Mary Edna Ovard Wilde, 89, passed away on August 28, 2004 in Heber City, Utah, ending her earthly journey to take a second step forward with those waiting to greet her. Mary was born on December 28, 1914 to Thomas and Mary Ann Shill Edgeworth Ovard at the family home in Henefer. She married her eternal sweetheart and companion Lloyd O'Driscoll "Ducky" Wilde on June 22, 1935 and they recently celebrated 69 years of happiness together. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April 14, 1958. Mary enjoyed crocheting, quilting, Thanksgiving, Christmas, birds, sweet peas and attending the Ogden Temple with her companion. She truly enjoyed being with her family – they were the joy of her life and she welcomed each new member. She loved children, welcoming guests into her home and taught her family many things by example. She was a member of the Henefer Camp Daughters of Pioneers Organization. She was a member of the Henefer 1st LDS Ward and was a visiting teacher for over 50 years. She attended school in Henefer and Coalville, graduating from North Summit High School. Her earthly life is over and she will be greatly missed, but we know she is in a better place. Survivors include her loving husband Lloyd "Ducky" Wilde of Henefer; daughters and spouses, Connie (Vernal) Carter of Porterville, Sharon (Gary) Pace of Hoytsville, DiAnn (Bill) Staples of Coalville, and Pamela (Dave) Robbins of Henefer; a sister-in-law Clara Ovard and a special niece Arvilla Fawcett of Henefer; 19 grandchildren and 50 great-grand-children. Preceded in death by brothers she dearly loved: Joe" Boss" Ovard, George Ovard, Roy Ovard, and Lawrence "Bud" Ovard. Funeral services held on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 in Henefer 1st Ward Chapel. Interment, Henefer Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Walker Mortuary, Morgan and Coalville Utah.
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