Glenda Wood Compton

Glenda Wood Compton 1927 ~ 2007 TREMONTON- Glenda Wood Compton, 80, returned to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 31, 2007. Glenda was born January. 27, 1927 in Brigham City, the fifth child of William Amos Wood and Ethel Davis. She spent her carefree youth in Corinne, where she graduated from Box Elder High School. As a young woman, Glenda worked at the Defense Depot in Ogden. When Glenda was 19 years old, she met her future husband, Dale, at a grange hall dance in Corinne. They were married in the Logan LDS Temple on March 5, 1947. In the early days of their marriage, Glenda and Dale worked side by side, dry farming and feeding cattle on their own family land in Thatcher; and on their Blue Creek Farm. Glenda had a true pioneering spirit, she embraced hard work. It was in Thatcher where Glenda raised her three daughters, Camille, Tamra and Lora. She strived to instill a strong work ethic into her children; she worked not only on the family farms, but also cared for Thatcher Elementary School and worked in the cafeteria at Morton Thiokol. Through these jobs, Glenda met many good friends who have remained close throughout the years. Glenda was an avid gardener and homemaker. She loved spending time working in the yard with Dale. She took pride in her work and enjoyed each and every bloom. Dale and Glenda's efforts were appreciated by the entire Thatcher community; they won several awards for "Most Beautiful Yard" in Tremonton. She was a proud member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She happily served the Church in numerous positions including Primary Presidency, Relief Society Counselor, Sunday School Teacher, and Visiting Teacher. She also served as a Temple Worker in the Logan Temple. She was honored to have been called to this position and it brought her great purpose and joy. Glenda was happiest in the company of her family; she treasured each moment spent with her loved ones. She especially looked forward to family gatherings and holidays when generations of children would fill their home. Glenda is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dale; daughters: Camille (Wid) Carver, Plain City, UT; Tamra Call, Layton, UT; Lora Lee (Del) Nelson, Santa Clarita, CA; grandchildren: Melanie (Sam) Sanders, Hooper, UT; Todd (Janicka) Carver, Plain City, UT; Teresa (Chris) Kolts, So Weber, UT; Amie (Brett) Hadley, Plain City, UT; Christy Carver, Plain City, UT; Thad (Laurie) Call, NSL, UT; Crystal (Chuck) Maggelet, Salt Lake City, UT; Candice and Brittany Nelson, Santa Clarita, CA; great-grand-children: Aspyn Sanders, Jackson and Brady Carver, Gerald and Harrison Kolts, Sage, Sophie and Millie Hadley, Whitney and Tyson Call, Drew, Lexi, Hailey and Erica Maggelet; great-grand-daughter Samantha Sanders and her son Sebastian; brothers Rex Wood, Yuma, AZ; and Doyle Wood, Corinne, UT; and was preceded in death by sisters Melissa Gilbert and Fay Holman; brother Gale Wood and son-in-law Osborne Jay Call. Funeral services will be Wed., April 4, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Thatcher-Penrose Ward, 11475 W. 10400 N., with a family viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment at Thatcher Bothwell Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at McKay Dee Hospital and Pine View Transitional Rehab Center for all the care they gave our beloved mother. Condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com