"Mom & Grandma"
Our wonderful mom, grandma, great grandma, sister and friend, Berniece Willden Maxfield Holfeltz, left the earth December 13, 2003 to spend the holidays with her sweetheart and others.
She was born June 28, 1919 to Thomas and Florence Willden in Mayfield, Utah. Married Evan Maxfield (divorced). Married Grant Holfeltz July 3, 1946. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple Oct. 8, 1964.
Until the very end, Mom had a sharp mind and kept active sewing and doing crafts. She always had time to visit, help, and enjoy her children and grandchildren, enjoying attending their school and sporting activities. Active in LDS church, serving many years in Primary and other organizations.
She was a wonderful lady, never complaining about her pain. She left a loving legacy for her posterity to follow, always serving others.
Survived by children, Bert (Ruth) Maxfield, Warren, Maine, Garry (Nancy), Sandy, Judy (Sandy), Jimmy (Shirley), Sandy, and Patsy (Rod) Chandler, Draper. Sisters, Thora Jones and Betty Westenshow; Brothers, Gerald and Rex Willden; 12 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Edgemont Ward, 9800 S. Flint Dr. in Sandy, UT. Friends and family may call Tuesday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St. and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church. Interment Elysian Gardens.