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Faye Purdy Obituary
KAYSVILLE- Faye Darlene Iverson Purdy, age 71, passed away Friday, August 9, 2002 at the University of Utah Hospital from complica-tions of battling Leukemia. She was born July 21, 1931 in Washington D.C. the daughter of Clarence Magnus and Merle Waid Iverson. She graduated from Davis High School and Utah State University with a degree in Home Economics. Faye married Gerald (Jerry) Anderson Purdy on March 19, 1951 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Faye supported Jerry as coach, Mayor, and County Commissioner. Jerry passed away August 23, 1993. She taught for 22 years at Kaysville Jr. High School, retiring in 1991. She loved world traveling with her husband. Faye loved life and serving others, but most important to her was her family. Faye belonged to the Athena Club, Garden Club, AAUW, Art Club, Fine Arts Club and the Literary Club. She was instrumental in starting the Davis Citizens Coalition Against Violence (DCCAV) and the Domestic Violence Shelter in Kaysville. Faye was an active member of the Kaysville 12th Ward. Surviving are three sons, Steve (Pat) Purdy, Kaysville; Rodg (Denise) Purdy, Georgia; Russ Purdy, Kaysville; one daughter, Sue (Mark) Hellewell, Kaysville; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother, Bob Iverson, Arizona. Preceded in death by her husband and parents. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Crestwood LDS Chapel, 1039 E. Crestwood Road. Friends and family may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main and Thursday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to the Domestic Violence Shelter in Kaysville. Send to DCCAV, P.O. Box 772, Kaysville, Utah 84037. e-mail condolences to the family at [email protected]To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jay Hess
August 20, 2002
Faye was one of the prettiest and nicest girls I knew at DHS '48.
One of the meals I enjoyed so much that it is still bright in my memory was prepared by a young Lieutenant's wife at Williams AFB, AZ in 1955 for a home sick Aviation Cadet. It was my first Ribeye steak.
When Faye joined Jerry at CHS activities, her smile and enthusiasm brightened the day.
Her achievements amaze me.
Lt Col Jay C. Hess USAF(Ret)
Marianne Springer
August 17, 2002
To the family of Faye Purdy: I enjoyed many years being a "daughter" to Faye and Gerry--as they invited me to go various places with them and my friend, Susan. Faye was my role model. I remember her going to Utah State and finishing her degree in Home Economics. I just finished my undergraduate degree (after these many years!) in the same field, with the updated name of Family and Consumer Sciences. (I don't have a teaching certificate, however.) Faye was a person who liked to do a lot of things, and she had many interests, including art, which I admired. It enriched my life having known such a wonderful person. Her courage in the face of leukemia was admirable. Much love to all the family.
Bradley Purdy
August 13, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Aunt Faye will be missed.
RUTH ANN ROBINS
August 13, 2002
My condolences about your mother. She was a wonderful lady and teacher. I was from the class of 1974, Davis High. Again, my thoughts are with your family.
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