Lois Esther Child

Lois was born November 27, 1920 in Benjamin, Utah, to Carl Edwin and Esther Adamson Johnson. She passed away peacefully at her home in Springville on July 23, 2008. She grew up in Springville, Utah, where she graduated from Springville High School and also attended BYU. She married her high school sweetheart, Earl S. Child in the Salt Lake Temple on March 5, 1941. They are the parents of four children. She was actively involved in many activities in the LDS Church. She served in all auxiliaries on the ward and stake levels. She was involved in many civic and cultural organizations. She belonged to the Cultural Arts Club throughout her married life. She represented Springville as the Federated Women's Clubs' "My Fair Lady". She was on the charter committee to form the Festival of Trees. Lois and Earl were the grand marshals of the annual Art City Days Parade (Mom loved parades).



Lois was known for her exquisite handwork and sewing. She made beautiful clothes for herself and family. Her handwork pieces are family heirlooms. All eighteen grandchildren have a handmade quilt made for their high school graduation. She loved reading, gardening, homemaking, golfing and traveling.



She actively supported her husband in all his endeavors, whether civic, church or business. She was the woman behind the man, yet she was always a lady.



She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Earl S. Child of Springville; a daughter, Erlene (Lawrence) Barney of Salt Lake City; son, Richard J. (Rebecca) Child of Springville; daughter, Linda (Zane) Lubin of Scottsdale, AZ; daughter, Christine (Rod) Oldroyd of Springville; 18 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Edwin (Beth) Johnson of Springville; sister, Helen J. Moon of Provo; and several nieces and nephews.



The family would like to give heartfelt gratitude to Hospice for Utah, especially Karen and Maryan, and care giver Debbie Sorensen of Aspen.



Funeral services will be held Monday, July 28, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the LDS Chapel at 355 East Center in Springville. There will be a viewing Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South in Springville and Monday at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.