LouVerda Mackelprang was born on 17. Jan. 1939 at Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. She was the daughter of
Willard Theodore Mackelprang and
Maurine Brinkerhoff. LouVerda Mackelprang married
John Gordon Reed on 18. Mar. 1960 at Fresno, Fresno County, California. LouVerda Mackelprang died on 24. May. 2006 at Elmo, Emery County, Utah, at age 67.
ELMO - LouVerda (MacKelprang) Reed, 67, of Elmo, passed away peacefully May 24, 2006 surrounded by her family.
She was born Jan. 17, 1939 in Long Beach, Calif., To Willard and Maurine (Brinkerhoff) Mackelprang. She married John Gordon Reed March 18, 1960 in Fresno, Calif.
LouVerda?s was at her happiest when surrounded by her family and friends.
She was active in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, where she served for many years as captain of the Lily of the Valley camp and as an officer in the Emery company.
A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in numerous callings.
She also enjoyed cooking and spending time gardening.
Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild were her life.
She is survived by children, John Brad (Geri Lyn) Reed of Orangeville; Bert Willard (Christy) Reed of Elmo; and Sherrie Hansen of Huntington; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Also survived by sisters, Vida M. Leigh of Midvale, and Rue Dell Sudweeks of Sandy; brothers, Dr. Alonzo J. (Sandra) Mackelprang of Springfield, Ill., and Willard Stephen (Julie) Mackelprang of Springcreek, Nev. Preceded in death by husband; parents; son, Ronald Clete Reed; and brother, Benion B. Mackelprang.
Services will be Tuesday, May 30, noon, at the Elmo LDS Ward Chapel. Friends are invited to call one hour prior to services at the chapel. Interment, Elmo City Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.