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Show SPANISH FORK Covering what matters most Obituary WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2009 • A7 Statue: From CEMETERY • A l Jacqueline (Jackie) Belders Jacqueline (Jackie) Belders, 83, died June 25. She was born in Spanish Fork on May 22, 1926, to,John Dean and Jennie Dudley Losee, the first of 12 children. Jackie married Francis Claude Belders on Nov. 15, 1943 in Salt Lake City. They .were sealed Nov. 15,1997intheManti Temple. Survivors include her children, Caroline Jean Poulsen; and Delmar "Duke" (Cody) Belders; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; one sister and three brothers, Colleen (Jerry) Olsen, Fred (Marilyn) Losee, Fritz (Carolyn) Losee and Steve (Cindy) Losee; and a brother-in-law, Ray Robertson. She was preceded in death by her husband; three sisters, Francis Robertson, Doris (Tiz) Watkins and Jane Hunter; one brother, Larry Losee; a son-in-law, Danny Poulsen; and her parents. Jackie loved to work. She was employed at Jack's Cafe", BYU housekeeping and Fritzi's sewing plant. She had the ability to love everyone unconditionally. You always knew where you stood with Jackie (Maw B). She was dedicated in fulfilling civic and church callings. She loved her Wednesday senior citizen temple group (her little chicks), and always looked forward to the weekly dinners. By example Jackie has instilled in her family the importance of hard work, dedication, honesty, service and love. She believed if you say you will do something, then you should do it. Jackie loved the gospel and read the scriptures daily. Jackie was an avid journal writer and record keeper. If anyone needed to know who, what, or when, grandma always had the answers. The family feels much love and appreciation for the caregivers at the hospital, Vista Care, and the staff of Parkway Health for their tender care. She will be missed, but we are thankful that she has returned home. Funeral services were held Monday, June 29. Interment was in the Spanish Fork Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfarnilyrnortuary.com. original wards, including a list of names of the people who had died during the bishops' terms of service. "Everything we found left something out/' Baadsgaard said. "We've had to put the puzzle pieces together one by one." Baadsgaard said they found old copies of the Deseret News that listed marriages and deaths, and that helped fill in some holes. "From the original 15 names, we now have 170-180 names, but that's a moving target," Baadsgaard said. "We'll always be finding corrections and additions. This whole process has given me a sweet feeling. I feel like I'm on a treasure hunt. Every time I wanted a child in the sculpture who is looking up to her parents. "It's like she's asking, 'How am I to face life?' and the parents are pointing out toward the future," Baadsgaard said. The DUP deeded the cemetery property to the city, and have cleared the weeds. They raised enough money to pay for half the statue through various fundraisers, including a quilt raffle and a cookbook, which they compiled and sold. The Fuentes are donating the other half of the cost of the sculpture. A developer who is putting in a subdivision near the cemetery also donated funds. Baadsgaard said their goal is to make the pioneer cemetery a place where the posterity of these early pioneers can go to find their ancestors, and pass on the legacy faith and perseverance. The committee decided to keep the wall open so people can see the valley below. 'The cemetery is located on possibly one of the most beautiful sites in the valley," Baadsgaard said. "People will be able to come and look over the valley and see what these early pioneer efforts have brought to us." The statue will be placed on a pedestal in the cemetery, and there will be story walls that describe what life was like when the pioneers first came to this valley, as well as a wall of remembrance with the names of anyone who died during the years prior to the current cemetery, and those whose names are not listed in the Spanish Fork Cemetery. area; and Krege Christensen, eled long distances to attend a lawyer of Icelandic descent Iceland Days. One of those who helped the Utah Ice- was Bardardottir, known to landic Association return to friends as "Kitty," who degood standing with the state cided to extend a planned of Utah as a non-profit cor- four-week trip to North poration, and served on the America to five weeks so she Icelandic Association board could participate. for 10 years. "I love it," she said. "I just love the fact that people This year's Iceland Days celebration culminated with get together because they a Sunday fireside that in- are Icelandic descendant(s) cluded speakers Kristjana ... it makes me proud." Bardardottir, a native IceBardardottir was not the lander and member of the only one from far away. Church of Jesus Christ of Anne Stewart came from Latter-day Saints, and re- New Jersey, and others visnowned BYU religion pro- ited from California. Stewfessor Robert L. Millet. art, an Icelandic descendant In addition to the hun- who grew up in Utah and dreds of local Icelanders who went to school at BYU, said came to the event, some trav- she should have attended the event years ago. This year she took advantage of an opportunity to spend time with family and celebrate Iceland Days. Now she wants to visit Iceland. Spanish Fork became home to the first permanent Icelandic settlement in North America when a group of pioneer immigrants arrived from the island nation in 1855. Since 1887/'Western Icelanders" have been gathering here for Iceland Days, which is held each year around June 17, Iceland's independence day. In order to avoid conflict with Father's Day, organizers scheduled this year's event for June 26-28. find a name it's like a gold nugget. It's so sad that the people who sacrificed the most have been lost." The sculpture has come to have deep meaning to the members of the committee as they've researched the names of the deceased. "There are so many babies buried in the cemetery, we wanted a baby in the sculpture," Baadsgaard said. "We wanted a real baby, not one swaddled against the mother's shoulder, but one hanging over her arm, looking at the world." Baadsgaard said that the pioneers who came to this valley persevered in the face of accidents, disease, harsh weather conditions, even death. To help portray the essence of hope in spite of discouragement, they also Iceland Days: From CELEBRATION • A l tion of the Icelandic Heritage Awards; a genealogy booth; a souvenir table; Icelandic sheep; and entertainment by the Celtic and bluegrass band Silver Rails. Following the events at the park, John K. Johnson led a group of about 30 people on a bus tour of sites in Spanish Fork significant to the Icelandic community. Recipients of this year's Heritage Awards were Lynette Reynolds, the original organizer of the Iceland Days children's choir; Norma Jones, one of few remaining full-blooded Icelanders in the Lady Golfers in ordej & • competitorfwe name '* Courtesy photo VSHOBBLE CREEK: The Spanish Oaks Ladies Golf Travel Team played the Hobble Creek Ladies at the Spanish Oaks Golf Course on Monday, June 22. Members Participating wefre: Gayle Valdez, Mickie Pulsipher, Gloria Christensen, Makell Miner, LaRue Taylor, Saiidi Nilsson, Luena H. Francom and Jolynn Griner. The gals played a competitive game but lost by a few points. Luena and Jolynn took the most points, and Sandi had the least putts. The team also played at the Spanish Oaks course against the Gladstan team on Monday June 29. Pictured, left to right, are Gloria Christensen, Luena H. Francom, Sandi Nilsson, Gayle Valdez, Makell Miner, Mickie Pulsipher and LaRue Taylor. NOW OPEN -»;?4Yr5Sf> IX 6IFT CERTIFICATES TO LOCAL BUSINESSES and SALEM HILLS >| Free t year subscription PHARMACIST BRENT WARREN send submissions to: Come in and experience your ME community pharmacy. ads@spforknews.com -or48 East 300 North, Spanish Fork ^Serving the entire Salem, Woodland Hills area and beyond. 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