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Beverly Waite Obituary

BEVERLY (LANDGREN) WAITE, 87 IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Beverly (Landgren) Waite, wife of Dr. Willis D. Waite, former headmaster of Keith Country Day School and professor of psychology at Rock Valley College, passed away Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, at their home in Idaho Falls. Beverly was born March 23, 1924, in Duluth, Minn., to Arthur and Bertha Landgren. They lived most of their lives in Rockford, Ill. Beverly was an outstanding student at Rockford East High School, serving as an officer of her class and recognized with the Daughters of the American Revolution Medal. She majored in music at Brigham Young University and later took classes at the University of Illinois and Rock Valley College. She was an avid tennis player, having been the Rockford Young Women's champion for three consecutive years. She played lots of tennis with her husband, sons and many friends in the Rockford area. She devoted her life to her family and to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Along with her husband, she served as a missionary when he presided over the missionary work in Paris, Ivory Coast, West Africa; Lausanne, Switzerland; Brussels, Belgium and Metz, France. They also served in the Switzerland, Chicago, and West Jordan temples. She was an avid genealogist, having prepared thousands of names of her Swedish ancestry. Her musical talent as a pianist and singer touched the lives of many. While serving in the Ivory Coast, she taught 20 Ivorians how to play the piano and presented them in a recital. Survived by her husband; sons, Randall W. of Springville, Utah, Willis "Bill" D. II (Clea) of Gilbert, Ariz., and Thomas D. (Gina) and James A. (Beth) of Idaho Falls; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, John D. Landgren (Janey) of Rockford; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held in the West Jordan, Utah Stake Center with interment in Hyde Park, Utah cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund - which educates third world students at 50 East South Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT 84150. Condolences to the family may be sent to coltrinmortuary.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Nov. 23 to Nov. 24, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Beverly Waite

17 Entries

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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