Wilma Davenport Lamoreaux

Wilma Davenport Lamoreaux, age 95, passed away on July 11, 2016. Born on March 18, 1921, in Paragonah, Utah, she was the 5th child and the 4th daughter born to William T. and Edith Amanda Wade Davenport. She attended Paragonah Elementary School and graduated from Parowan High School where she was active in choir, drama, band, and was the editor of the school newspaper. She married Clark Andrew Lamoreaux for time and all eternity in the St. George, Utah Temple on March 19, 1940. They lived happily in Paragonah, Utah where they raised seven children, Mike, Jim, Kenny, LaRae, Peggy, Brad, and David. She loved music, was an accomplished pianist and accompanist. She was always ready and willing to share her musical abilities playing for church and social events and accompanying anyone for anything at any time. She never said no. She also taught piano lessons to numerous students for more than 25 years. After her youngest child started school, Mom accepted full-time employment as a bookkeeper at the Southern Utah Dairy. A year later, she accepted a position at the Bank of Iron County where she spent the remainder of her working career. She enjoyed waiting on customers, running the proof machine and made many near and dear friends at the bank. She was a hard-working wife and mother. She loved caring for her large family. She made the best homemade bread, chicken and noodles, and pumpkin pies. Also, we will never forget her chocolate chip cookies and homemade divinity and fudge candy. She loved living in Paragonah and was honored as Paragonah’s Citizen of the Year. She was actively involved in church and community activities, including the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She was a member of the L.D.S. Church and, in addition to other callings, served as the ward organist for more than 65 years. She and her husband, Clark, served a full-time church mission in Jackson, Mississippi and Opelousas, Louisiana. Her favorite pastimes were riding in the mountains with her best friend and eternal companion, Clark, writing poetry, composing and singing silly songs, attending Sisters’ Parties and sewing club nights as well as accompanying her sister Hazel Jean and entertaining at weddings, parties, and special occasions. She often stole the show and became the “life of the party.” She had a keen sense of humor and loved to laugh. She would brighten a room as soon as she walked through the door. We will miss her every single day. She is survived by: her children, LaRae (Jerry) Mortensen, Las Vegas, NV; Peggy (Rick) Robinson, Cedar City, Utah; Brad Lamoreaux, Paragonah, Utah; David (Jan) Lamoreaux, Mesa, AZ; daughters-in-law, Shirlene Lamoreaux, Brenda Lamoreaux; sisters, Sarah Robinson, Rachel (Cal) Smith, Margaret Hansen, sister-in-law Donna Davenport, brother-in-law Boyd Robinson, brother-in-law Kay Lamoreaux; 26 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren, 19 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her beloved husband, Clark; sons, Mike, Jim, and Kenny; great-grandson Travis Mortensen; brother, Jay Davenport; and sisters, Mabel Montague, Dott Smith, and Hazel Jean Robinson. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 22, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. in the Paragonah LDS Church. Visitations will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday morning prior to the services from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., both at the Paragonah LDS Church. Internment will take place following the services at the Paragonah Cemetery. The family would like to give special thanks to the management and staff at the Iron County Rehab & Nursing facility in Parowan, Utah for the kindness and care they gave to our dear Mother.

Wilma Davenport Lamoreaux

March 18, 1921 - July 11, 2016