killed in an auto accident. Their sons had both been married, leaving behind their young wives and three grandchildren.
Zelda left Miller Floral in 1980, and worked at Universal Importers for 3 years. After retiring in 1983, she served a 1 year LDS mission from 1984-85, in the Missouri St. Louis Mission. After returning she served in the Ogden LDS Temple for 4 years.
Zelda lived a life of service in her church, Daughters of Utah Pioneers, community, as well as her family. She was recently released as a Stake Historian which she had diligently fulfilled for 20 years. Her love of history and respect for "old things" began as a hobby and was developed into an art. Her genealogical research has benefitted thousands of people. Her advice and knowledge was often sought after by not only her family members, but from the community and individuals around the world. In her personal history she has written, "my family and friends keep my life full and interesting. I try to keep civic minded and care very much about Farmington and my surroundings." Her love and friendship for those around her, and her pride in her pioneer heritage is a gift and blessing to all who knew and loved her in return. Her ceramic gifts and legendary crocheted dish cloths will be treasured by all who received them.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother and sisters; her husband, Fred; sons, George, Donnie and Tommy; and granddaughter, Martha.
She is survived by her daughter, Annette; former daughters-in-law: Janice Tidwell and Linda Robbins and her husband, Rick Robbins; granddaughters, Tammy (Steve) Kier and Cassie O'Neill; grandsons, Gary (Wendy) Tidwell and Grant (JoLynn) Tidwell; 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews who were as dear to her as her own children.
She also leaves behind many dear friends who gave of their time each week to sit with her in the afternoons, which allowed her daughter to go to work.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Jennifer Ross and her staff at the Lakeview Wound Clinic, and the staffs of both Rocky Mountain Hospice and Home Care for their patient and loving care of Zelda for the past year.
Viewings will be held Sunday, September 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Mortuary at 1941 North Main in Farmington, and Monday, September 20, from 11:45 to 12:45 p.m. at the Historic Rock Chapel at 272 North Main in Farmington. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Farmington City Cemetery.
1921 ~ 2010
Zelda Annetta Elison was born May 24, 1921, to George Phillip and Maggie Jane Udy Elison, in Oakley, Idaho. She was the youngest sibling to three sisters and one brother.
She passed away September 13, 2010, with family surrounding her.
Her growing up years were filled with chores, animals, and near constant teasing from her brother, Dale. She had a very close and loving relationship with him and her sisters, Alene, Ardys, and Roxie. Her parents were loving and hard working and were constant examples of service.
At the age of 18, Zelda moved to Salt Lake City to go to Stevens Henager Business College. She moved to Farmington in 1940, and lived there ever since. She was an accountant at Miller Floral Company for nearly 35 years, and developed many life long friendships there.
On January 11, 1941, she married Thomas Fred Tidwell, of Nephi, and together they raised two sons, George and Donnie, and one daughter, Annette. Sadly, they lost an infant son, Tommy, in March 1953. In 1948, they bought a historic home in Farmington, which had originally been built as a hay and animal barn about 1872. Much of the original remodeling of the home was done by Fred prior to his death in January of 1970, at which time he and both of their sons were killed in an auto accident. Their sons had both been married, leaving behind their young wives and three grandchildren.
Zelda left Miller Floral in 1980, and worked at Universal Importers for 3 years. After retiring in 1983, she served a 1 year LDS mission from 1984-85, in the Missouri St. Louis Mission. After returning she served in the Ogden LDS Temple for 4 years.
Zelda lived a life of service in her church, Daughters of Utah Pioneers, community, as well as her family. She was recently released as a Stake Historian which she had diligently fulfilled for 20 years. Her love of history and respect for "old things" began as a hobby and was developed into an art. Her genealogical research has benefitted thousands of people. Her advice and knowledge was often sought after by not only her family members, but from the community and individuals around the world. In her personal history she has written, "my family and friends keep my life full and interesting. I try to keep civic minded and care very much about Farmington and my surroundings." Her love and friendship for those around her, and her pride in her pioneer heritage is a gift and blessing to all who knew and loved her in return. Her ceramic gifts and legendary crocheted dish cloths will be treasured by all who received them.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother and sisters; her husband, Fred; sons, George, Donnie and Tommy; and granddaughter, Martha.
She is survived by her daughter, Annette; former daughters-in-law: Janice Tidwell and Linda Robbins and her husband, Rick Robbins; granddaughters, Tammy (Steve) Kier and Cassie O'Neill; grandsons, Gary (Wendy) Tidwell and Grant (JoLynn) Tidwell; 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews who were as dear to her as her own children.
She also leaves behind many dear friends who gave of their time each week to sit with her in the afternoons, which allowed her daughter to go to work.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Jennifer Ross and her staff at the Lakeview Wound Clinic, and the staffs of both Rocky Mountain Hospice and Home Care for their patient and loving care of Zelda for the past year.
Viewings will be held Sunday, September 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Mortuary at 1941 North Main in Farmington, and Monday, September 20, from 11:45 to 12:45 p.m. at the Historic Rock Chapel at 272 North Main in Farmington. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Farmington City Cemetery.
Zelda Annetta Elison Tidwell
1921 ~ 2010
Zelda Annetta Elison was born May 24, 1921, to George Phillip and Maggie Jane Udy Elison, in Oakley, Idaho. She was the youngest sibling to three sisters and one brother.
She passed away September 13, 2010, with family surrounding her.
Her growing up years were filled with chores, animals, and near constant teasing from her brother, Dale. She had a very close and loving relationship with him and her sisters, Alene, Ardys, and Roxie. Her parents were loving and hard working and were constant examples of service.
At the age of 18, Zelda moved to Salt Lake City to go to Stevens Henager Business College. She moved to Farmington in 1940, and lived there ever since. She was an accountant at Miller Floral Company for nearly 35 years, and developed many life long friendships there.
On January 11, 1941, she married Thomas Fred Tidwell, of Nephi, and together they raised two sons, George and Donnie, and one daughter, Annette. Sadly, they lost an infant son, Tommy, in March 1953. In 1948, they bought a historic home in Farmington, which had originally been built as a hay and animal barn about 1872. Much of the original remodeling of the home was done by Fred prior to his death in January of 1970, at which time he and both of their sons were killed in an auto accident. Their sons had both been married, leaving behind their young wives and three grandchildren.
Zelda left Miller Floral in 1980, and worked at Universal Importers for 3 years. After retiring in 1983, she served a 1 year LDS mission from 1984-85, in the Missouri St. Louis Mission. After returning she served in the Ogden LDS Temple for 4 years.
Zelda lived a life of service in her church, Daughters of Utah Pioneers, community, as well as her family. She was recently released as a Stake Historian which she had diligently fulfilled for 20 years. Her love of history and respect for "old things" began as a hobby and was developed into an art. Her genealogical research has benefitted thousands of people. Her advice and knowledge was often sought after by not only her family members, but from the community and individuals around the world. In her personal history she has written, "my family and friends keep my life full and interesting. I try to keep civic minded and care very much about Farmington and my surroundings." Her love and friendship for those around her, and her pride in her pioneer heritage is a gift and blessing to all who knew and loved her in return. Her ceramic gifts and legendary crocheted dish cloths will be treasured by all who received them.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother and sisters; her husband, Fred; sons, George, Donnie and Tommy; and granddaughter, Martha.
She is survived by her daughter, Annette; former daughters-in-law: Janice Tidwell and Linda Robbins and her husband, Rick Robbins; granddaughters, Tammy (Steve) Kier and Cassie O'Neill; grandsons, Gary (Wendy) Tidwell and Grant (JoLynn) Tidwell; 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews who were as dear to her as her own children.
She also leaves behind many dear friends who gave of their time each week to sit with her in the afternoons, which allowed her daughter to go to work.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Jennifer Ross and her staff at the Lakeview Wound Clinic, and the staffs of both Rocky Mountain Hospice and Home Care for their patient and loving care of Zelda for the past year.
Viewings will be held Sunday, September 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Mortuary at 1941 North Main in Farmington, and Monday, September 20, from 11:45 to 12:45 p.m. at the Historic Rock Chapel at 272 North Main in Farmington. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Farmington City Cemetery.
1921 ~ 2010
Zelda Annetta Elison was born May 24, 1921, to George Phillip and Maggie Jane Udy Elison, in Oakley, Idaho. She was the youngest sibling to three sisters and one brother.
She passed away September 13, 2010, with family surrounding her.
Her growing up years were filled with chores, animals, and near constant teasing from her brother, Dale. She had a very close and loving relationship with him and her sisters, Alene, Ardys, and Roxie. Her parents were loving and hard working and were constant examples of service.
At the age of 18, Zelda moved to Salt Lake City to go to Stevens Henager Business College. She moved to Farmington in 1940, and lived there ever since. She was an accountant at Miller Floral Company for nearly 35 years, and developed many life long friendships there.
On January 11, 1941, she married Thomas Fred Tidwell, of Nephi, and together they raised two sons, George and Donnie, and one daughter, Annette. Sadly, they lost an infant son, Tommy, in March 1953. In 1948, they bought a historic home in Farmington, which had originally been built as a hay and animal barn about 1872. Much of the original remodeling of the home was done by Fred prior to his death in January of 1970, at which time he and both of their sons were killed in an auto accident. Their sons had both been married, leaving behind their young wives and three grandchildren.
Zelda left Miller Floral in 1980, and worked at Universal Importers for 3 years. After retiring in 1983, she served a 1 year LDS mission from 1984-85, in the Missouri St. Louis Mission. After returning she served in the Ogden LDS Temple for 4 years.
Zelda lived a life of service in her church, Daughters of Utah Pioneers, community, as well as her family. She was recently released as a Stake Historian which she had diligently fulfilled for 20 years. Her love of history and respect for "old things" began as a hobby and was developed into an art. Her genealogical research has benefitted thousands of people. Her advice and knowledge was often sought after by not only her family members, but from the community and individuals around the world. In her personal history she has written, "my family and friends keep my life full and interesting. I try to keep civic minded and care very much about Farmington and my surroundings." Her love and friendship for those around her, and her pride in her pioneer heritage is a gift and blessing to all who knew and loved her in return. Her ceramic gifts and legendary crocheted dish cloths will be treasured by all who received them.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother and sisters; her husband, Fred; sons, George, Donnie and Tommy; and granddaughter, Martha.
She is survived by her daughter, Annette; former daughters-in-law: Janice Tidwell and Linda Robbins and her husband, Rick Robbins; granddaughters, Tammy (Steve) Kier and Cassie O'Neill; grandsons, Gary (Wendy) Tidwell and Grant (JoLynn) Tidwell; 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews who were as dear to her as her own children.
She also leaves behind many dear friends who gave of their time each week to sit with her in the afternoons, which allowed her daughter to go to work.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Jennifer Ross and her staff at the Lakeview Wound Clinic, and the staffs of both Rocky Mountain Hospice and Home Care for their patient and loving care of Zelda for the past year.
Viewings will be held Sunday, September 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Mortuary at 1941 North Main in Farmington, and Monday, September 20, from 11:45 to 12:45 p.m. at the Historic Rock Chapel at 272 North Main in Farmington. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Farmington City Cemetery.
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