Thursday, July 30, 2009

Grandmas Obituary (sp?)


Orvilla Allred Stevens, 1926 - 2009

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great grandmother, Orvilla Allred Stevens, age 82, of Provo, Utah passed away peacefully at home, on July 28, 2009, among family members who loved her. Orvilla was born in Cardston, Alberta, Canada on December 6, 1926 to Golden and Josephine Allred, the first of six children. She grew up in Hillspring, Alberta, Canada and loved reading and music. Her talent for music was recognized early in her life and she sang on local radio programs as a teen. She graduated from Hillspring High School and continued her studies at a secretarial school in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. She married Blayne Franklin Stevens in the Cardston Alberta Temple, July 19, 1945. Five children were born to this union. Orvilla’s family and the gospel of Jesus Christ were the center of her life. This valiant and virtuous daughter of God has a long history of serving the Lord in the auxiliaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.An enriching, fulfilling, and beautiful part of Orvilla’s life was her gift of music and one that she graciously shared with others. Orvilla will be remembered for her powerful voice that touched the hearts of those listening. As an endeared member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for 21 years, she has been a featured soloist, sung at 42 General Conferences, 6 presidential inaugurations, sung for the Queen of Thailand, sung in 16 languages around the world, performed in local operas, theatre productions, and as a soloist in community productions of Handel’s Messiah. We have all shared in the blessings of her angelic voice in praise to the Lord; it was her way to say, “I love you.”Through her years in the choir and three temple missions she has seen much of the world. Orvilla and Blayne were companions in three temple missions: Seoul Korea, Denver Colorado, and St. Louis Missouri.Orvilla leaves a legacy of 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She is survived by her husband, Blayne Stevens and her five children; Mont (PJ) Stevens of Costa Mesa, California; LaRon (Jeannee) Stevens of Lindon, Utah; Gae Robinson of Provo, Utah; Mona Stevens of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Wendy (Jim) Selmos of Provo, Utah. She is enjoying a spiritual reunion with her father and mother, Golden and Josephine Allred, her sister Velora Smith, her grandson Shawn Robinson, and her daughter-in-law Trish Stevens.Her life will be celebrated at funeral services to be held Monday, August 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Grandview South Stake Center, 1122 North Grand Avenue, Provo, Utah. A viewing will be held at the Grandview South Stake Center Sunday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Monday morning preceding the funeral from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to info@bergmortuary.com.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Tender Moments

I can not say enough about my dear sweet grandma to even begin to tell you what an amazing person she is. I have learned so much from her and her example. She is the closest thing to perfect!! She has had many struggles with her health and yet she never ever complained. After her heart surgery 20 months ago she went into a rehab facility to do physical therapy and was doing very well. Unfortunately several people at the facility got the flu... including grandma. She was in the hospital for several days and grandpa decided that she was not going back and that he would care for her at home. He has done such an amazing job and has shown her sooo much love. For those of you who don't know I am EXTREMELY close to my grandma. I have either lived with her or a house away my whole life. She has done so much for me and I can never thank her enough. Her health is not good right now and we only have a few more days left with her. Her are some tender moments of a couple of those days. Forgive the no makeup messy hair bit on my part, but that's not what matters, what matters is these cherished moments with such a dear sweet grandma! I LOVE YOU GRANDMA and I am soooo thankful for eternal families!




















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Annistyn

Here is a very cute picture lol. Anni was laying on my parents bed watching a movie with her head phones on and oh so relaxed (she really is awake, I just couldn't get her to open her eyes). We all need a time like this =)


Tauni turns 15

My little sister Tauni turned 15 on July 18th. We had a family party at Brick Oven and then had a movie night in the back yard with her friends and extended family. I can't believe she is already 15 ...ohhh next year is going to be nuts boys will be callin and cars will be driven UGH! Love you T! My mom, me, Tauni, Sami and my Aunt Gae


Sista's

Brotha's

Very cute pink girls

Aunt Gae, John, Dad and Mom

My Sibs... aren't they cute

Wondering why my brother has a fat face... lol well he was jumped at a concert and got beat by 6 guys, looks pretty good for taking on 6. Glad your okay Shad!

Our Garden

Our garden is going crazy!!! Here are our first zucchini's, cucumbers and tomatoes, we also have onions, carrots, peas, strawberries, cilantro... SOOOO yummy. If anyone wants some zucchini we have PLENTY!


Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Our Giant Zucchini

This is what we came home too after our trip to Bear Lake for 4 days... lol I tried to show how big it was by putting a salt shaker next to it... our GIANT zucchini from our very own garden!