Erma Murray Casada

Erma Murray Casada 1926 ~ 2004  VERNAL - Erma M. Casada, our mother, was born September 5, 1926 in Jensen, Utah to Jonathan Moyes and Verlie Stewart Murray. She left this earthly journey to soar among the angels December 1, 2004. She was one of 12 brothers and sisters that grew up in Jensen, in a home filled with love, laughter and music. She graduated from Uintah High School with the class of 1945. Erma married Everett Hughes Goodrich in 1946 and four beautiful children were born. They later divorced and she married Elmer L. Casada in 1968. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, the Quartet, the Old Timers, and a volunteer at the Uintah County Care Center. Erma enjoyed bowling, singing and playing the harmonica. She was an avid Utah Jazz season ticket holder. Erma was very active and held many position her ward. She was also known for being very active and involved in the Democratic Party. Mother worked in the restaurant business until the age of 65. Some called her Erma, some called her Flo, and we called her mother. But everyone called her friend, the type that when you meet, they leave a lasting impression or an impact on your life. Erma is survived by Kelly (Binky) Goodrich of Rock Springs, WY, Gary Goodrich of Grand Junction, CO, Debra McCarrel, Jodie (Douglas) Miller of Salt Lake City, UT; grandchildren, Kristen Goodrich, Kelly Goodrich Jr, Kasey Goodrich, Aurora Goodrich, Kimberly Goodrich, Jason Goodrich, Brad McCarrel, Gavin McCarrel, Ryan Miller, and Tyler Miller; 11 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Macks (Geri) Murray of Lapoint, UT, Johnny (Renee) Murray of Big Bear Lake, CA; sisters, Alberta (Guy) Stewart of Vernal, UT, and Elizabeth Adams of Blackfoot, ID. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Sara, Thelma, Thelda, Verlie; brothers, Wilbur, Boyd, Dee; and a son-in-law, Kent McCarrel. Funeral Services will be held Monday, December 6, 2004, 11 a.m. at the Vernal LDS 4thWard building, 235 East 600 South, Vernal, Utah. Friends and family may call Sunday, December 5, 2004 from 6-8 p.m. at the Thomson-Blackburn Funeral Home, 15 East 100 North, Vernal, Utah and one hour prior to the services at the Vernal LDS 4thWard building. Interment will be at the Maeser-Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Thomson-BlackburnVernal Mortuary.