HUNTINGTON-Vonda Mae Wilson, age 91, departed to her Heavenly Father Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Vonda Mae was born May 31, 1917, in Standardville, Utah to Henry and Lillian Day. She married June Pierce Wilson on March 11, 1939, in Grand Junction, Colo. Their marriage was later solemnized on Jan. 15, 1994, in the Manti LDS Temple. At the time of June’s death, Vonda Mae and June had celebrated 54 years of marriage.
Vonda Mae loved to fish, hunt, crochet, read, and garden. She also loved to do crossword puzzles and play games with her family.
She is survived by her children: John Jay (Karleen) Wilson of Monroe, Vonda Fay (James) Franklin of Huntington, June Pierce (Valnita) Wilson Jr. of Boise, Idaho, Edwin Dean (Debbie) Wilson of Salt Lake City, and Arthur Walt Wilson of Roosevelt; many grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and many great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, June Pierce Wilson; her parents, Henry and Lillian Day; a sister, Beatrice; two brothers, Newlle and Clive; a son, Rex Day; and two granddaughters, Tina Day and Jayleen Wilson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at 11 a.m. at the Huntington Stake Center (240 North Main Street). There will be a viewing on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, from 6-8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary in Castle Dale (720 North Center Street) and on Wednesday one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be at the Lawrence Cemetery.
Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary.
Vonda Mae Wilson
"Vonda Mae Wilson"