Beth Hazel Pocock Rich died October 1, 1991 of leukemia, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born March 12, 1920 in Wilford, Idaho to Hazel McLaws and Luke B. Pocock. Beth grew up in Wilford, the daughter of farmers. She graduated from Utah State University where she was student body secretary, and also received an MA degree in English at Westminster. Beth married Sterling Rogers Rich in 1943; later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDSTemple. She loved literature, and passed that love to students over 23 years, teaching at Bryant Jr. and Highland High schools. The mountain cabin, Sunday nights with family, traveling, flowers, and reading were her loves. Utah Heritage Foundation, Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and Kappa Delta educational sorority were her favored service organizations.Beth is survived by her husband, Sterling; a brother, Ray Pocock; sisters, Elda Dixon and Twylla Johnson; sons, Michael (Colorado), James (Joanne), Salt Lake City; Paul (Shelly) Salt Lake; Dan (Becky) Calif.; daughters, Mary Ellen Reading (Bruce) Salt Lake; Ann Busico (Joseph), Salt Lake City; and Jane Steffensen (Brian) Salt Lake City; and 22 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 5, 1991 at Yalecrest Ward, 1035 So. 1800 East, at 12:30 p.m. Viewing one hour prior to the services, and October 4, 6-8 p.m., at Yalecrest Ward. Contributions may be made in her name to the community Nursing Services, Hospice. Cannon Mortuary Funeral Directors.
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