Name: Viewing for Winnifred Cannon Jardine
Start: 2015-02-28T01:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-02-28T03:30:00.000Z
Location: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary

"I couldn't get up in the morning if I didn't think I could improve in some way today." - Win, at 86 years of age
Having had "a last hurrah" with her children, Winnifred "Win" Cannon Jardine passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones.
Blessed with a quick mind, positive spirit, boundless energy, and a work ethic that did not dim, Win lived an abundant life, fueled by her deep devotion to the gospel of Jesus Christ, her family, friends, and her profession. Win was happy and spirited, always "On the Go," an active contributor through her nine decades of living. Win extolled the virtues of frugality, but was, by nature, generous. Win had a love of learning and took interest in everything around her - from the Utah Jazz and Utah's college teams to radio broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera. She discussed the scriptures, news and daily editorials with family and friends, filled her home with original art and inspiring literature, and contributed to two writers groups through the end of her life. Mostly, Win and her husband, Stuart "Stu" Bryson Jardine, took interest in people and always acknowledged life's goodness as coming from God.
Win was a granddaughter of George Q. Cannon and Caroline Young Cannon and Joseph Morrell and Margaret Rowland Morrell, and a great-granddaughter of Brigham Young and Emily Dow Partridge Young. Win was grateful for her heritage of faith. She openly honored every branch of her ancestry who "sacrificed so much" to come to this land and "loved serving as a way of expressing my appreciation to them."
Win was born on November 14, 1919, in Boise, Idaho, to Winnifred Morrell and Clawson Young Cannon. She lived in Provo, Utah, until age 10, when her family moved to Ames, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in technical journalism and a minor in foods and nutrition. While a student, Win was president of Pi Beta Phi sorority.
Starting her early career at the beginning of World War II, Win was a home economist for the Martha Logan Test Kitchen, Swift & Company, the American Meat Institute, in Chicago, and then KMBC Radio, in Kansas City, MO. Win met Stu in Chicago and after the War married him in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on January 29, 1946. Win and Stu raised their family in Canyon Rim, Colorado Springs, and East Millcreek.
Win's combined affection for food and language resulted in her authoring eight cookbooks. As the Deseret News food editor for 36 years, Win tested thousands of recipes, gave cooking demonstrations, reported on food and cooking trends, and trained and nourished a whole generation of cooks. Through the years, Win always worked, mostly from home, testing recipes on her family and friends and writing her weekly columns late into the night and in the early morning. Win understood the power of food in making friends, mending fences, providing comfort to those in need, and in sealing relationships through the shared experience of eating together. To her neighbors and friends, she often brought a loaf of warm French bread or a batch of her signature caramels or homemade orange rolls. Win often said her idea of heaven was "eating good food with the people you love."
Win served in numerous capacities for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and three Young Women general boards. She co-founded Lambda Delta Sigma, a national LDS sorority for women. Win was a member of the LDS Church's Adult Correlation Review Committee and the writing committee for Relief Society homemaking lessons. With Stu, Win served a mission in the Canada Calgary Mission. At the "last hurrah," Win's final words to her family were testimony of God's love and commandments.
Win held leadership positions in the state and national home economics associations. In 1999, she received an honorary doctorate in Family and Consumer Food Sciences from Utah State University.
Among her many contributions, Win co-founded Dinner Set, a social group that has met monthly for more than 60 years at the Lion House.
Win was preceded in death by Stuart, her husband of 67 years, their infant son, Paul, and Win's three siblings. She is survived by her four living children, James Stuart (Jeanne), Stephen Cannon (Ima), Mark Morrell, Ann Jardine Whitney (Tom), 14 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the saints of the East Millcreek 16th Ward and area, in-laws and extended family, those who tended to Win, especially the family's special friend and caregiver, Heidi Dickman, her husband, Jon, the Dickman family, Cornerstone Hospice aides and nurse Martina Norr.
A viewing will be held Friday, February 27, from 6:00-8:30 p.m., at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, in Salt Lake City, 84106, and again on Saturday, February 28, from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m., at the East Millcreek 16th Ward, 3408 South Celeste Way (approximately 3100 East), in Salt Lake City, 84109. Following Saturday's viewing, funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the ward building. Burial will be in the Bountiful City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Perpetual Education Fund of the LDS Church: www.ldsphilanthropies.org.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Winnifred Jardine

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43 Entries

Martina Norr RN

February 19, 2024

Winn, appropriately named. She is a trooper. They do not make ladies like Winn anymore. She truly added significance the adage "The Greatest Generation". I miss you Winn.

Shirley Sickels

December 19, 2019

I found an article about Winifred in the Dec. 1989 issue of Better Homes and Gardens. My family and I have been enjoying her caramel recipe ever since. Her love lives on in the hearts of people she never met but, touched just the same. It has been several years since she passed away however, I wanted to show my respects and send heartfelt condolences to her family.

Lauree Olsen

February 20, 2019

I had the pleasure of meeting with Winn several times a month.
When I would arrive, she often would be "running laps". She insisted on getting exercise by using her walker and going around the circle from living room to kitchen to dining room and back again.
She knew the value of staying fit; physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Heidi would read to her daily and they studied gospel principles together. There was a young woman from across the street who partnered with Winn to do the LDS Young Wiomen's Personal Progress Program.
I loved our visits. We sang hymns together, Winn would discuss deep spiritual ideas with insight and wisdom.
One day, she impressed me by reciting the entire 13 Articles of Faith by heart!
She was generous with her time and talents.
We, who knew her, are still being blessed!

Martina Norr

February 19, 2019

I was Winn's hospice nurse. I think of her at least once a month. And this morning I have been crying thinking I may have to quit my Hospital job because it is too fast paced for me. And then I get a reminder of her heard death anniversary and read "I could not wake up in the morning if I felt that I could not improve myself". Winn my champion, my friend, thank you for your influence from beyond the veil. Please continue to help me. I still need you. I love you and miss your great wisdom so much.

July 12, 2015

I just learned of Winnifred's passing. We have been communicating each Christmas since 1978 with the Jardine's whose father we lived with during graduate school 1976-78. We kept house and tended to meals while he housed us and enthralled us with his fascinating history. We frequently tasted Winnifred's delicious treats. We will miss you and Stu. Paul and Sandra Rands

David Dalton

March 27, 2015

Dear Jardine Family,

I am a bit slow but just found out about your mother passing away. The timing is interesting. I have to speak in church this Sunday. Not surprising I have a story in my talk about the Jardines being so wonderful to me. I am getting old and can only remember one primary teacher, your mother. She was a wonderful neighbor and example. One of the things I remember was the sweet roll Christmas reefs that she made for all of our neighbors. May God be with all of you at this time. And once again, thanks so much for being so kind to me.

Ann Darger Hatch

March 18, 2015

Dear Jardines
I was visiting Mona Layton today (her 95th birthday!) and she told me about Winnie's passing. I hadn't known. Because of the long fervent friendship of our parents, I've always known and loved your folks. One of your Mom's most endearing traits is that from the time I entered college she always treated me as an adult! Bless her heart. We had some precious chats as I was trying to plan out my life and she paid me the incredible compliment of sharing private experiences with me.

Others have mentioned "Mormon Country Cooking". I raised my family on those recipes. After my parents' deaths last May I gave my daughter Mom's copy. She was delighted, but my boys all cried foul. They, too, had learned to cook making your Mom's sloppy joes and others, and insist that they need copies also. Yeah for Amazon and their used books registry. Soon all my boys with have access to those classic recipes as well.

Our love to you,
Ann and Randy Hatch

March 6, 2015

Our heartfelt sympathy and love are with you at this time. We are sorry we were not able to give our condolences to you personally as our schedules did not permit attending the funeral. Please know our lives were blessed by our association and friendship with dear Winnifred. To serve on the Young Women General Board with her was a privilege as we experienced first hand her dedication and service to the Lord. She will continue to have a great influence in our lives as her legacy and example are eternal. May the Lord bless your family and may you all feel of our love for you, as we so dearly loved your mother.

With much love,
Gordon and Patricia Weed
Mark and Michelle Weed Lalli

March 4, 2015

I am saddened to hear of your loss, but grateful for the wonderful contributions your mother made and the sweet relative and friend that she was. I know that the "Sunday Evening Group" is rejoicing to be all together again! I regret that I was away seeing children in the northwest and could not attend the funeral. The family of Ted and Janath Cannon treasure our long relationship with your family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Ann Cannon LeVitre

March 2, 2015

Just to add our note of appreciation to all the others, and wish we could have been with you to do so: We have love and admiration for two dear, dear people who lived life to it's fullest and were a positive influence in the lives of countless others. We remember with fondness gathering in your home following the Cannon family Christmas caroling parties, marveling and cheering Stu on in his many races, and following Winn's wonderful food articles in the Deseret News. In fact, her Mormon Country Cooking book enabled us to get through a very lean time as we opened the Czech mission in 1990, and influenced at least two generations of homemakers.

We are pleased with you, their posterity's, and your accomplishments, and are happy to be counted among your cousins.

May your memories be sweet and the Spirit strong to bless your lives. Our love,

Richard and Barbara Winder

March 2, 2015

I am very sorry for you loss. Having just lost my Mom I have empathy for what you are going through. I didn't really know your Mom, but I know you kids and you are all wonderful, strong, good people. So I can only surmise that you Mom was the source of much good. I wish you the best.

Allen Hughes

March 1, 2015

Darling Cousin Win, we will miss you so much. How we loved visiting you and Stu and having lunch will Ellen & Clawson. I treasure every moment and every memory. Rest in peace. Jan & Dan Lev Ron, Israel

Chris Hicks

February 28, 2015

I honestly feel I'm a better person for having known Winnifred, one of the sweetest, most genuine people on the planet. For those who aren't aware of it, Winn was part of a fun little 1980s Deseret News commercial that is posted on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UStvRo70i-8

Nancy and Joe Lyon

February 28, 2015

Dear Jim, Steve, Mark and Ann,
How we loved Aunt Win and Uncle Stu. Your family holds a special place in our hearts with wonderful memories and special times spent mostly laughing and eating. While we have been gone, Aunt Win continued to send brief emails to us in Switzerland. She buoyed us up more than we can express. And of course, our family traditions are filled with food from Aunt Win's wonderful recipes. We were able to find copies of her great "Mormon Country Cooking" for all of our children. It has become a staple of the Lyon family.

We cherish our relationships with each one of you and are thrilled with the friendships that the next generation of cousins have with one another.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you, dear cousins,
Nancy Sonntag Lyon and Joe Lyon

Ilene Andersen

February 27, 2015

Ann, It's been a long time since I've seen you but I remember you with fondness. You served with me in our ward relief society presidency many years ago. You were such a help. I remember your sweet mother and the many works she did. I remember reading her column in the Deseret News. I think you even had her come to one of our Relief Society meetings. Just want to send along my love and sympathy at this time. May the Lord bless you.

February 27, 2015

Winnifred: you were loved, admired, and appreciated by all. I so enjoyed the Morrell Reunions. "Death is not extinguishing the light, it is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come." (Tagore) Love and thoughts are with family, Ruth Morrell Naumann

Pam Tueller

February 27, 2015

Sister Jardine was a wonderful teacher to learn from. I remember her lessons well, both about cooking and life. I have taken them into my heart and home many times over the years since we have moved from your ward, Jim & Jeanne. I have always loved her example & yours. Our deepest condolences. Forever, Shayne & Pam Tueller family

February 27, 2015

Jim, Steve, Mark and Ann,
Win was a light in my life and in the lives of my children! When the father of my children left and the girls were 2,3 and 7, Win had us to dinner once a week for years. We laughed so much with Win and Stu and those memories were bright spots in hard times. I also had the privilege of being one of her "recipe testers and reviewers" for Win at the Deseret News. And we were in the same ward for many years. To say Win Jardine IS an extraordinary woman is an understatement. I loved her dearly!
Betsy Chatlin

Susan Young-Pearce

February 27, 2015

Dear Children of Stu and Wynn,

I am sure you do know know me but I am and daughter of Spencer and Erla Young. My mother Erla went to school with Stu at Davis High School and she was also associated with your Mom on many different levels of Church and community. I knew your parents and thought they were wonderful. They allowed me to stay with your family in Colorado Springs when I was dating my first husband, a cadet at the Air Force Academy. I know that they opened their home to many people and I remember their generosity and hospitality to our family. I was a runner for many years and remembered you Dad running so many races even in his later years. He was so enthusiastic and always at the finish line encouraging all the runners. They were a great couple that influenced so many lives. I am sure the reunion is great in heaven with all those who knew and loved them including my parents who have been gone about ten years. Just wanted you to know that I knew them and appreciated their lives as they intertwined with our lives. I know you miss them but we all desire to leave our mark on this world as they did. Just want you to know that I am thinking about your family at this time. Susan Young Pearce

February 27, 2015

My family is proud to know the stellar Jardine family. Our memories are full and many. May you all find the peace and overwhelming love that so many feel for all of you. Aunt Win is a beautiful crown jewel who never forgot a name or an opportunity to do good - and her children are likewise. I'm happy to know that her and Stu are together again - what fun they must be having!

Much love, Becky Cannon Bruggeman

Laura Howe

February 27, 2015

I want to be like Win when I grow up.

Stacey Francone

February 26, 2015

Mark and Jardine family. Your mother sounds like an amazing woman. My thoughts are with you.

February 26, 2015

I worked for Winnifred at the Deseret News for several years. She was the finest example of all that is good in this world. She helped me to appreciate and love my chosen field of Family and Consumer Sciences (Home Economics). She was a wonderful and caring person. A person that I have tried to emulate. She was a wonderful woman.

Christine Eggett Jensen

February 26, 2015

I have known and admired Winnie for many years, and she has been a wonderful example of all a Latter-day Saint woman should be. You are blessed to be part of her family, and we send our deep sympathy as you miss her. How blessed we are to know this parting is only temporary! Sincerely, Shirley Porath

Brent and Diane McMaster

February 26, 2015

Dear Jim and Jardine family,

It seems that every missionary story has an angel component. My mission in The Western States/Colorado Springs 1963 was no exception!

It was your angel mother who reenergized, rescued, repaired, and re fueled a missionary in need of the kindness, awareness, sensitivity and home cooked meals necessary for a weary elder.

Winnifred and Stu and the Jardine family were an oasis in the desert, a silver lining in a cloudy sky, and an inspiration to me to fly high and reach for the stars!

I love your family and the influence you have had in my life.

Thank you for the years of friendship and love.

Diane and I are out of town and will miss being at the services. May the Lord bless you at this tender time.

Lauree Olsen

February 26, 2015

Win was on the phone when I went to I went to visit her one day. I was delighted and honored when she told her caller, "I have to go now, my friend Lauree is here to see me."
Lauree Olsen, Chaplain
Cornerstone Home Health & Hospice

February 26, 2015

We all loved Winnifred!!! I served with her on Elaine Cannon's YW General Board. She always brought a touch of sunshine mixed with deep devotion to anything she did. Thanks Winni, for wonderful memories of you! Ann Seamons, Provo UT

Douglas Palmer

February 25, 2015

Winn Jardine was a wonderful friend and journalist at the Deseret News. I remember her and her good husband very well. She was a friend to everyone there and will be missed for many reasons. My condolences and best wishes to her family.

Doug Palmer

Martina Norr

February 25, 2015

What an honor to have taken care of such a wonderful and accomplished righteous woman--Winnifred Cannon Jardine. Winnifred always lifted me. She lifted everyone who entered her home. I can speak for myself and my co-workers at Cornerstone Hospice that we will miss her terribly. She was a missionary to the end. All of her hospice aides received a Book of Mormon with a bow on it! They smiled and will keep it because they loved her.

It is no coincidence that we called her Win. For she is victorious and has won her glorious crown. She has fought a good fight and has won. I believe she is still about God's business beyond the veil. She is bound no more by her 95 year old body, but free to accomplish more than she could possibly have dreamt of in this life. She is free to learn more than she ever dreamt of. She is free for she freely gave to all.

I cannot begin to dissect all of Lord Alfred Tennyson's poem Ulysses but when I read it I think of Win. Her travels have taken her far. Her desire and capacity for learning have made her a woman of great intellect. Metaphorically and physically, when she was no longer able to sail away she welcomed so many to her port always wanting to give of her knowledge, love, and uplift the wanderer. She was a lighthouse to us all. There is so much of Lord Tennyson's poem that I would like to share but will only share this:
Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho'
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved heaven and earth; that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

I miss you my forever friend.

Martina Norr, RN BSN
Cornerstone Hospice

February 25, 2015

I am not a member of the family but a long time devoted fan. I collected many of Winnifred's recipes from her long time column in the Deseret News. These recipes continue to be family favorites that have been passed on to my children, family and friends. What a legacy she leaves. - Sharon V. Packer

February 25, 2015

Winnie was a wonderful person and a joy and a wonderful blessing in in my life and in the lives of my daughter Tami and my grandaughters Alex, Maris and Gabby Cromar.
I was baptized over 40 years ago, Since I enjoy cooking so much I felt I needed to learn to cook like a Mormon, Then Lo and Behold in the Ensign came the article that Winnie had written. "How to be a Gourmet and a Mormon too" I read that article so many times and took it all over the world and the U.S.A as I followed my husband in his career.
I have also collected all of her cookbooks along the way. She autographed all of them for me a couple years ago. What a treasure I have. Each time I would see Winnie and Stu they would always give me a hug and made me feel so very special.
I rea]ly learned to love them both so much.
I will miss her hugs and smiles very much but I am so thrilled for her new journey and that she will be reunited once again with Stu and all her family. What a reunion party will going on.
Betty Feigel
Mother of Tami Mowen Steggel

Linda Liddle Bartholomew

February 25, 2015

My dad Theron Liddle worked with her at the Deseret News and published her book Famous Mormon Recipes. We love the books and use a lot of the recipes. I know my parents were so fond of the Jardines and enjoyed their association with them. My condolences to your family.

Kari Robinson

February 25, 2015

On behalf of the BrighamYoung Granddaughters Association I send sympathy and much love to the Jardine Family! We love her very much and are deeply grateful for her love, support of and contributions to our association/family through the years! She will truly be missed!

February 25, 2015

Growing up next to the Jardines, I have many wonderful childhood memories of Win and Stu. I especially remember her amazing Orange Rolls , amount many other delectable treats she made for my family. Besides her wonderful, mouth watering treats, I learned many traditions the Jardine family practiced for different Holiday's. I was so happy I was able to bring my Father by to say hello about 2 years ago before he passed. A few years before that, I stopped by with my children to show them my childhood home, also to meet Win and Stu. As always, they were so gracious and loving. The sun will be a little dimmer without her shining smile and spirit.

Loving regard,

Ronda Goodman

Michael Madsen MD

February 25, 2015

While I did not know your mother she sounds special. It is hard to loose a mom. While I don't know all of you, her children, those that I do know are outstanding. A testimony of her goodness and influence. God bless you all,
Michael Madsen MD

February 25, 2015

Dear Jim, Mark, Ann and families,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother. She was truly a wonderful woman, as evidenced by each of you and your wonderful children. Each of you hold a dear place in our hearts. You are in our prayers.
Dave, Becky, Dan and Will Pittam

Bob amd Jane Harrington

February 25, 2015

Dear Jardines: Jane and I want to express our love and respect for your beautiful mother. She was always full of life and energy. She had a soft guiding way about her that made you want to do better. We love the times we spent with her and your family. We will miss her and know that your memories will remind you of her constant love. Love from Bob and Jane Harrington

Julie Magness

February 25, 2015

I have so many fond memories of dear Winn Jardine. The Jardine Family was our next door neighbor for several years. Ann was my dear friend. Winn Jardine was so fun to live by. My Mom and I would run over often to try out new recipes that Winn had made. I loved her positive outlook on life. I learned so many things from Winn that I think about a lot during my life. She has certainly contributed to her community and church. We love her and will treasure the dear memories we had with her and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time. Julie Orgill Magness

February 25, 2015

Although we never met, Winnifred Jardine was my hero. I avidly perused my copies of MORMON COUNTRY COOKING and MANAGING YOUR MEALS. I felt I had Winnifred by my side in the kitchen advising and instructing me while I cooked and learned. What a blessing it must have been to have been nurtured and loved by such a mother.
Diana Wilson Wing

Holly Mullen

February 25, 2015

To the Jardine family:

I'm so sorry to read of Win's passing. Yet...what a life she packed into her years. I will always remember Win as the kind and energetic food editor at the D News. I was a cub reporter on the news desk, it was my first job out of college and Win came straight to my desk the first day to welcome me. I loved talking about food, local culture and books with her. She was so well-read. I also loved the relationship she and Stu shared. He would so often come to the office and wait patiently while she hammered out a late story or proofed pages for the food section. They showed such true love for each other.

Thank you for sharing Win with the world for nine decades. I will always remember and love her. My sincere condolences to all of you.

Holly Metcalf

February 25, 2015

D James and Elaine Cannon loved Win and Stu and so do we! She will be missed, but remembered fondly. Blessings on all he Jardines. Holly and Richard Metcalf

Wendi (Truswell) Brierley

February 25, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of sister Jardine. I might have gone to East High with one of her children, but not sure about that. I remember one day after school when I was a senior, my mom and I went to some kind of fair at what was then the Salt Palace. There was a cooking display, and a new book, Mormon Country Cooking. My mom told me she was curious, and purchased the book, which was compiled and written by sister Jardine. As a surprise, she gave me the book for Christmas. My boyfriend-who later would become my husband, came home from his mission, and while we were courting, I made him some of the dishes from that book. My personal favorite was the sloppy joe recipe. We've moved five times in the 31 years we've been married, and sadly, the book has been missplaced. I still have it, I just don't know which box it's in. Thanks for improving my cooking in some measure, sister Jardine, I know the angels in heaven are doing some mighty good eating right now! May God hold her family in the palm of His hand and comfort them.

Richard Warner

February 25, 2015

May memories of your remarkable mother, grandmother, friend linger... as numberless concourses of angels carry her to the heavenly home.

With love,

The Warners

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