Barbara Ashby Bingham

Barbara Ashby Bingham, graduated peacefully from this mortal life on October 14th, 2021 after 98 years, four months and one day and just four days after her daughter, Ruth Ann, had also graduated from this life, with family members close by. It makes us wonder if Mom and Ruth Ann had some kind of an agreement to pass through the veil together. Barbara was born June 13th, 1923 in Vernal, Utah to Alma Curtis Ashby and Eva Clark Ashby. Barbara was the first born to this family, which over time gave Barbara four siblings, Ralph, Norma, Keith and Don. Even though mom was the oldest, she out lived her siblings by many years. Mom was also the only remaining member of her High School graduating class from 1941. Mom spent her youth growing up on the family farm and provided much needed financial support during World War II after her father died suddenly in 1942. Mom worked in Salt Lake City after WWII at Singer Sewing Machines which was a perfect fit for her love of sewing and needle work which continued throughout her life with many family members reaping her handmade quilts, wall hangings, purses and of course, needed repairs to their own personal wardrobes. In 1951, Mom married Floyd Robert Bingham, who was the boy that grew up across the road from Mom in Maeser, Utah. Floyd brought to this marriage, two children, Floyd Robert Jr. and Ruth Ann, whose mother had died shortly after Ruth Ann was born. Three additional sons, Ralph, Elton and Johnny made this family complete. Mom and Dad moved to Cedar City, Utah in 1954 where Mom would stay for the next 36 years, even though Floyd passed away in 1957 after only 6.5 years of marriage. Mom also made sure the family was sealed together in the St. George Utah Temple in 1958. The Bingham family home on 2nd West, next door to the Cedar City 2nd/8th Ward LDS building, was where her five children grew up in a single parent environment with Mom being the toughest, strictest mother on the block with high expectations and a great work ethic. Not much got past her although the boys have admitted later in life to a few things she might have missed. Her core philosophy was: “if it is to be, it is up to me” thus giving her much pride in the accomplishments of her five children. Mom retired from the Cedar City Public Library after many years, moved to Salt Lake City for a while and then retired to Washington, Utah for the warmer weather and to be near family members. Mom was known by all in her neighborhood for her strong opinions on just about everything as well as her faith and unwavering commitment to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served in many, many callings. Mom was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and she is the Great Granddaughter of Stephen Markham, a close friend and supporter of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Moms life was a perfect example of service, commitment, hard work, endurance, love of country and love for her family and fellow man. She will be missed by all and her legacy will stand the test of time. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, her husband, son Floyd Robert Jr, daughter Ruth Ann Hoff Plumb, grandchild Catelynn Bingham. Barbara is survived by her sons, Ralph (Pam), Elton ( Becky), Johnny, 17 grand children, 33 great grandchildren, and of course her best buddy pet dog and companion, Charlie. A viewing for family and friends will be held Sunday Oct. 17th, 2021 from 5pm to 7pm @ Serenity Funeral Home, 1316 South 400 East, St. George, Utah. A graveside service and internment will take place Tuesday Oct. 19th, 2021 at 11:00 am in Maeser, (Vernal) Utah. The family wishes to thank the Southgate Senior Living Center as well as Alliance Health care for the great care and attention provide by their entire staff.

Barbara Ashby Bingham

June 13, 1923 - October 14, 2021