Jeanette's Newspaper Obituary

Jeanette Royle Monson, 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children, ending a lifetime of devoted service to all with whom she came in contact. Mother did everything in life with the highest degree of excellence, grace and passion. Born in Moab, Utah she was the third of 4 daughters of Homer Freeman Royle and Emily Peay Royle.
She attended Forbes Elementary School, graduated from American Fork High School (1957) and Brigham Young University (1963). She loved missionary work serving in the Brazilian Mission from 1960-1962. She served faithfully in numerous church callings.
Jeanette married Alan Campbell Monson (separated) April 3, 1963 in the Logan, UT Temple. They have 5 children, 16 grandchildren and 1 grandson-in-law.
Music was an integral part of Mother’s life. Playing flute in the American Fork HS Marching Band, performing vocally, conducting numerous choirs and musical productions were among her favorite memories.
Jeanette loved this country and its history. She served in the Air Force ROTC at BYU; visited many US historical sites; visited 48 states; and loved living in New England for its rich American history.
She began her teaching career in 1963, took time off to raise her children, then returned to teaching. 2-time recipient of the Golden Apple Award; 2-time Alpine School District Teacher of the Year; taught US and World History to 5th & 6th Graders; and organized and toured Washington DC historical sites with a group of students. Mom loved each student and saw their potential. She created many lasting friendships with students and their families. During her chemotherapy, she continued teaching - one week of chemo and recovery, one week teaching - an amazing demonstration of love and devotion to her students! Cancer ultimately ended her teaching career in 2008.
Her greatest accomplishment in life is her family. She is survived by her 5 children: Grant (Robin) Monson, Sheila (Scott) Hansen, Ken (Jen) Monson, Tawni (Matt) Sumsion, Andrea (Darrin) Overson; sisters: Nadine Miller, Kathleen Rasmussen and Diane Harvey; grandchildren: Ashton (Jeff) Jensen and Kylee Monson; Jessie, Emily, Michael and Conner Hansen; Tanner, Conner and Mackenzie Monson; Taylor, Justin, Austin and Charly Sumsion; Sydney, Drew and Ethan Overson. She is preceded in death by her parents. Our Mom, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Teacher and Friend will be greatly missed. We appreciate the love she has given us throughout her life and we take great comfort in knowing she is enjoying a well-deserved family reunion in the eternal realms above.
The family wishes to express deep appreciation to Hospice for Utah, especially her nurse and niece, Joan Pfau, who graciously and lovingly met her needs. A special thank you to her many friends across the country for sending their expressions of love and respect for our Mother. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 13 at 12:00 pm in the American Fork East Stake Center, 825 E. 500 N, preceded by a viewing from 10 – 11:45 am. Friends and family may also call at Anderson Mortuary, 49 E 100 N, American Fork Friday evening from 6-8 pm. Interment will be in the Lehi City Cemetery. Online guestbook: andersonmortuary.com. A scholarship was established in her name. Contributions can be made to: ASDF, and sent to Alpine School District Foundation 575 N 100 E, American Fork, UT 84003. Please reference the Jeanette Royle Monson Memorial Scholarship.

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Alice Bingham Harper

We received word today of the passing of Alice Bingham Harper on May 7, 2009 at her home in  Fillmore, UT.  She had been ill with ovarian cancer for 14 months.

Some of you will remember that Alice was one of only three experienced sister missionaries in the mission when 20 plus sisters arrived from the U.S. over a period of a couple of months. Alice was the Primary coordinator at that time.  She served also in Santos, Ribeirao Preto, Belo Horizonte, Santana, Ipiranga and Tijuca. 

After returning from her mission and her marriage to Eugene Harper, Alice was a substitute teacher and enjoyed selling Avon as she and her husband raised two boys.  Alice served well in ward and stake callings in all of the church auxiliaries.  Her latter years she and Eugene served in the Manti Temple as ordinance workers.  Alice is greatly missed by her husband, two sons, their spouses and eight grandchildren. 

Jeanette Royle Monson, an update from her family.

 

Jeanette's children have a blog that may be of interest to you and where you can post your sentiments and remembrances of Jeanette.   http://www.nosnowpatrol.blogspot.com/   

See below:

Why NOSNOW?

I (Andrea) chose "nosnow patrol" as the blog name because it is our last name upside down and backwards.



This will be a place where those who love our Mom can come for updates, to leave comments, and to keep in touch.

Jeanette Royle Monson

 

Jeanette Royle Monson, Sisters Reunion, September 2009

It is with sadness that we advise you of Jeanette Royle Monson's passing early this morning, February 5, 2010.   Many of you will remember her from our mission days and many others from our Sisters Reunions over the years.  My first memory is of her beautiful voice singing at one of our missionary meetings in Brazil.  She was a terrific missionary.  I could always count on her being at the Bangerter reunions over the years and some one I could visit with.  Last Friday, Virginia Walker Hansen and I met Jeanette at the Mount Timpanogos Temple.  She took my arm in the Celestial Room as we moved to the nearest sofa to visit a while.  The three of us lunched for a couple of hours and then visited for another couple at the Bangerter's in Alpine.  She was her typical vibrant self.  We had many lembranças to share. 

Anticipating she would be leaving this life in the near future she and her children had a wonderful week in Boston and Connecticut visiting familiar places from their twenty years there.  The last item in her "bucket list" as she called it was a Disney Cruise with all her children and grandchildren.  She did it all and faired well.

Jeanette had a great battle with cancer over the past three years.  She loved teaching in the elementary grades, especially teaching U.S. History and taking many of her students to Washington, D. C.  She was awarded Teacher of the Year.  The last two years of her teaching were facilitated by wonderful students and their parents as she rotated from chemo therapy days to teaching days in typical Jeanette class and style.  Of significance these past months has been her bishop, Bishop Paulo Bangerter and the physician on call in the emergency room one night when she arrived last summer,  Dr. Neeleman--yes, Rose and Gary's son.  These men were a timely and wonderful help to her.

Jeanette was remarkable and we'll miss her. 

Her obituary will be published in the Deseret News and Provo Herald Wednesday and can be accessed at www.legacy.com.  We send this advance notice in the event you might miss it in the papers.