Shirley Jean Anderson Wertz 1926 ~ 2009

Shirley Jean Anderson Wertz 1926 ~ 2009 Our beautiful mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away February 8, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 18, 1926 in Ogden Utah to Enoch Leander and Nettie May Brough Anderson, she was the third of seven children. Jean married Robert L. Wertz on April 11, 1947 and were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April 11, 1958. They were blessed with five children. Jean was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many church organizations including serving as President of the Primary and Relief Society Organizations. As a couple they were called as full-time missionaries to the New York, New York Mission serving in Bermuda. She had an unwavering love of Jesus Christ and her testimony will be felt for generations. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grand-mother. She enjoyed crocheting, traveling, painting, gardening, fishing, camping and especially spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, and two sons, Margaret, Kathy (Arn) Wilcox, Ed (Sandy), Bob (Celeste), Mary Anne (Paul) McCarty, 25 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, sisters Thelma Overby and Donna Larsen and sister-in-law Dorie Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson Seth Wertz, great granddaughter Kayezlee Cole, sisters Laura Passey and Ruth Spencer, brothers Robert and James. Family members would like to thank the Millcreek Hospice care givers and Amber for their kindness and service. Funeral services will be Friday 13, 2009 at 12:00 noon at the East Millcreek Stake Center, 3103 East 3600 South. A viewing will be held Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Stake Center and Friday one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 South Highland Drive. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Moran Eye Center in Jean's name. On-line condolences: www.mem.com