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Beverly Waite Obituary
She is also survived by a brother, John D. (Janey) Landgren of Rockford, Ill.; another brother and sister-in-law, Kay Waite (Connie) of Farr West, Utah; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was born to Arthur and Bertha Landgren in Duluth, Minn., on March 23, 1924, but lived most of her life in Rockford, Ill. She majored in music at BYU and studied at the University of Illinois and Rock Valley College.
Her life centered around her family and being a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served five full-time missions with her husband when he presided over the Paris, France; Ivory Coast, Africa; Lausanne, Switzerland; and Metz, France, missions. For 25 years she served as an ordinance worker along with her husband in the Swiss, Chicago and Jordan River LDS temples.
She was an avid tennis player, having been Rockford, Ill., tennis champion for three consecutive years. She, her husband and sons played lots of tennis together. She was the champion ping-pong player on the S.S. America luxury liner going to her first mission to France.
As a genealogist she did many thousands of names for her Swedish ancestry.
Her talent as a pianist and beautiful singing voice enhanced the life of many. She served as choir leader several times and as a president of the Relief Society, Young Women, and early-morning Seminary teacher. While in the Ivory Coast she taught 20 Ivorians to play the piano and featured them in a recital. She served as pianist for the Joy Singers, a women's choral group from the Jordan River LDS Temple. She was beloved by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at the West Jordan Stake Center at 2700 West and 7000 South. Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services Tuesday at the church. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the Hyde Park, Utah, Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Perpetual Education Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Beverly Waite
Margaret Ellis
January 12, 2012
I am so saddened to see that your dear wife is no longer by your side in this life. My memories of you both are dear to my heart. God bless you President Waite.
Klane and Kaye Forsgren
December 3, 2011
Dear Willis Waite,
You and your wonderful wife, Beverly, have been an inspiration to our family. Her music ability was unsurpassed and she shared with everyone. Please know that we are thinking about you and wish you well.
Chris Frogley
November 30, 2011
Dearest Waite family,
Like so many before her our dear Beverly has graduated and has moved forward to continue the focus of her sweet life. Beloved of many and example to all, she will continue to be what endeared her to us. Please accept our condolences. To take mourning out of death is to take love out of life. Beverly will be missed until we meet again. Love always, Chris and Sharol Frogley
Vicki Bennion
November 30, 2011
Bro. Waite & family,
The funeral service was beautiful and uplifting yesterday as you honored your beloved sweetheart of 64 1/2 years. You & Sister Waite have shown all of us what love, happiness & life are all about. May you be blessed with strength and support as you are temporarily separated from Sister Waite.
Cal & Vicki Bennion
Mary Ferguson
November 28, 2011
Cher President Famille Waite,
I am sorry for the loss of your dear sweet wife and mother. She was a lovely lady! I very well remember the both of you coming to visit our little branch in Saint Nazaire and singing together the song "In the garden". You were such a charming couple ~ full of joy and enthusiasm, always positive, very personable and a great example to everyone of what true love is all about... Thank You for all these wonderful memories and your great testimony of the gospel.
We are fortunate to know that this step is only momentary, and that we will be with each together again for all eternity. May God be with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. Sincerely,
Marie-Lise Magre Ferguson
Gypsy Hummel
November 28, 2011
Dear Brother Waite and family,
Craig and I just wanted to thank you for your example to us in what a marriage should be. You both were a wonderful addition to the West Jordan 66th Ward and we thank you for loving us. We have you in our prayers and thoughts and love to all! Gypsy and Craig Hummel
Richard Page
November 28, 2011
Sister Waite was the most wonderful person. I was one of her missionaries in Paris. Each of us loved her and wanted to marry someone just like her. The purity of her heart and her joy at life radiated in her countenance. She will be missed, but never forgotten.
November 28, 2011
I am saddened by Sister Waite's passing but am buoyed by wonderful memories of the times I spent in your home, at church, and especially around the piano. I loved singing under her tutelage and for several of us as young men, she provided many great musical opportunities and experiences. I still remember many of the songs we practiced and performed. My heart goes out to you, President Waite as well as to Randy, Bill, Tom and Jim. May the Lord comfort you with the wonderful memories of a life well lived. John G. Bell
November 26, 2011
Dear Uncle Willis and Family,
I love and will miss Aunt Beverly very much. She was so wonderful and grand example of a dear lady. Our condolences and prayers go with you. Love Ron, Pat, Ronnie, and Niki
Ralph Hancock
November 26, 2011
What a sweet and lovely woman! And such beautiful service -- a great example to us all. I'm sorry I didn't get to talk with her again before her passing. I look forward to remembering her with friends at funeral.
November 25, 2011
Pres Waite, I am saddened that Beverly
has passed on, but also very happy
for she led a rightous and good life.
I have wonderful memories of her
in Rockford Ward, always engaged in
the gospel. my condolances to you
and your family,barbara Gridley Carlson
Greg Waite
November 24, 2011
Dear Cousin, I am so very sorry for your
temporary loss of your sweetheart. May the blessings of the spirit be with you
in the coming months and years.
Shayne Young
November 23, 2011
Mon Cher President Waite et famille de Soeur Waite
I give my love to all of you. President Waite, you were both wonderful mission parents and leaders by example in callings and marriage. To know that you have your sweet heart forever does continue to inspire me to live as I should. Soeur Waite does have the smile of an angel and I really did admire the meekness and love she had, while I was around her in the mission field. My thoughts are with you all, during this sacred time. Paris France Mission 74-76
November 23, 2011
A good woman has left this earth. We will see you in the near future. Good Luck to you Willis. Love Thelma Denton
Richard M Romney
November 23, 2011
Cher President Waite et famille:
Soeur Waite was a great, wise, and wonderful woman who loved the missionaries and made everyone glad. She and President Waite will always be remembered singing "La Vie en Rose" together. How blessed we all are to have the promises of eternity. Meilleurs voeux a tous et sachez que Notre Pere Celeste veille sur votre famille.
Nancy Auman
November 23, 2011
Dr. Waite and family. I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet wife and mother. I know you have many years of memories to sustain you through this difficult time. You are in my heart & thoughts. Sincerely, Nancy Auman former Keith Country Day School student
Willis D. Waite
November 23, 2011
Beverly Landgren Waite was the most perfect woman I have ever known! She was my Sweetheart for 64 and a half years. I am so grateful for my testimony that she lives through the Atoning Sacrifice of our Precious Savior and Dear Redeemer Jesus Christ.
It is hard to say AU REVOIR for a while. I will look forward to taking her into my arms when my schooling here on earth is complete. I express my love and thanks to my dear family and friends.
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