Williams_Mavis_9 Oct. 1919
Our beloved Mother and Granny, Mavis Labrum Williams passed away Dec. 5, 1997, following a brief illness. She lived her life to the fullest and contributed to all who knew her in a very special way. She came to this earth to learn, grow and contribute, and she did that to the end of her life. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was born to Thomas Orren and Evelyn Pearse Labrum on Oct. 9, 1919 in Bennion, Utah. She was married to Dean Evans Williams of Malad, Idaho May 29, 1940 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was employed at HAFB for 23 years, retiring in 1976. She loved her later avocation of interior decorator, in which she was involved until her death.
Mavis was an active member of the Ogden LDS 60th ward, and faithfully served in numerous positions throughout her life. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers for many years, recently serving as a chapter Camp Director. She was also a member of the Altruist Club and Litra Chimes Study Club. Her life was filled with church, civic work and her family. She and her husband Dean met through music and remained involved in music throughout their married life. They traveled and performed in chorale groups and performed at the 1960 Seattle World’s Fair. She loved her home in South Ogden, which was the hub and center for her loving family.
She is survived by one daughter, Kathy Chatterton (Roger), two sons, D. Curtis Williams (Suzanne), Scott L. Williams (Gail), and her daughter-in-law, Kathy Salimeno Williams. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren: Jill Brown, Matt Chatterton, Amy Steele, Megan Koger, Chris Wirick, Greg Wirick, Torrey Wirick, Cassie Terklesen, Nathan Williams, Erica Williams, Carrie Williams, Andrea Williams, and two great-granddaughters. She is also survived by her close family of brothers and sisters, George Labrum, Velda Pearson, Marie Breinholt, Janet Breinholt and Kent Labrum.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter, Paula Williams Wirick and two grandsons. Also preceding her in death were her brothers and sisters, Pearse Labrum, Eileen Poulsen, T. John Labrum, Evelyn Hoskins, Avon Blanck, Melvin Labrum and Gerald Labrum.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd, where friends may call Sunday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 8 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park.