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                      Marion Harper 

   What a great lady Marion is. To raise her children to be the great people that they are say's a lot about her. Marion's love for her family is inspiring to any one who knows her. She loves her family no matter what  mistakes they might make. I have always been so impressed by her steadfastness in the gospel.  Whe4n I first met Marion I thought Oh great, Bonnie's mom is Miss Molly Mormon. But now, I see that is a badge of honor to be shared with the world.

  When Marion was taking her treatments and staying with us, I was awed by her attitude.  Always smiling and with joy in her heart.  She taught me to trust in the Lord and he will carry you through.  I really enjoyed the time she was at our house.  We were working on a jigsaw puzzle the time, loved to give each other a hard time about not getting it done faster. (never did get done)

Her love for Doug was something that every married couple should aspire to.  It seems that no matter what happens in her life, family comes first.  She always wants to know that each of the kids and their families are doing, if everything is good with them. If she can she also attends as most of their activities as possible.

  I will always aspire to have her faith in the gospel and have the love for my family that she has.

                                                                             Love you Mom,

                                                                               Larry Henington

 

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Trina Erickson

I have a lot of memories with Grandma. I remember when I was really young helping her in her yard and garden, she always had such a pretty yard. One of my fun memories is when it was time to kill the chickens, I loved going to their house and helping do that. I will never forget the year I moved in with them. I was so sad when my mom left and Grandma was there and made me feel better. The best school year I ever had is when I lived there. That was the year Grandpa & Grandma went on their cruise, grandma left a note on my pillow and Corinne's pillow. It was just a short note, but I still have that letter and cherish it. I remember I used to tease Corinne terribly and I would tell grandma she hit me, or was being mean. Grandma would always come to my defense and tell her to stop, when really she wasn't doing anything. One thing I will never forget is the way grandma was with grandpa, you just knew she would do anything for him. I thought it was neat everynight they were side by side doing dishes. I am thankful for the values they taught me, family prayer was a big thing in their home. Grandma has always been a big part of my life and someone very special to me. I am thankful for all of the memories I have with her.

Patty Sheridan

My MOM

When ever I think of memories of Mom I can see her now over her big blue bread pan making bread with a hole in the center of her flour and puring the liquid in it and mixing it up and hardly can wait for the end result. Mom made the best bread and still does, I wish I knew what happened to the blue pan she used I would love to have it. I remember Mom being such a hard worker and always helping Dad and cooking good meals, one time after being in the hay field all morning I remember going in and having mash potatoes and white gravy and it tasted so good I ate so much I was sick , Mom was a good cook except for steak no a fence but I could never eat it, sorry Mom. One time after dark when we were all suppose to be doing work and getting supper, mom was out helping dad, and we were all goofing around and playing, chasing each other I ran out side running from some one and out back by her bedroom window I saw a shadow and went in the house screaming, and soon in came mom she was out there watch us playing around she did not get mad, but told us we need do learn to do what we are ask.
She always took pride in what she did and did it well she loved flowers and rocks and she has passed this on to me. When we would go somewhere she was gathering rocks and flowers up to take home or digging up starts of things , I do the same thing. In my prayers at night I thank My Heavenly Father for giving me such good parents and for the things that they taught me. Mom never talked negative about anyone she always had such a good attitude and taught us well. I am so proud to call her MOM.
Patty

Bonnie Henington

Remembering things about Mom is easy to do, She was the one who was there to help with the things of every day life. Mom made sure we knew how to cook, even though we probably made a big mess. I remember her being pretty patient most of the time. Also she'd work with us, Which made working with her fun. Sewing was the one thing I really didn't have the patients for and It would frustrate me so bad. Mom would just say OK, pick it out and start over, I did learn to sew pretty good and even got to enjoy it some. But I never will be as good as she is.

Canning is something I am real thankful she taught me, it is something that I was regularly. It has help to keep my family's supply up.

I also remember the old ironing board we had in the kitchen wall, and mom ironing her temple clothes and telling me how much the temple meant to her, Handling the clothes so gentle and with such love.

Mom came to stay with us when she had her treatments, It was a time where I was able to get some lone time with her, we would talk , laugh and really enjoy being together. I wasn't in the house alot when I was young, Seems like I was outside with Dad. So the times that we had was put to good use. Mom is as hard of a worker as Dad, I had to fight to get some lone time. I remember hiding under our trundle bed with a flashlight to read. Later mom told me how she would sit and read aloud to me. I love to read now and read just about anything. I know this was a love she instilled in me.

When each of the Kids were born she was their to help and Mom I'm so glad you were. I remember how scared I was with Trina, I know I had all of my younger sisters and brother, but I was on my own.

Your sense of humor is wonderful to listen to also, watching you and Larry work the puzzle and kid back and forth, some of the jokes that kids would play on you or Dad , even each other . You could get laughing so hard I sometimes wondered if you would past out. All in all , mom, there is much more I could write, but I'm going to close with telling you how thankful you were my Mother. Your unconditional love and support help pull me through some real rough times. Giving me the strength to go on,to become what I am today. Love you ALWAYS. Bonnie

Aspen Bird

I love her! I like to go to her house and play with her toys. She comes to my house and gives me presents for my birfday!

Corinne

Wow, I don't know where to begin. When you have the best mom in the world it is hard to know where to begin. I admire and love so many things about her. I admire her love and respect for Dad! Oh, she loves him so much. She never said or did anything that would imply otherwise even if he was being stubborn. I also know that growing up she treated us the same way, I don't remember her yelling or swearing more than an "Oh Hell" once in awhile. When that came you knew she was mad.
She was so good to cook meals for me and my friends before volleyball or basketball games. Then her and Dad would be to each game. It was so good to see them in the stands. One birthday I had drill team early in the morning and a basketballl game after school and Iwasn't going to be home all day. When I woke up Mom had a Happy Birthday banner up in the hall, and a piece of toast with a candle in it for me. That was one of the neatest birthdays I remember.She made sure I knew I was loved.
She was so talented in painting and in sewing. I would dream up these dresses I wanted for the dances and she would put all my thoughts together and make them. She was always so selfless. She made my wedding dress and then at my shower gave me a porcelain doll with a dress that she made just like my wedding dress. Mom never gives anything unless it is from her heart.
That is how she lives. She is so faithful and humble I love her so much for the example she is to me and my family. I loved how when all our kids were born she came and stayed with us and helped me. Mom loves all her grandkids so much, and they know it, she makes sure of that.

If only I can be the same type of mother and Grandmother that she has been and contiues to be now.

The Udy Memories Grandma!

Rawley says," Grandma is the Best" Last year at the reunion I ran up and gave her a big hug and kiss. She didn't even care that I was soaking wet. She hugged me back! She gives us candy and lets us play with her toys. I loved when she came and stayed with us for Christmas. She always remembers our birthdays and gives us cool stuff. I just love Grandma Harper.

Hannah--Grandma Harper is the BEST Grandma anybody can have. I love Grandma for a lot of things. I absolutely love it when we go to Grandma's or she comes to our house, because she always plays games with me or she lets me use her stuff.

Last year she made us a parade, she gave us some flags to march around with. After that we played outside in the water.There is nobody in the world who has a Grandma like Grandma Harper. I Just love Grandma. SHE IS THE BEST.

MacKall says," I like how we go help her in her yard, and to play with her toys when we go there. I like it when she comes and stays because she plays games with us. She gives us good treats.

Baxton- I just love Grandma for so many things. But something that meant the most to me was this year when I turned 12 and was ordained a deacon she gave me a special gift. She gave a note that said how much she and Grandpa loved me and that because I love knives, Grandpa would want me to have the pocket knife that he carried all the time. It would be my special memory of Grandpa. It meant and will always be kept safe.