1/7/12 ~ 5/17/03
Blanche Farr Lees passed away at sunset on May 17, 2003 at the age of 91 years.
Born Jan. 7, 1912 to Le Roy and Ivy Farr Lees. She lived most of her life in Salt Lake City. She married Eugene A. Lees in the Salt Lake Temple on Feb. 5, 1937.
She is survived by her children: daughter, Marianne Knott of Newark, CA; son, Jon Eugene Lees (fiancé Charlotte Wyatt) of Lake Oswego, IL; son, Brett Farr Lees (wife Leslie) of Sandy, UT; seven grandchildren, brother-in-law Paul Gillespie, many nieces and nephews, and life long friend La Rue Sneff.
She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene A. Lees, sister and brother-in-law Maurine (Mimi) and Lynn Gillespie, sister Mary Gillespie, and brother and sister-in-law Boyden and Pearl (Peb) Lees.
Blanche was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor. She had many talents including painting in oil and watercolors, drawing in colored pencils, sewing, and knitting. She enjoyed classical music, literature, and entertaining family and friends. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she held many positions including many years with the Primary and Relief Society organizations. Blanche was an active member of the PTA while her children were in school.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Kathi Yap and her staff at Alta Ridge Alzheimer Community in Sandy and Janet Olschewski of HealthSouth Home Services who provided tender devoted care to Blanche during her last few months.
The evening Blanche passed away there was a beautiful sunset that lit the western sky, and a magnificent rainbow that framed the Wasatch mountains, both of which served to remind us of the light and color she brought to our lives.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 23, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Highland View Ward, 2980 South 2790 East, where friends may call Friday morning, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to the services. Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery, 200 North "N" Street. Funeral Directors: The Holbrook Mortuary.