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Daisy Tew Obituary
Daisy Josephine Allred Tew, 95, returned to her loving Father in Heaven on February 19, 2006, at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo, Utah.
She was born in Afton, Wyoming, to Nelson Calvert and Sarah Miranda Nelson Allred on November 12, 1910. Daisy married the love of her life, Merrill B. Tew, on November 10, 1933 in the Salt Lake Temple. She was the loving mother of 8 children who were the center of her life.
Music was one of Daisy's greatest interests. She accompanied Merrill when he sang and taught her children to appreciate musical excellence. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving wherever called. She loved gardening and canning the "fruits" of her labors, caring for her roses, and writing family newsletters. She served an LDS mission with her eternal companion in Los Angeles, CA from 1978-80. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and sang with the Madsen Memorial Chorus. In her later years, she looked forward to family get TEW-gethers, camping and picnicking with her loved ones, and watching videos with her friends.
She is survived by seven children: Don Calvert (Gloria) Tew, Merrill Lloyd (Alta) Tew, Genielle (Winn) Brown, Nolan Allred (Shirley) Tew, Ramona (Pete) Bogardus, Beverly (Allan) Hash, and Wayne Leon (Patrice) Tew; 36 grandchildren; 105 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Olive Allred.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Farrell, 15 brothers and sisters, 1 daughter-in-law, 4 grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grandview 2nd Ward Chapel, 1081 West 1000 North, Provo, Utah, where friends may call from 9:00-9:50 a.m., prior to services. Interment will be at the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem. Funeral directors, Berg Mortuary.
Daisy touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with. She will be missed by many.
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Rosalyn Carter
February 22, 2006
Dear Tew Family,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. I lost my mother in November and it leaves an empty space you cannot fill. I am a relative on the Tew side and I will always remember Uncle Merrill and Aunt Daily at the reunions singing and having a good. They were both delightful people! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Marion Willis Jones
February 21, 2006
Dear Tew Family, what a gracious woman your mother was. You were so lucky to have her. Your dad was my seminary teacher, and music teacher. Of course your mother was always at the piano when I came to your house for a vocal lesson. Do you remember one time I stayed with you when your folks went out of town for a few days. I couldn't believe they trusted me to feed you and keep you alive while they were gone. I am hoping that Sister Tew didn't have to suffer. I know each of you has wonderful memories of her.
Sincerely
Jack and Marion Jones
Donalda De Adder
February 21, 2006
To the Tew Family
Both your mom and dad were great supporters of the local AARP meetings. After your father's death Daisy would still come and play the piano for a sing-a-long. How we all enjoyed her talent. She was a great inspiation to all of us and will be greatly missed.
Donalda De Adder Past Pres. AARP, Provo Branch
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