Ione Duncan, beloved sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully April 30, 1999.
Born June 10, 1909 in Salt Lake City to John C. and Rowena Tietjen Duncan. She graduated from LDS High School and the University of Utah and taught mathematics at Lincoln, Clayton, and Glendale Junior High Schools. Her life was one of service in the Church and many civic organizations. She was a member of the MIA General Board, Tabernacle Choir (30 years), contralto soloist in many performances of Handel's Messiah, her favorite being in the Mormon Tabernacle. She was in demand as a soloist throughout the Intermountain West in opera and radio-also active in dramatic productions. As a genealogist she served as V.P. of the Utah Genealogical Association.She lived in the First and Duncan Wards for 89 years where she served as Relief Society Teacher and Ward Librarian. Ione was a very compassionate person and helped many in need. Every Valentine's Day 23 nieces and nephews received a card, money, and life savers from Aunt Ione.
Survived by two sisters, Arlene Carr and Jean Duncan; two brothers, Douglas (De Ette) and Robert (Nola) Duncan; sister-in-law, Peggy Duncan. She also leaves 23 nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and her second mother Leona and the following siblings: Jasmine Duncan, Gwen Henderson, Maxine Pickett, and John C. Duncan, Jr.
Funeral services to be held Tuesday, May 4, 1999 at 12 noon at the First Ward Chapel, 8th East & 7th South. Friends may call Monday evening 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, and at the ward Tuesday from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Ave. & N Street.
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