Fillmore: Edith Josephine Dearden, age 83, passed away of heart complications Nov. 16, 1999 in Provo, Utah.
Edith was born August 20, 1916 in Nephi, Utah to James Alfred and Josie Ann Memmott Sorensen. She married Albert Londo (Tony) Dearden September 1, 1937 in Nephi, Utah. Later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple on April 21, 1993. Edith was a dedicated and Loving wife and mother. A steadfast member of the LDS Church and a great leader of the youth in the scouting program in the Fillmore 1st Ward and Fillmore Utah Stake. She received her Silver Beaver Award from the Utah National Parks Council in 1982.She is survived by her husband, Albert Londo (Tony) Dearden; children, A. Errol Dearden; Tony J. (Bonnie) Dearden; Ted E. (Sheri) Dearden, all of Fillmore; Rex L. (Wendy) Dearden, Cincinnati, OH; Lon A. (Sandee) Dearden, Windsor, CA; nephew, Dan (Jennifer) Crites, Blackfoot, ID; 28 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; sisters, Louise Gowers, Nephi, UT; Nellie Stephensen, Nephi, UT; Beth Curtis, Aurora, UT. Preceded in death by brothers, Boyd; Cleo; Leland; Darrell; and Thomas Rex; her daughter, JoAnn Dearden and JoAnn's two
children.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 20, 1999 at 11 a.m. in the Fillmore 1st Ward Church. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Mortuary in Fillmore and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Burial will be in the Fillmore City Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Mortuary Fillmore.