1916 ~ 2004
MT. PLEASANT<! >
- Wilma A. Terkelsen, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday May 15, 2004 at her home in Mt. Pleasant, UT.
She was born January 29, 1916 in Castle Gate, Carbon, Utah to John William and Ellen Eliza Checketts Clark. She married James Wilford Jackson Terkelsen on April 25, 1932 in Mt. Pleasant, UT. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple, January 18, 1957.
Wilma enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and was a wonderful cook. She made the best bread and scones, and loved spending time with family and friends. She was a member of the LDS Church and held many positions teaching and caring for children.
Wilma is survived by children: Wilford Jr. (Dona) Terkelsen, Mountainville, UT; Charles Dee (Marlene) Terkelson, Gold Hills, OR; Wilma Merlene Allen and Rhonda Lynn Merriman, Mt. Pleasant, UT; 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, a brother, husband, several half brothers and sisters and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 19, 2004, Mt. Pleasant 5th Ward Chapel (295 S. State) at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Rasmussen Mortuary 96 N. 100 W., Mt. Pleasant and Wed. from 9:30-10:30 at the church prior to the services. Interment will be in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery.