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Beatrice Laver Obituary
Eleanor passed away on October 11, 2012 in Millcreek, Utah. She was born on March 17, 1925 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Charles and Beatrice Ware. She was the oldest of three children. Eleanor graduated from South High School and earned her teaching degree from the University of Utah.
Eleanor was active in Job's Daughters and Delta Gamma Sorority. In 1948 she was one of the first kindergarten teachers in Hilo, Hawaii.
Eleanor married Charles Laver on March 31, 1951 in Saint Paul's Episcopal Church. In 1957 they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. She served in numerous LDS Church callings, including Primary President, Ward Relief Society President, and Stake Relief Society President. Her favorite calling, however, was with the 11-year-old Scouts.
Eleanor has sensed God's presence her entire life. One of her favorite childhood memories was reading the Bible with her grandmother. She always was loving and caring to all. Everyone was her family, neighbor and friend.
Eleanor is survived by her five children; Jeff, Todd, Nate (Sonya), Sue, and Andrew (Jennifer), ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sister, Ginny Hestmark, and brother, Reuel (Dorothy) Ware. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles, parents, and granddaughter Emily.
The family will receive visitors Monday, October 15, 2012 at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E., from 6:00-8:00 PM. The funeral will be held at the East Mill Creek 7th Ward, 3408 Celeste Way (3120 East), on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be prior to the service at the Ward building from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Interment will be at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery. Messages and tributes to the family can be posted at: www.holbrookmortuary.com
The family would like to thank the care givers, nurses and doctors at Silverado Senior Living for their wonderful care of Mom. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making donations to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Beatrice Laver
Peter Verschoor
November 12, 2012
Dear Jeff and Family,
I just heard Wednesday at the garden club that your dear mother passed away.
I am so sad to hear that she is gone. I know you lost your father not too long ago.
Please know that I care. I hope and pray that your family and friends can be a source of comfort and peace to each of you at this sad time.
Peace Always,
Peter Verschoor (and Kevin Alvey)
Salt Lake City, Utah
H 801-944-1653
Gwendolyn Taylor Soper
November 7, 2012
Dear Laver Family,
Your mother was a lovely, kind, faithful person. I am so sorry for your loss. She filled so many lives with beauty. I pray that you will be comforted now and in the future when you miss her especially.
Warm regards and much love to you all,
Gwen Soper ("Wendy Taylor")
LaVon Mills
October 21, 2012
Dear Sue and Laver Family,
Eleanor was such a gracious, lovely lady and I knew if she substituted for me that I would not have to worry. She always had a smile. May good memories help to ease the pain of her loss. I send my love and condolences at this difficult time. Love, LaVon
Tyler and Josel McCabe and Family
October 19, 2012
Dear Andrew: Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
October 18, 2012
Dear Laver Family,
Our hearts are sad to hear about your sweet mom's passing. She was an incredible woman that did so much for so many. What a great example of a strong yet sensitive woman. I loved growing up in the 3rd ward and then later becoming her neighbor with my husband and kids. She will be missed. All our love.
Rees, Lisa (Boss), Rachel, & Garrett Petersen
October 16, 2012
Eleanor was the first person to welcome up to the neighborhood in 1980. She'll alway be a very close friend and neighbor. She's had a great life I think. Now she is with her husband Charles. Our sincere Sympathy you the whole family. Families are together for ever. Love to you.
October 16, 2012
Andrew and Jenny--Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Eleanor was an amazing woman--an example to us all.
Briant and Katie Farnsworth
Butch Niederhauser
October 16, 2012
i have such great memories of growing on 3175 E, and the great friends that were there, and Jeff your mom was a special person and a loving person. I am sorry at her passing
Richard Frewin
October 16, 2012
Jeff, Todd, Sue, Nate, and Andrew, Your mom was great! Loved her she was always so helpful and caring, she will be missed by everyone. My deepest Sympathy to all of you. Richard Frewin
Daren Asay
October 15, 2012
Nate your mom was one of the best people I have ever known. She was always so very kind to me. I was so sad to here of her passing, but I know there is another celestial being in heaven.
Stuart McDonald
October 15, 2012
My deepest condolences for the loss of your mother, Jeff.
Diana Niesen-Vilardo
October 15, 2012
Eleanor was like a second mom... such a sweet and dear friend to mom, always a perfect example of what it meant to live a Christlike life. She, Chuck and her children have an indelible impression on our hearts and souls.
October 15, 2012
Eleanor and Chuck were such an integral part of EMC 3rd ward. I have very fond memories of their gentle spirits. My mom is at Silverado--I'm so sorry I didn't know Eleanor was there. I would loved to have visited with her. May the Lord bless you all with peace and a knowledge of eternal families and eternal life. Love to all, Karen (Strong) Lambert and Ruth Strong
Bonnie (Frewin) Workman
October 15, 2012
Dear Laver Family, truly your Mom was one of my 3rd Ward heros. She loved to smile and I loved the warmth of her smile. I am so sorry for your loss, it is difficult, but her reunion with those she loved is an exciting joyous feeling. I love you all.
October 15, 2012
Very sad to have read of your mother passing away. I know she willed be missed! She was a kind lady.
Camille Root Jones
October 14, 2012
Dear Sue and girls,
I was so sorry to read about your mom.
She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. I never worried about
my little ones when your mom would sub for me. She had such a special knack
with children. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Annette Richards
October 14, 2012
Jeff, Todd, Nate and Sue
We are so saddened by your loss. You mother is a great lady and such a wonderful loving person. We have fond memories of her visits to read to Jackie. The world is a sadder place with your Mom. Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this time of loss. with Love, Lynn and Sally Young and Raye Ann Young
Paul Mix
October 14, 2012
Dear Laver Family,
Your sweet Mother made a huge difference in my life as a 11 year old Scout. I will always be grateful for such a wonderful person who guided my at such an impressionable age.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jim Richards
October 14, 2012
Nate and Sue, I am sorry to hear about your mother. I pray that the Lord will sustain you with happy memories and a cheerful outlook towards the future. Jim Richards
October 14, 2012
Andrew, I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. alot of good memories of playing at your house and hanging out playing atari. Your mom was a great mom, you were lucky.
Anthony Scorsone
October 13, 2012
We are so sad to hear of Elenors passing. She was always such a special warm loving person. She will certainly be missed by her Denver family. We send our love and warmest thoughts to everyone in Salt Lake. Floyd Terri, Jeanne Williams and Sarah Williams, Stephanie and Jessie Williams, Cassie, Tim Berney and family, Corrie and Darian Sapian
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