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ROYCE TWITCHELL Obituary

Royce Elaine Campbell Twitchell 11/11/1939 ~ 6/29/2011 Royce C. Twitchell, passed away in her home in New York City, on June 27, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Royce was a prominent pianist, accompanist and coach for the various musical organizations in the Provo and Salt Lake areas from 1961 until she and her family moved to New York City in 1987. She is survived by her loving husband, Noel E. Twitchell, three daughters, Amanda (Douglas) Bush of Clarksburg, West Virginia, Hilary (Tyke) Martin of Highland, Utah, Heidi (Lance) Erickson of Pocatello, Idaho, a sister Kathryn (Frank) Milliman of Anchorage, Alaska. She leaves behind eight grandchildren and two great-grand sons. Funeral Services will be held on Sat. July 9th at the LDS 3rd Ward Church, 197 S 300 W Delta, Utah at 12:00. Viewing services will be at 10:30 until time of service. Flowers may be sent to Nickel Mortuary, Delta Utah. Online register book at www.obitsutah.com.

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Published by Deseret News on Jul. 8, 2011.

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Walter Rudolph

August 3, 2011

Noel,

Marilyn and I send our love. My memories go back to '64 when I first met you and Royce. You drove me to SLC; my first student opportunity to escape Provo. Soon thereafter there was the BYU "Tosca" and then UO--Merry Wives, always with the two of you helping me learn some performance ropes. Royce was everything everyone said..........and much more. The "much more" is what you have to look forward to.

Marilyn and Wally

Mark Child

July 21, 2011

Noel,
I will be forever grateful for the years I have counted you and Royce as my friends. I treasure the hours spent singing together in Utah Opera productions and on the road singing in schools all over Utah. It was wonderful that I could drop in on you and Royce in New York over the years; both of you always made me feel welcome. Royce had a talent unmatched and a spirit as big as eternity. She will be missed. We love you both, Mark and Deb Child

Jolyn Nebeker

July 19, 2011

Noel, my heart goes out to you. I have wonderful memories of shared times with you and Royce. I will never forget going into NYC and spending the day with her and then getting to join her in the orchestra "pit" of Hotel as she played for the production that night. I will be listening for her playing to her hearts content now that she has no restrictions. God Bless you and your family.

Carolyn Hollingshaus

July 13, 2011

Noel, Richard and I sang in Utah Opera chorus from about 1982 to 1986. We loved both you and Royce and have many happy memories of working with both of you! Please know that we love you and pray that you will be blessed with peace.

Janet Bradshaw

July 8, 2011

Way back in the early 60's I sang in the Utah Valley Opera production of Carmen. Noel was one of the gypsies--what fun we had with the famous quintet, and what finesse was displayed at the piano with Royce's accompanying and coaching. This talented couple greatly enriched BYU's Music Department for the years they were there, setting a standard for those who came after. I have great memories of, and admiration for, Noel and Royce's talents and contributions. To the family, may you remember the good times.
Love,
Janet (Merrill) Bradshaw

Toni Allred

July 8, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I also have fond memories of Noel and Royce from my childhood. I send my love and condolences to the family. My Grandmother was Emma Twitchell Talbot and my father is Arnold Talbot. May you find comfort through the spirit at this time.

Kristine Davis

July 8, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My Grandmother was Cecil Twitchell and my mother is Adeline B. Petty. I remember Royce from my childhood before you moved to New York, she was such a talented lady and made a great impression on me. As a family we would like to send this message that we are thinking of you at this time of loss and pray that you will be comforted.

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