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Merlene Collard Obituary
Merlene Collard, age 96, passed away January 25, 2012 at her home in Nephi, Utah.
She was born January 17, 1916 in Levan, Utah to James Andreas and Nicoline Christine Nielsen Christensen. She married Victor LeGrande Collard December 13, 1936 in Nephi, Utah. He died August 17, 1994.She was an active member of the LDS church and served in many callings for her ward. She believed in serving others and was always happy to do so. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, sacrificing her needs for others. She loved Nephi and her friends and neighbors.
She is survived by her children, Dean (Katie) Collard of Monticello, UT; Kathleen (Dave) Johnson of Midvale, UT; Ina Jean Crisman of Springfield, Missouri; Marsha (George) Shupe, Montrose, Colorado; 13 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and 20 great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Victor; daughter, Nancy L. Kirkpatrick; and 15 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2012 in the Nephi 2nd Ward, 222 South 100 East. Family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North and one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in the Nephi Vine Bluff Cemetery.
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February 1, 2012
I Will miss Merlene Alot and I know my Mom Nadine Blackett will too......We were all so close. As Emberlee my daughter has said it is a generation of 4 with My good friend her Daughter Marsha and her kids and mine....I would think I was calling my brother Morris and there #'s were so close I would call and she would answer and we would Talk for hours!!! We had alot of good Memories~~ Love her alot and all her family. She is in a better place now and We all know she still puttin on her Beautiful face and smiling like a million $'s....Rest in Peace Dear Lady!!!!.Love to all the family!! Jeanette Middaugh Reno Nevada
Corey Jones
January 29, 2012
My Grandmother Merlene is one amazing lady. She always did so much for others. It gave her joy to help others no matter how big or small the favor would be, and ask nothing in return. I can think of no other person that I've known, (or wish to have met) that possessed so many great qualities. She was always someone I admired as a child. And as I grew older and more mature, more aware of how varied the human spirit can be, my Grandmother was always a perfect example of how I thought we should all strive to be. She will be missed here on Earth, but will always and forever be in our hearts and thoughts. A reminder to be a good person, help one another, and to live your life to the fullest. As a side note, I still do not know how she managed to get everyone a birthday card, on time, every year. I looked at her calendar, every day had anywhere from three to six names. (and sometimes more) Also, she made or baked: the best bread, rolls, pancakes, christmas candies, and too many other things to mention. Love you Grandma!
Kirsten Trauntvein Waite
January 29, 2012
We will miss dear Sister Collard! What a wonderful friend and neighbor she has been. Our visits to Nephi won't be the same without her friendly face and conversation. May the peace of our Savior be with you during this time of loss. Much love!
mary collard
January 29, 2012
she was my Aunt Merelene, i was the grand daughter of Zell Collard, mary Collard, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Todd Trauntvein
January 28, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Sister Collard also of spending many hours up the apricot tree in the fall. She will surely be missed. My prayers are with you.
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