Constance Marie Soutas Ewell

Constance Marie Soutas Ewell
In loving memory of our beautiful, active, vibrant mother, Constance Marie "Connie" Soutas Ewell, who died April 20, 2006, in Orem, Utah.
She was born June 19, 1929, in Richfield, Utah to Gus S. Soutas and Anna Rasmussen Soutas. Connie attended schools in Richfield, Utah, until they moved to Provo in 1942. She graduated from Provo High School in 1947. Connie married Arthur "Whimp" Ewell in Provo, Utah, August 3, 1952.
She worked for Mountain Bell Telephone Co. in various craft and management positions for over 33 years, retiring in May, 1981. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Provo.
Connie loved traveling, fishing, and hunting, shopping; and spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her many friends. She never missed sending cards to her family and friends for birthdays, anniversaries, every special occasion and thank-you cards.
Despite the damage osteoporosis had dealt to her frail body, she was still very active and vibrant, with appointments and activities every day. If you wanted a dinner date, you had to call early to get on her calendar.
Connie was recognized on March 25, as one of the outstanding, active senior citizens.
Against the odds, Mom beat cancer 29 years ago. She spent every day with a smile and a positive attitude. She had a "good word" for everyone and about everyone.
Connie is survived by her son, A. Gus (Cindy) Ewell, of Loveland, CO; step-daughters: Evelyn Nielson, of Pleasant Grove, UT; and Joan (Don) Ellison, of Orem, UT; step-son, Rodney C. (Marjory) Ewell, of Salt Lake City, UT; two granddaughters, 16 step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild, 41 step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; brother, Ivan C. Soutas, of St. George, UT; and sisters, Helen Points, of Oregon City, OR; Lillian Alder Carr, of Bountiful, UT; Geri Mayers, of Woodside, CA; and Mary Kimber, of Provo, UT. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur "Whimp" Ewell; daughter, Dawn Ewell; step-son, Lane M. Ewell; her parents; brother, DJ Soutas; and granddaughter, Cindy Ellison.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at 11 a.m., at the Berg Mortuary Drawing Room Chapel, 185 E. Center Street, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the mortuary Monday evening from 6-8 p.m., as well as Tuesday morning, one hour prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to info@BergMortuary.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Program, www.gideons.org/payment/donationsmemorial2.asp.