Remembering my Aunt LaVonne

LaVonne Stewart Wallace 1925 ~ 2009 LaVonne Stewart Wallace-our devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend-passed away on August 28, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 1, 1925, in Fairview, Utah, the third of four children of Arthur and Vera Peterson Stewart. LaVonne grew up in Fairview and married her sweetheart, Paul Kimball Wallace, on December 4, 1946, in the Manti Temple. Paul and LaVonne enjoyed a wonderful, full life together until the day she died. They had six children, 15 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. LaVonne loved to cook, to take walks with her sister and husband, and to root for the Utah Jazz. She embodied the highest qualities of friendship, blessing her friends through constant service. She belonged to the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She also relished holiday celebrations, selflessly devoting countless hours to preparing each detail of those celebrations for her family's enjoyment. How we will miss you until we see you again! LaVonne is survived by her loving husband, Paul; her children Stewart (Georgianna), Clark (Ellen), David, Peter-deceased (Julie), Michelle Bills, and Matthew (Cindy); and her sister, Bonnie Plant. She was preceded in death by her brothers Farrell and Garn; her son, Peter; and her great-grandson, Beck DeGraff. Her family thanks the medical staff at Harmony Healthcare for their great kindness. Funeral services will be held at Kenwood First Ward, 3080 South Kenwood Street (1765 East), Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. Viewing Monday, August 31, at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, from 6-8 p.m., and on September 1 from 9:45-10:45 prior to the funeral services at the church. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.