Jubilee Part 2

We are so pleased to honor these wonderful Daughters at our Jubilee. Their stories were amazing, the following is just a summary of what was read at our Jubilee.

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We are going to miss Ruth Anns beautiful smile.

We honored Ruth Ann as a Pioneer Women of Today. Ruth Ann was born in 1923, she met her husband Armand Gunderson when she was playing softball and he was the pitching coach. He had a professional softball career that took them all over the country.  Ruth Ann worked for May Company and Bank of America She and Armand were married for 43 years before he died.  They had 2 daughters, 2 sons, and a daughter who passed away at age 3.11 grandchildren and 24 great grand children.  She later married Glen Wheeler, they served a mission in the Denver south area.  They were married for 14 years.  The people in her ward would call her Sis. Gunder Wheel. Ruth Ann served in the Presidency of the Relief Society, Primary and Young Women.  She did artistic work for the Yellow Pages, and colorized black and white photos. She played the Organ, and sang in many church and community choirs. Ruth Ann always looked lovely and was stylishly put together. She had some rules she always followed. She did not leave her room until 1. her bed is made. 2. she has showered and 3. has her make upon and has done her hair. she never colored her hair. She never went to bed with dishes in the sink. Ruth Ann is a third generation DUP. She has served as Company and Camp president and other positions.

 

Sue Kern is a member of the Valley Ranchero Camp. When you think of service, Sue's name is what comes up. She headed a very successful Stake Humanitarian Program where hundreds of handmade, balls, bears, dolls, blankets, knitted hats, puppets, ABC books and quilts of all sizes were donated to the LDS Church Humanitarian Center. Sue is also a member of the DAR where she conceived the idea and has carried out a program called Project Patriot, they collect supplies to send to the troops overseas, they made neck coolers and helmet liners, and lap blankets for the VA Hospital. Part of Project Patriot is gathering supplies and materials to set up schools for Afghan girls. She also heads up the fundraising program that raises the money to pay for the sending of these materials overseas.  One of the most successful fundraiser was a Jewelry Sale, she convinced the DAR ladies to donate their unused jewelry, she then displayed it beautifully, and the other DAR ladies purchased it!

Audra Olesom was born in Idaho, in the year 1916. She grew up during the depression, on a farm as one of 11 children. Their transportation was a horse drawn buggy and bob sled.   She married Alvin Schwendiman in 1937, in Salt Lake Temple; they had two daughters Carol Jean and Lorraine.  After Alvin obtained his PhD they moved to Bozeman Montana where he taught.  Soon Alvin became ill, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease, and after struggling for 2 years Alvin died in 1946, leaving Audra with 2 little girls to raise.  She faced her trials with Faith and Courage, took her family to Logan Utah, enrolled at Utah State, got her teaching credential and taught in the Logan city schools for 8 years. She married Roy Oleson in 1958, they moved to Claremont and she continued to teach until 1983, a total of 33 years. She has been involved in DUP as a charter member of the Indian Hills Camp. and served on the board.  She lives in her home, determined to be as independent as possible. Her life has been an example of Faith and Fortitude.

Lorraine Schwendiman Pierce has 6 children, attended BYU, and was a Charter member of the Indian Hills DUP Camp. She has served in many different positions most recently as Secretary Treasurer.  She is known for her friendship and compassion and selfless service not only to her mother, but her friends also.  She is considered a great blessing to those whose lives she has touched. We are so pleased to honor these two lovely women as Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude.