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Blanch Rogerson Williams

Blanch Rogerson Williams

Blanch Rogerson Williams of South Ogden, passed away July 20, 2010. She was born on July 2, 1924 to Daniel Edwin and Hannah Blanch Telford in Fort Hall, Idaho. She was the youngest of 10 children. Blanch grew up in Ogden and graduated from Ogden High School. She began competing in professional roller skating and enjoyed many years teaching and won several state championships. She met her husband Ross Edwin Williams at the Berthana roller skating rink; how could Ross resist Blanch in that cute little skating skirt? They were married June 12, 1944 in the Salt Lake Temple and were married 66 years. As an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints she served in various callings. Her career started at the Naval Supply Depot and she later retired from Hill Air Force Base after 32 years of service. She raised her family in Kaysville then later moved to South Ogden. Blanch was an amazing wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a beautiful spirit and a huge heart. There was nothing she wouldn't do to help someone in need. Blanch loved her family. She would do anything and everything for them. She spent many hours playing, watching movies and shopping with her grandchildren. She spoiled them with her immeasurable love and time. She was a beautiful and meticulous lady who had a passion and gusto for life. She loved having a beautiful home to entertain. She and her husband loved to travel and camp in their motor home. She played in various bridge clubs for many years; she found much happiness at the bridge table surrounded by her many friends who will miss her very much. She left many precious memories for her loved ones and friends. Blanch is survived by her loving husband Ross and two sons; Lynn and Roger, 4 grandchildren; Cher (Jason) Struck, Crystal (Paul) Lowell, Cara Williams, Kimberly (Spencer) McConkie and 10 adoring great-grandchildren; Kelton and Kadin Struck, Jacob and Jordan Lowell, Gabriel Williams, Brylee and Rayna Anderson, Cohen, Mason and Lena McConkie. Close and loving family members; Karla Williams and Lydia Jorn. Blanch is preceded in death by her parents and 8 siblings and also by her grandson, Roger Edwin (Bret) Williams Jr. She is survived by her brother Dee Rogerson.

"I have always known that at last I would take this road, But yesterday, I did not know it would be today." And in the words of Blanch, "See you later doll."

Viewing services will be held Sunday, July 25th, 2010 6:00-8:00 pm and Monday July 26th 2010, 12:00-1:00pm at Leavitt's Mortuary 836 36th Street, Ogden and Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Kaysville Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com

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