1927
Maxine
2018
Maxine Kendall Averett
December 27, 1927 — December 22, 2018
Together Again
Maxine Averett, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away early on December 22, 2018. She was born on December 27, 1927 in Nephi, Utah to Harry and Launa Kendall. She was the youngest of three daughters. She attended South High School. Maxine married Clyde M Averett on March 15, 1945 while Clyde was on a weekend leave while serving in the Air Force. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on September 17, 1945. Clyde and Maxine were able to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary prior to his passing. She was a devote member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Maxine and Clyde developed special friendships that lasted over 40 years with monthly dinner parties, lasting way into the early morning. They loved going to live productions at Hale Theater and Promise Valley Playhouse. They both were avid University of Utah crimson club fans attending both football and basketball games for 25 + years.
One of her favorite things to do was to take her grandchildren to Chuck-A-Rama. She loved spending time with her family. Many Christmas Santa would be making his appearance on Christmas Eve during the family party. She built a cabin with her sweetheart in 1979 so that her family could spend many treasured weekends and holidays together.
Maxine worked at Sears part-time while raising her daughters. After her children were all raised, she worked for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the magazine department.
Survived by of her daughters, Judy Mitchell, Devra (John) Caminiti, Gaylin (James) Ford, Son-in-law Carl Boyer, 20 grandchildren and 56 ½ great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Clyde Averett, her son-in-law Brian Mitchell and daughter Laurene Boyer.
The family would like to send a special thanks to Silverado Assisted Living Center, North Canyon Care Center and Bristol Hospice for the many years of care they gave her.
A visitation will be held on Saturday January 5, 2019 prior to the service at the Memorial Estates 1640 Lakeview Dr. , Bountiful UT at 2:00 pm. A grave side service will be held directly after.Service Information
Viewing January 5, 2019 at 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Memorial Lake View Cemetery, 1640 East Lakeview Drive, Bountiful, Utah
Funeral Service
January 5, 2019 at 2:00 PM
Memorial Lake View Cemetery, 1640 East Lakeview Drive, Bountiful, Utah
Maxine Averett, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away early on December 22, 2018. She was born on December 27, 1927 in Nephi, Utah to Harry and Launa Kendall. She was the youngest of three daughters. She attended South High School. Maxine married Clyde M Averett on March 15, 1945 while Clyde was on a weekend leave while serving in the Air Force. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on September 17, 1945. Clyde and Maxine were able to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary prior to his passing. She was a devote member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Maxine and Clyde developed special friendships that lasted over 40 years with monthly dinner parties, lasting way into the early morning. They loved going to live productions at Hale Theater and Promise Valley Playhouse. They both were avid University of Utah crimson club fans attending both football and basketball games for 25 + years.
One of her favorite things to do was to take her grandchildren to Chuck-A-Rama. She loved spending time with her family. Many Christmas Santa would be making his appearance on Christmas Eve during the family party. She built a cabin with her sweetheart in 1979 so that her family could spend many treasured weekends and holidays together.
Maxine worked at Sears part-time while raising her daughters. After her children were all raised, she worked for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the magazine department.
Survived by of her daughters, Judy Mitchell, Devra (John) Caminiti, Gaylin (James) Ford, Son-in-law Carl Boyer, 20 grandchildren and 56 ½ great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Clyde Averett, her son-in-law Brian Mitchell and daughter Laurene Boyer.
The family would like to send a special thanks to Silverado Assisted Living Center, North Canyon Care Center and Bristol Hospice for the many years of care they gave her.
A visitation will be held on Saturday January 5, 2019 prior to the service at the Memorial Estates 1640 Lakeview Dr. , Bountiful UT at 2:00 pm. A grave side service will be held directly after.Service Information
Viewing January 5, 2019 at 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Memorial Lake View Cemetery, 1640 East Lakeview Drive, Bountiful, Utah
Funeral Service
January 5, 2019 at 2:00 PM
Memorial Lake View Cemetery, 1640 East Lakeview Drive, Bountiful, Utah
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