Obituary: Crilla Myers Egbert

Crilla Aldura Myers Egbert 1907 ~ 2005 WEST JORDAN, Utah - Crilla Aldura Myers Egbert passed away September 7, 2005 at age 98. She was born at home on January 4, 1907 in Riverton, Utah to Charles Frederick Myers and Annie May Butterfield Myers. She married Ross Duane Egbert on June 9, 1930 in the SaIt Lake Temple. Crilla was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many organizations of the Church. She especially enjoyed her time with the Primary as a teacher, and later as the Ward Primary president and in the Stake Primary presidency. She also served as Relief Society President, and as President with the Young Women in the MIA. where she wrote and directed her first "Roadshow"! Crlia enjoyed several hobbies which she continued throughout her life. She has written several family histories. Her poetry has been shared with children, grandchildren and friends. Her vegetable and flower gardens received loving care, and produced beautiful results. Her family members are grateful for the quilts and handwork that she created. In her "elder" years, Crilla enjoyed oil painting. She loved to read-and her good "eyesight" enabled her to continue this activity throughout her life. Crilla "corresponded" regularly with friends and family. She never forgot a child's birthday - and remembered to enclose a special gift with each card. She is survived by three children: Jack Myers Egbert (Madalin); Margie Egbert Edwards (Dan) and Gary Ross Egbert (Janice). She was especially proud of her grandchildren who include Rick Egbert (Chris); Randy Egbert (Kris); Megan Wardell (Don); Natalie Clyde (Wilford); Patti Call (Bruce); Brenda Dent; Calvin Egbert (Shen); Marla Bird (Blaine); Janell Jordan (Kyle) and two step-grandchildren: Marian Knudson (Kenrick Bontoft) and Steven Edwards. Her great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren are equally talented, beautiful and intelligent. She is also by a brother, Elden Veron Myers and a sister, Lova Bell Myers Thulin. She was preceded in death by her husband Ross Duane Egbert;" sisters- Tressa Margaret Myers Webster, Leola May Myers Gunderson, and Chloe LaRue Myers Tedesco; brothers-Charles Whitney Myers, Wayne Zachariah Myers, and Sheldon J. Myers. She lived according to her personal creed:--To live each day the best I can.--To thank the Lord for all of my blessings.--To love my neighbors, regardless of race, color or creed. --To read good, uplifting books. --To work outdoors early in the morning and feel invigorated. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 9, 2005 at 12:00 Noon at the Broomhead Funeral Home, 12590 South 2200 West, Riverton, Utah Friends and family may call Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m and one hour prior to services. Interment Riverton Cemetery The family would like to express appreciation to the Sandy Regional Health Center staff and all those who visited and supported Crilla during the last month and throughout her life. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be sent to any humanitarian, educational or social service organization of your choice.