Virginia Elizabeth Monks

1927 - 2013

Virginia Elizabeth Thomas Monks, age 85, of Myton passed away February 21, 2013 at her daughter's home with her family by her side.
Virginia was born July 8, 1927 in Price, Utah, to Theodore William and Millicent Ann Stewart Thomas. She married Calvin J. Monks Dec. 20, 1951 in Elko, Nev. He died March 24, 2006.
Virginia was a teacher at Myton Elementary until her retirement. She was a long time member of the Myton Presbyterian Church. Virginia served many years as a Utah Girl's State counselor. At her death, Virginia was still a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Virginia loved her family and delighted in being with them. She especially found great joy with her grand and great-grandchildren. Virginia was an independent woman and thought nothing of loading up the children to drive over the mountain to Price, Utah, or to California to visit family. She enjoyed going to Nine Mile with her family for picnics, hikes and gathering wood. Virginia loved taking walks on the farm, picking asparagus, and giving hugs.
In their early married years, Calvin, Virginia and family spent summers in Colorado on a ranch and they have many fond memories from that time. She was a wonderful swimmer, even daring to water ski during the numerous trips to the lake. Virginia was a great cook and her chocolate sheet cake was her family's favorite.
She is survived by her children, Brad Monks, Provo; Michelle (Ralph) Ames, Roosevelt; Jane Osborne, Wood Cross; Tom (Boni) Monks, Myton; Kathy (Scott) Pedersen, Vernal; 15 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin, her parents, her siblings, Ted Thomas, Jr., Beverly Whipple and grandson Matthew Mecham.
Funeral services were held Feb. 25 at the Myton Presbyterian Church.
Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Condolences may be shared at www.hullingermortuary.com.