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Helen Gubler Squire
1930 - 2014
Helen Gubler Squire
1930 - 2014
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BORN
1930
DIED
2014
Helen Squire Obituary
Bountiful, UT-Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Helen Gubler Squire, passed away October 16, 2014 peacefully returning to the open arms of her Savior and Heavenly Parents. Surely there is great rejoicing and blissful celebration in heaven as we mourn her passing on earth.
Helen was born May 3, 1930, to Joseph Edward "Ed" Gubler and Thora Wilson Gubler in LaVerkin, Utah. She was the fifth of seven children. Helen danced her way into the heart of DuWayne G. Squire and these sweethearts were married for eternity in the St. George Temple on December 10, 1947. They were blessed with nine children; two of their little angels died as infants.
Helen was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous callings including Primary President, Relief Society President and Primary chorister. Blessed with the voice of an angel, she was known for her beautiful soprano voice and she filled her home with music. DuWayne and Helen served two missions-the St. George Historic Sites Mission and Virginia Richmond Mission; they also served as temple workers. A woman of wisdom and ever stalwart in the gospel, Helen was an amazing example of faith, commitment, and charity, sharing her testimony in the life she lived. She was a teacher, exemplar, and friend to all. Helen will be remembered for her faith and faithfulness as well as her devotion to her family and her Savior, Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, DuWayne G. Squire, and children: M.J. (Joan) Squire of Kaysville, Kim (Nancy) Squire of Layton (serving a mission in Uganda), Brad (JoAnn) Squire of Bountiful, Verlynn (Tom) Sheffield of Bountiful, Sheralee (John) Steele of South Jordan, Melodee (Dean) Thornton of West Jordan, and Cyndee (Bret) Gallacher of Farmington. Among her posterity she counts 32 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death and joyfully welcomed home by her parents and grandparents, along with two beautiful children Kirk DuWayne and Krystal Squire, and two grandchildren, Colton DuWayne Steele and James Preston Thornton. Special thanks to her hospice caregivers Brandi and Leslie.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Bountiful Dry Creek Ward, 720 East 500 North in Bountiful, Utah. Family and friends may visit Sunday night, October 19 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, and Monday morning 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral. Graveside services and interment will be held Tuesday, October 21, 12:00 noon at the La Verkin City Cemetery in La Verkin, Utah. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com
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STEVE GILES
October 20, 2014
You are in our thoughts and prayers.Love STEVE and ANNALISA GILES
October 20, 2014
DuWayne & Brad,
Helen was one of the sweetest spirits that I have had the pleasure to encounter. No matter the situation, with her warm smile and bright eyes she always made us feel like part of the family. Helen will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Deepest love and sympathy,
Kevin & Dorothy McGuire
October 20, 2014
Dear Uncle Duwayne and Cousins,
What a wonderful blessing you have had in your lives, a Mother of love, kindness, and spiritual strength, which she shared with all those around her.
I was blessed to share some very special times with your family, what great memories I have.
Not a day will go by that you will miss and think of your Mother, tears and smiles will accompany the thoughts.
I love your family and will always cherish the love and memories we share. We are so blessed to have the gospel of Jesus Christ and a great heritage.
My Heart is with All of YOU!
Bev
Gary Ruesch
October 19, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Our family loves Aunt Helen and Uncle DuWayne so much. I don't remember how old I was when I realized that our families weren't actually closely related and that Helen and DuWayne weren't really my aunt and uncle. As close childhood friends my parents (Burdell and Verla Ruesch) were so close to Helen and DuWayne and as they raised their families they continued that special relationship (they even named one of my sisters after Aunt Helen). I always looked forward the times when Uncle DuWayne and Aunt Helen would come to visit our home in Salt Lake or we would go to Bountiful to so spend time with their family. To this day the city of Bountiful is special to me because that is where Aunt Helen and Uncle DuWayne live. Please know that my thoughts, prayers and memories will be with your family during this difficult week. There is a special place in my heart for the Helen and DuWayne Squire Family.
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October 19, 2014
Melody,
We were sad to read about your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know that we love you and thank you for sharing memories of her with us over the years.
- Norma Hodges and Jean Bergstrom
elly murphy
October 18, 2014
Helen was so kind to the people that lived at Hillcrest Care Center . Helen was an awesome nurse and care giver. Thanks Helen! Prayers and condolences to the family.
Craig and Jan Zwick
October 18, 2014
Sheralee and Verlyn and Family,
We join with so many others who love you in our expressions of genuine love and sympathy at this tender time. Your dear Mother graduates with honors as she has raised such an exemplary family. You are the "model daughters" for any Mother and we know of her significant influence in your lives. You will OFTEN feel her closeness, but you will ALWAYS feel her influence. WE LOVE YOU !
Lee Wright
October 18, 2014
Verlynn, We are so sorry for your loss. We sure love you and your family and hope this gathering will be a celebration of a life well lived. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
tina somers
October 17, 2014
Mel, Dean and Tessa we are so sorry about your mom and grandmother and we understand all of the emotions you are feeling. We love you and will keep you in our prayers??
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