Hazel Emma Spencer Ricks, 85, passed away December 27, 1993, in Salt Lake City of causes incident to age.
Born October 18, 1908 to Daniel G. and Hazel Valentine Spencer. Married Perry J. Ricks July 3, 1943, later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He preceded her in death in 1973. She graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in education and taught at the Curtis, Indian Hills and Roselyn Heights elementary schools. She loved helping the children learn how to read. Member of the LDS Church. Her favorite hobby was golf and she won many tournaments and trophies, playing her last game with her sister Lucille at the age of 83.She is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Thomas) Evans; stepsons, Lloyd and Norman Ricks; sisters, Della (John) Furness, Thelma (Alvin) Johnson, Lucille (Art) McLelland, Norma (Milt) DeGering and sister-in-law, Phyllis Spencer. Preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Daley and Margaret Davis, and a brother, Orson Spencer.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 29, 12 noon, at the Brookstone Ward, 1830 East 6400 South, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, under the direction of Larkin Mortuary.
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