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In Loving Memory Of
Margene Imlay
February 13, 1929—October 26, 2017
Life & Legacy
Margene Brown Imlay passed away peacefully at the age of 88 at home on October 26, 2017, due to natural causes. Margene was born on February 13, 1929, in Grantsville, Utah, the youngest child of Roy T. and Alice Clark Brown. Margene married LeRoy Clark Imlay on April 29, 1948, in the Salt Lake Temple. She was a wonderful homemaker who was an excellent cook and seamstress. She loved her family and loved having her children and grandchildren around her. Margene strived to make everyone feel welcome and was concerned with everyone’s well-being.
She was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions, including Relief Society president, regional dance director, organist, and as an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple. She demonstrated her love of Jesus Christ by quietly serving as called, and preferred to serve in the background.
Margene loved music and started playing the piano when she was eight years old. She excelled as a pianist and accompanied many individuals and choirs, both for church and civic functions, throughout her life. She taught piano lessons for most of her life and loved hearing about how her former students were continuing to play the piano.
She loved dancing, and one of her favorite ways to spend an evening was dancing with the love of her life, Clark. Together Margene and Clark choreographed and taught dances for both church and school groups, including the promenade to Grantsville High juniors for many junior proms. Many people were influenced by her talents.
She loved horses and loved to go for rides with Clark whenever she could. She loved BYU sports and loved to travel to away BYU football games. As her health declined and she was unable to attend games, Margene rarely missed watching the games and loved to discuss the happenings of BYU sports. She also loved to watch the Utah Jazz.
Her many personal sacrifices and example have left a long legacy and positive impact in the lives of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark; parents; brothers, Clark and Ross; and sisters, Cora Burmester and Donna Sandberg. Margene is survived by her children, Lynn (Jo), Karen (Marion) Barnhill, Kevin (Colleen), Denise (Brook) Hales, Jeanine (Frank) Elsholz, Diane (Scott) Lloyd, and Lee (Laura); 32 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and one great-great- grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 4, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in the Grantsville 10 th Ward, 81 North Church Street, in Grantsville. A viewing will be held on Friday November 3, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday November 4, 2017 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Grantsville 10th Ward building.
She was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions, including Relief Society president, regional dance director, organist, and as an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple. She demonstrated her love of Jesus Christ by quietly serving as called, and preferred to serve in the background.
Margene loved music and started playing the piano when she was eight years old. She excelled as a pianist and accompanied many individuals and choirs, both for church and civic functions, throughout her life. She taught piano lessons for most of her life and loved hearing about how her former students were continuing to play the piano.
She loved dancing, and one of her favorite ways to spend an evening was dancing with the love of her life, Clark. Together Margene and Clark choreographed and taught dances for both church and school groups, including the promenade to Grantsville High juniors for many junior proms. Many people were influenced by her talents.
She loved horses and loved to go for rides with Clark whenever she could. She loved BYU sports and loved to travel to away BYU football games. As her health declined and she was unable to attend games, Margene rarely missed watching the games and loved to discuss the happenings of BYU sports. She also loved to watch the Utah Jazz.
Her many personal sacrifices and example have left a long legacy and positive impact in the lives of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark; parents; brothers, Clark and Ross; and sisters, Cora Burmester and Donna Sandberg. Margene is survived by her children, Lynn (Jo), Karen (Marion) Barnhill, Kevin (Colleen), Denise (Brook) Hales, Jeanine (Frank) Elsholz, Diane (Scott) Lloyd, and Lee (Laura); 32 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and one great-great- grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 4, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in the Grantsville 10 th Ward, 81 North Church Street, in Grantsville. A viewing will be held on Friday November 3, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday November 4, 2017 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Grantsville 10th Ward building.
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In Honor & Remembrance
Mary
To the family, my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As you cope with your loss, may you find comfort in knowing that God promises to put an end to all the things that have plagued mankind for centuries including death (Revelation 21:3,4). May you find peace in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about them and bring them back again (Job 14:13,15). May these words from God's word, the Bible give you comfort now and strong hope for the future. My deepest sympathy.
Nov 20, 2017
Karen Warner Zielke
It was a brisk December afternoon one week before Christmas. Mr. Watson kept me after school to pick up spit wads and other debris from the classroom floor. Walking from the Grade School to the old 2nd Ward building where Primary was held, I couldn't help noticing Main Street was empty of school children. I was going to be very late! I planned to get my scriptures at home before going to Primary across the street. As I approached my house I noticed an unfamiliar car, parked in a strange manner near the front of my house. Inside was a young woman who gave me a sympathetic smile. When I went inside my home I found my grandmother holding my little brother Nathan. "Your mother's at the hospital. Robin was hit by a car." Stunned I got my scriptures and crossed the street to go to Primary. As I sat with my Primary class I started to think about Robin. Robin, who had a hard time sitting still. Robin, who liked to run everywhere. I started to cry.Your mother, who sat several rows behind me came and sat down beside me and put her arms around me and held me as I sobbed. At that moment it was the most important and wonderful thing someone could have done for me. I'm not sure I ever thanked her. In that moment she was not just a Primary teacher. In that moment your mother became my mother.
Nov 6, 2017
emma williams
so sweet a lady. heaven is a better place now that she is with her soulmate.
Oct 31, 2017
Kim Clinger
So sorry to hear about your mother's passing. From reading the memorial page, it was obvious that Margene was a great woman with lots of love and gifts to share, and that you will have very fond memories of her forever. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Oct 30, 2017
Junie and Cal Harlow
We are so sorry for your loss but it is comforting to know that she is with her sweetheart. What a grand reunion. Praying for comfort for all of her loved ones.
Oct 30, 2017
Jenean Christensen
Sorry I won't be able to get to the viewing or funeral, but my heart goes out to you. Your mother and grandmother raised a wonderful family and was a great example of a strong and righteous woman. I love all of her descendants that I know so much. You are wonderful people and the world is a better place because of you, and because of her influence.
Oct 29, 2017
Carla Call
What a marvelous aunt Margene was for me. She taught me how to ride a horse, how to play the piano , and was a friend when this Californian went to BYU. I love her dearly. See you soon Marge.
Oct 28, 2017
Renee Givens
Amazing lady, she will be missed.
Oct 28, 2017