AUGUST 4TH WARD RELIEF SOCIETY NEWS

   Our Ward family overnight campout in Wallsburg is scheduled for August 19-20.  The Relief Society assignment includes sign-up sheets and the coordination of the salads for the Friday night dinner. We would ask those who plan to go up there to sign up to bring a salad. Please avoid Jello as it is a tough one to keep from melting in our summer weather. Coolers would be a good choice for transport of any salad at this time of year. We also have been asked to submit one name of a designated ‘cleaner upper’ who will be staying overnight, and would be able to help with the dinner and breakfast clean up. We need to submit that name no later than August 12th . If you are planning to go, please indicate it on our sign-up sheet, as well as any availability for the other service requested.    We so appreciated all those who made themselves and their pantries available to help with the luncheon for Bud Nielson’s family after his funeral mid-July. It is truly an act of love and service to help comfort the bereaved. Most times there isn’t a lot of notice and we appreciate so many who are so willing. We especially thank Sister Shauna Smith and Sister Dorene Lynch for coordinating it so well.
   Thanks to all those who helped clean the Jordan River Temple in July. It is a privilege to be able to be in the temple any time. Thanks, too, to those who volunteered for the welfare assignment at the Bishop’s Storehouse.
    Our ward is sponsoring the multi-Stake Single Adult Activity for those 31+ on Saturday, August 20 at 6:30 pm. It will be a western-themed Dutch oven cookout. President Mitchell’s band will provide entertainment. Meet at the bowery for a rip-roaring good time!
   Several among us have been experiencing poor health or medical procedures. We wish you all well as you are diagnosed, treated and mending. We appreciate your visiting teachers, neighbors and friends helping keep us aware.
   Sister Joan Johnson seems to be adapting well to her new surroundings. She wanted to tell you all ‘hello’ and that she is thinking of you. She looks well and happy. She would love to have you visit if you can find time.

AUGUST LESSON SCHEDULE

          Aug 7 RS Leader Instruction Jessica Bateman

Aug 14 Gospel Principles 39 Jann Leroy

      Aug 21 Gospel Principles 40 LeAnn Rosenlof

              Aug 28 Joy through Loving Service Elder Ballard

(Graphics from Mormom Share-Chris Gunn)

AUGUST W.V. 4TH WARD CALENDAR

1st     FHE
2nd    7:00 PM Stake Presidency Interviews (PW)
4th    7:00 PM Scout Roundtable (3700 W 4700 S)
5th    Stake Lagoon Day
7th    Fast Day
8th    FHE
13th   9:00 AM Primary Presidency Breakfast
15th   FHE
16th   6:30 PM Cub Pack Meeting (WH)
          7:00 PM Stake Presidency Interviews (PW)
17th    7:00 PM Mutual (WH Bldg)

19th    Ward Family Campout Wallsburg (R.S. sign-up sheet for salads)
20th   Ward Family Campout Wallsburg
           Friends of Scouting Camping
21st     7:00 PM Stake Youth Fireside Granger Stake
            Newsletter Articles Due
22nd    FHE
24th    10:00 AM Cub Scout Den Meetings (WH)
            3:00 PM Girls Activity Day
            6:30 PM Mutual (Joint Activity) (WH)
27th    8:00 AM Stake Relief Society Activity
29th    FHE
30th   Stake Presidency Temple Night: Office Closed

COLLEEN MONSON BANGERTER-FORMER UTAH FIRST LADY AND (FORMER) WARD MEMBER PASSES AWAY

Dear Ward Members, Neighbors, and Friends, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of former Granger 13^th Ward Member and former First Lady Colleen Monson Bangerter 

   Joy Colleen Monson Bangerter passed away on July 29, 2011 of Alzheimer’s disease, at her home in South Jordan, Utah surrounded by her family. Colleen was born July 6, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Albert J. Monson and Chole Shaw Monson.

   Colleen was raised in Magna, Utah. She attended Cyprus High School and graduated with accomplished skills as a professional secretary. She worked prior to her marriage for Metropolitan Life. Colleen married her high school sweetheart, Norman H. Bangerter on August 18, 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they raised 7 children.
   Colleen was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints where she served faithfully in Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary. She served a mission in Johannesburg, South Africa with her husband, for the LDS church from 1996 to 1999.
   Colleen was active in the PTA where she served as president and in other offices. She served as First Lady of the State of Utah from 1985 to 1993. Proactive in the youth and women’s programs, she worked on initiatives with both Nancy Reagan and Barbara Bush. She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate degree from Salt Lake Community College, the Silver Beaver from the Boy Scouts of America and many other awards from multiple organizations for her public service.
   She loved the great outdoors where she enjoyed fishing, boating, camping and outings at her family cabin. She loved bowling, tennis, golfing and playing Rook with her family and friends. She was the state Hop Scotch champion in 1947, at the 100th anniversary celebration of the pioneers entering the valley. She was a member of Girls Scouts of America.
   The most important thing to Colleen was her family. She was totally committed to each of her children and an irreplaceable support to her husband. She was a gracious and genuine hostess at family, church, neighborhood and state functions. Her home was always open to everyone.
   She is survived by her husband of 58 years. Children – Garret (Karen), Ann (Rick) Gayheart, Jordan (Susan), Blair (LaNae), Alayne (Steve) Isom, Adam (Nicole,) Erdman (Patty) Jake, 30 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, also her sister LaRue (Lee) Kirk, and her brother Jay (Jane) Monson. Preceded in death by her parents and her sister Elayne (Heber) Garside.
   Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 4, 2011 at the Parkway Stake Center 9894 South 2700 West at 1:00 p.m. Viewing will be held Wednesday, August 3 at the Parkway Stake Center from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Thursday prior to the service from 11:00 – 12:30. Interment will be at South Jordan City Cemetery. Guestbook at Jenkins-Soffe

Our Condolences to the Nielson Family-Ward Member & Wayland Barker's Grandfather Passes away

Loring R. "Bud" Nielson 1928 ~ 2011 Loring R. Nielson, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather passed away peacefully July 12, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah due to complications of Alzheimer's disease.He was born to Loring and Katherine Nielson, on September 15, 1928 in Richfield, Utah. Married LaDawn Ridd on October 6, 1946 and lived in Richfield, Utah until 1954, then moved to the Salt Lake Valley and owned a tire store business for several years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his children and grandchildren, horses, building boats, golfing, traveling, camping and mostly being with family. Survived by son Michael (Karren) Nielson, daughter Lori (Stephen) Jeffers, son Terry (Melissa) Nielson, sisters Dorothy Priest, and Laverna (Bill) Dennison also survived by 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grand-children and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife LaDawn, son Randy, grandson T.J. Nielson, and two sisters Florence Thornton and Lucille Slade. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association s. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the Mountain View Memorial Mortuary, 3115 East 7800 South. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2011 at the mortuary as well as one hour prior to services. Interment will follow services at the Mountain View Memorial Cemetery.