1937
Joyce
2020
Joyce Bedont
August 31, 1937 — September 5, 2020
Grace Joyce Olsen Bedont was born on August 31, 1937 in Freeman Gulch, Bingham Canyon, Utah to Melvin Elliot Olsen and Grace Sara Yancey. Mom grew up in Copperton, Utah. She returned home to her Heavenly Father on September 5, 2020.
She married Felix Bedont (deceased) on November 19, 1955, solemnized on March 10, 2018; survived by three children, Bob (Florence) Bedont, Becky Bedont-Guy and Paul (Karen) Bedont,
9 grandchildren: BJ Bedont, Brandon Bedont, Tom Bedont, Jason Bedont, Beckie Austin, Christine Johnson, Jennifer Roberts, Adam Bedont, and Tracy Bedont
13 great-grandchildren: Christopher Bedont, Samantha Bedont, Taylor Bedont, Jackson Madsen, George Bedont, Henry Bedont, Cedrick Johnson, Drake Johnson, Max Johnson, Cyrus Johnson, Megan Roberts, Matt Roberts, Isaiah Austin. 1 great-great grandson: Ezekiel Austin. She is survived by Sister-in-Law Sandra Gorris
Preceded in death by her parents, Sisters Bonnie Mousley and Vonda Egan, Brother Don Olsen, and Nieces Donnette Mousley, Kathy Egan Garfield.
She was a dedicated Wife and Mother, wonderful friend and joyful soul. Mom and Dad were both proud graduates of Bingham High School and life-long “Ute” fans. She was an accomplished chef and graduate of Cordon Blue cooking school, and a die-hard “Red Hat” Lady. The ever-selfless community servant, she engaged in countless community causes throughout the years, providing active leadership in PTA, Cub Scouts, Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) philanthropic sorority benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and served as Pioneer Valley Hospital Volunteer Coordinator and Gift Shop Manager. A staunch Democrat, she also worked tirelessly as a delegate for several candidates.
A family graveside service will be held Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Memorial Redwood Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road prior to interment.
The family acknowledges the kindnesses extended to Mom by the staff and residents at Legacy Retirement Community, Legacy Branch Relief Society, Inspiration Hospice and Caring Senior Services.
Mom, we’ll miss your Love.
Condolences may be shared at www.memorialutah.com.
From Mom’s Will
To all of my family and friends, thanks for all he Love and care you have shown me. Such a fun and wonderful life I have had. Felix, you were a wonderful husband, you spoiled me so much and I Loved it.
Bob and Florence, you both were so good to me, thank you so much for your Love and care, you made my life so much easier, even though I know I was hard to care for.
Becky, you were the daughter that everyone would Love to have, but I had you. Thanks for all you have done for me. Paul and Karen, even though you lived far from me, you never forgot to send me flowers and make a phone call. It meant so much.
To all of my Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, you were the light of my life
I was born in Freeman Gulch, Bingham Canyon, Utah on August 31, 1937 and moved to Copperton, Utah when I was about one year old. I was truly blessed by all of my siblings, who proceed me in death Bonnie, Don and Vonda. I married Felix Bedont on November 18, 1955.
I request no formal funeral, but share a good laugh about all of the funny things that I did.
Please remember that I was not always looking as old as I do now
I Love you all!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks will be mandatory for all public gatherings.
Memorial Mortuaries and Cemeteries are offering a free live stream of the services. To participate from your own home, please view the streaming instructions below.
STREAMING INSTRUCTIONS:
Joining by computer
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Click “join meeting”
Enter the meeting id – 8019693456
A box will open saying “https://zoom.us wants to open this application”. Click “open zoom”
Click “Join with Computer Audio”
Click “Mute” in the bottom left hand corner so that your audio does not interrupt the funeral services
Joining by phone or iPad
Download the Zoom app
Open the app and select “join a meeting”
Enter the meeting id – 8019693456
Select “join without video”
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Select “mute” in the bottom left hand corner so that your audio does not interrupt the funeral services.Service Information
Viewing September 12, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84123
Graveside Service
September 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84123
She married Felix Bedont (deceased) on November 19, 1955, solemnized on March 10, 2018; survived by three children, Bob (Florence) Bedont, Becky Bedont-Guy and Paul (Karen) Bedont,
9 grandchildren: BJ Bedont, Brandon Bedont, Tom Bedont, Jason Bedont, Beckie Austin, Christine Johnson, Jennifer Roberts, Adam Bedont, and Tracy Bedont
13 great-grandchildren: Christopher Bedont, Samantha Bedont, Taylor Bedont, Jackson Madsen, George Bedont, Henry Bedont, Cedrick Johnson, Drake Johnson, Max Johnson, Cyrus Johnson, Megan Roberts, Matt Roberts, Isaiah Austin. 1 great-great grandson: Ezekiel Austin. She is survived by Sister-in-Law Sandra Gorris
Preceded in death by her parents, Sisters Bonnie Mousley and Vonda Egan, Brother Don Olsen, and Nieces Donnette Mousley, Kathy Egan Garfield.
She was a dedicated Wife and Mother, wonderful friend and joyful soul. Mom and Dad were both proud graduates of Bingham High School and life-long “Ute” fans. She was an accomplished chef and graduate of Cordon Blue cooking school, and a die-hard “Red Hat” Lady. The ever-selfless community servant, she engaged in countless community causes throughout the years, providing active leadership in PTA, Cub Scouts, Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) philanthropic sorority benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and served as Pioneer Valley Hospital Volunteer Coordinator and Gift Shop Manager. A staunch Democrat, she also worked tirelessly as a delegate for several candidates.
A family graveside service will be held Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Memorial Redwood Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road prior to interment.
The family acknowledges the kindnesses extended to Mom by the staff and residents at Legacy Retirement Community, Legacy Branch Relief Society, Inspiration Hospice and Caring Senior Services.
Mom, we’ll miss your Love.
Condolences may be shared at www.memorialutah.com.
From Mom’s Will
To all of my family and friends, thanks for all he Love and care you have shown me. Such a fun and wonderful life I have had. Felix, you were a wonderful husband, you spoiled me so much and I Loved it.
Bob and Florence, you both were so good to me, thank you so much for your Love and care, you made my life so much easier, even though I know I was hard to care for.
Becky, you were the daughter that everyone would Love to have, but I had you. Thanks for all you have done for me. Paul and Karen, even though you lived far from me, you never forgot to send me flowers and make a phone call. It meant so much.
To all of my Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, you were the light of my life
I was born in Freeman Gulch, Bingham Canyon, Utah on August 31, 1937 and moved to Copperton, Utah when I was about one year old. I was truly blessed by all of my siblings, who proceed me in death Bonnie, Don and Vonda. I married Felix Bedont on November 18, 1955.
I request no formal funeral, but share a good laugh about all of the funny things that I did.
Please remember that I was not always looking as old as I do now
I Love you all!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks will be mandatory for all public gatherings.
Memorial Mortuaries and Cemeteries are offering a free live stream of the services. To participate from your own home, please view the streaming instructions below.
STREAMING INSTRUCTIONS:
Joining by computer
Go to zoom.us in any internet browser
Click “join meeting”
Enter the meeting id – 8019693456
A box will open saying “https://zoom.us wants to open this application”. Click “open zoom”
Click “Join with Computer Audio”
Click “Mute” in the bottom left hand corner so that your audio does not interrupt the funeral services
Joining by phone or iPad
Download the Zoom app
Open the app and select “join a meeting”
Enter the meeting id – 8019693456
Select “join without video”
Select “Call using internet audio”
Select “mute” in the bottom left hand corner so that your audio does not interrupt the funeral services.Service Information
Viewing September 12, 2020 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84123
Graveside Service
September 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Memorial Redwood Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84123
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