Beth Campbell

Beth Campbell 1917 ~ 2009 Beth Campbell returned to her Heavenly Father surrounded by her loving daughters. After 91 years, the last few with a declining mind and body, she was ready. Beth was born on July 26, 1917, in Magna, Utah, to Leo and Cora Olsen. She came into the world with two adoring older brothers, Leo Kenneth and Harold. Four years later brought a move to Salt Lake City and a baby sister, Phyllis. Beth spent the rest of her life in Salt Lake City where she married Carlyle B. Campbell and raised five daughters; Marsha (David) Walker, Kay, Susan (Ralph) Smart, Joy, and Carla (Chris) Culverwell. Beth's life was filled with service to others. During her earlier years she was a devoted Girl Scout leader and a member of the Salt Lake Stake Sunday School Board. She became a Primary worker and would serve for many years as the Riverside Stake Primary Secretary. As her children started school, PTA became a focal point in her life as she served in various positions, including PTA president at Jackson Elementary and as a member of the Regional Council. She was called to be Relief Society President of the 15-34th Ward, where she served for eleven years, surviving three long-term bishops. She would later become a Relief Society secretary and was a long time visiting teacher. She served many years as captain of Camp 34 of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She joined the Utah Heritage Foundation and volunteered many years as an historical home guide. She especially loved being the head guide for the Devereaux House. She also spent endless hours caring for her ailing mother and then her husband. Before Alzheimer's' took her independence she was an avid quilter, making quilts at home for her family and quilting with others in various quilting organizations. Often, those entering the house had to crawl under a quilt to get anywhere besides the front door. Once she began having grandchildren they became the light of her life. Lara Walker, Clayton (Michelle) Walker, Julie (John) Shupe, Shelley (Darryl) Murphy, Nathan (Michelle) Walker, and Darcie (Ben) Coates could do no wrong. She loved every minute she was able to spend with them. But those great grandchildren, (in alphabetical order) Abigail, Addison, Ashley, Aspen, Cole, Eli, Gena, Grace, Katelyn, Parker, Summer, and Tate, were truly special to her. Although she enjoyed and benefited from the love and care of each family member, a special bond developed with her daughter Joy who had the privilege of living with her and her granddaughter Julie who was often there as her personal nurse. Our thanks to Hospice of Utah who gave such kind and gentle care those last few weeks. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, siblings, and sons-in law, David and Chris. She was a mentor and a supporter to all who loved her. We are so happy her health and mind have been restored, but we will all miss her greatly. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 3 at 12 noon in the 29th Ward, 1100 West 500 North, Salt Lake City. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, March 2, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at the Desert Mortuary, 35 East 700 South, Salt Lake City and for one hour prior to services at the ward. Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to do so may donate to the Primary Children's Medical Center, the Daughter of Utah Pioneers Museum, or Hospice of Utah.