Obituary: Birdie Anderson Horman

Birdie Anderson Horman 1912 ~ 2005 On August 5, 2005 Birdie Horman was reunited with her beloved Theodore. Born to Bernhardt Whitmer Anderson and Clara Taylor Anderson April 23, 1912. She was the only girl in a family of five children. She graduated from East High and then worked at Utah Woolen Mills with her father. On May 26, 1933 she was wed to Theodore Horman in the Salt Lake Temple. The couple's lives were blessed with nine children, 28 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Birdie's skills as an organizer were put to the test by running a large household as Theodore spent many hours working with his brothers to establish Horman Construction Company. She lost Theodore, her companion of nearly 66 years, in 1999. Birdie was blessed with a beautiful singing voice, and her life was also filled with countless accomplishments of the quiet, unsung variety. Food and an empathetic ear were often delivered to neighbors, friends, and sick acquaintances. She also volunteered as a pink lady at the LDS Hospital for nearly 13 years. She was a faithful member of the LDS church, and twice served as Relief Society president. She also fulfilled a variety of callings that utilized her many musical talents. Entertainment was an important part of Birdie's life. Even though she was tough to beat at Skipbo, Crazy 8, and Mormon Bridge, her parties and various other social activities were always appreciated and anticipated by friends and family. Birdie's husband and children are Theodore Horman, husband (deceased); Carol (Robert) Reay (deceased), Theodore D. Horman Jr., "Teddy" (deceased), Birdeen (Dan) Peterson, Dennis (Winkie) Horman, Douglas (Valerie) Horman, Aleta (Steven) Fairbanks, Leslie (Robert) Fouste; Laurel (Robert) Baumann, and Cory (Stephen) Johnson. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 9th at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary located at 3401 S. Highland Drive in Salt Lake City. Friends and family may also pay their respects from 10:45-11:45 a.m. at the LDS Cottonwood 10th Ward located at 4930 S. Westmoor Road (1725 E) in Holladay, Utah. The funeral will begin at 12 noon. Interment will be at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.