Areba Crockett Watkins

Areba CrockettWatkins 8/4/1901 ~ 4/11/2003  Areba Crockett Watkins, age 101, died April 11, 2003. Born Aug 4, 1901 in Logan, UT daughter of Hyrum E. Crockett and Susie Facer Crockett. Attended schools in Logan, graduating from BYC High in 1919. Moved to Salt Lake City 1921. Graduated from the U of U in 1925. Areba was a member of Alpha Chi Sorority, and played the violin in the University Orchestra. Married Eugene Peters Watkins, May 18, 1926, Salt Lake LDS Temple. He preceded her in death Jan 2, 1985. Areba was an active member of the LDS Church, serving in stake and ward leadership positions. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. In 1955, Areba, along with 11 other women, was instrumental in organizing the Volunteer Auxiliary at the LDS Hospital, the first of its kind in Utah. She was a charter, life and honorary board member and served in many leadership positions, including president. After 40 years of dedicated service, Areba retired as a volunteer in 1996, at age 95. Areba attended the temple faithfully until well in her 90s. She was loved by all who knew her, especially her family. Survived by two daughters, Marjorie W. (Warren) Davis, Judy Watkins; five grandchildren, Steven W. (Karen) Davis, Mark W. (Kelly) Davis, Susan D. (Mark) Woffinden, Brett W. (Bonnie) Davis, Carol D. (Troy) Nielsen; 20 great-grandchildren, one great great-granddaughter; and sisters, Su-sie C. Atwood, LaRae C. Earl. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene; daughter, Jeanne Watkins; brothers, Cardon, Cless, Joseph Crockett; and sister, Verba C. Hurler. Family wishes to express sincere appreciation to care givers from Home Option Senior Care and IHC Hospice who have enabled Areba to stay in her home for the final years of her life. Funeral will be Tues. April 15, 2003, 12 noon, Monument Park LDS 2nd Ward Chapel, 1005 S. 2000 E, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to LDS Hospital, Deseret Foundation, 8th Ave. and C St, SLC, UT 84103. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Larkin Sunset Lawn.