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Beulah Griffith Obituary
1920 ~ 2011
Beulah Barker Key Griffith, 91, South Salt Lake, Utah died of natural causes Oct 18 2011. She was born April 22 1920 in Upalco, Utah to Calvin and Rhoda Barker, the oldest of thirteen children. She married Beverly Ross Key of Upalco and together they started to travel the country finally settling in South Salt Lake. She worked as a seamstress and a sales clerk and always found joy in serving others. Her passion was her family and she loved to cook for anyone who stopped by. She also loved to dig in the dirt and took great pride in her garden and yard.
She is survived by her children Editha Perez, Diana (Scott) Howey and Jon Key; seven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husbands, Beverly Key and Leroy Griffith, her daughter, Rhoda Louise and granddaughter Troy Perez.
An open house in her honor will be held Sunday October 23 at 3:30 at her house. Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 24 at 1:00 p.m. at Elysian Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South in Murray, Utah.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tiffany Phelps
October 24, 2011
I absolutely love what everyone has written here (especially what Aunt RuthAnne wrote) I attended her graveside service today, and I loved everything that EVERYONE said about her as well, (especially Shanynee (Sp) I loved every example that she used to try to describe this amazing lady, which has got to be an impossible task, but she did an amazing job!) She was a genuinly kind and loving lady, who always made everyone around her feel special, important, and loved. One thing that I will always remember about her, is not only how special she made everyone around her feel...but also, how she NEVER seemed to AGE!!! Such a beautiful lady, inside and out. Definately a fine example for us all. I'm so glad to have had my life touched by hers. I'll always remember her fondly. My love, thoughts, and prayers go out to her amazing family & friends. We love you!!!
Mary & Blake Syndergaard
October 22, 2011
Sister & Aunt, from your sister Mary Ellen & nephew J. Blake Syndergaard. Your warm welcomes to your home, being invited on occasions to Sunday family dinner's. These are some fond memories we have of you. Having a bigger sister for support during some of my difficult times in life you seemed to always be there with advise and love. I will miss you until we meet again love Mary. I have the fond memories of being best friends with Chad, coming to your house during the summer and helping in your yard we never left hungry, that was a big thing for 2 young growing teenagers. I remember dinners with you and Earl and his homemade ice cream, being able to rummage through his old "Truck Stop" souvenirs, like treasures was a blast. Thank you for giving us all a little of you to cherish until we meet again love Blake... Our prayers and love goes out to her children Eddie, Diane, & Jon. All of your grand kids, and great-grand kids, she was an inspiration to all of us.
Mary Ellen Syndergaard
October 22, 2011
Sister & Aunt, from your sister Mary Ellen & nephew J. Blake Syndergaard. Your warm welcomes to your home, being invited on occasions to Sunday family dinner's. These are some fond memories we have of you. Having a bigger sister for support during some of my difficult times in life you seemed to always be there with advise and love. I will miss you until we meet again love Mary. I have the fond memories of being best friends with Chad, coming to your house during the summer and helping in your yard we never left hungry, that was a big thing for 2 young growing teenagers. I remember dinners with you and Earl and his homemade ice cream, being able to rummage through his old "Truck Stop" souvenirs, like treasures was a blast. Thank you for giving us all a little of you to cherish until we meet again love Blake...
kathy burge
October 21, 2011
Your'e only brother left Chuck & Carolyn,niece Kathy,nephew Doug we have many memories to cherish of you, you will be missed so much by all of us in Texas, will miss your'e visits & phone calls,what an inspiration you were to all of us,we love you much!!
October 21, 2011
I love you gram
RuthAnn Sather
October 21, 2011
I am going to miss my sister, she has always been an inspiration to me. Her kindness knew no bounds, her generosity is something we should all pattern our live after, her strength and endurance are such an example to those who knew her. She never had a bad word or deed against anyone. What an example she as our oldest sister in our family has been to all of us.
Sister I love you and I am going to miss our visits, our phone calls and birthday wishes. My Birthday was never complete until I heard from you and heard you sing to me.
I know she is celebrating with her family that went before her, what reunion she must be having.
My love and thoughts go out to her children Jon,DeeDee and Eddie and all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is proud of all of you.
My prayers are with you .
Love you Aunt RuthAnn
Erin Jane Howey
October 21, 2011
I had the sweetest, kindest, most loving great-grandma ever. She inspired me to live life to the fullest. She was amazing and will be missed.
October 21, 2011
Beulah and I are only 14 days apart, lived next door to each other while we were growing up and have been friends all our lives. I will miss her. She was great fun and a true friend. Myra Iorg Mitchell
valerie johnson
October 21, 2011
My aunt was the most beautiful and kind woman, with such class and grace. She will be truly missed by all of us that had the opportunity to be touched by her positive and loving way. May we all use her example to follow how we live our lives and treat our family and loved ones with unconditional love like she would have. She is now a beautiful angel with our lord. love you aunt beulah...
October 21, 2011
I'm going to miss my beautiful kind sister. I can't believe she has gone. I just always knew she was always there for everyone. She has left a great a wonderful legacy. All the children and grandchildren are lucky too have such a wonderful mom and grandmother. We all love you Beulah and family. love Karen
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