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Show Thursday, July 26, 2007 OREM TIMES Page 7 Orem centenarian dies at 106 years old - ' X X Brittani Lusk DAILY HERALD One of Utah County's centenarians died this weekend. Lila Barrus died Sunday morning after she had a stroke the night of July 12, said her daughter, Nola Aydelotte. Mrs. Barrus turned 106 on July 3 and received a birthday cake from Orem Mayor Jerry Washburn. When Washburn wished her a happy birthday, Mrs. Barrus wished him a happy birthday back. Life in the United States was different when Mrs. Barrus was born on July 3, 1901. A loaf of bread cost 3 cents, a gallon of milk cost 30 cents and a house went for $4,000. Mrs. Barrus's family described her as caring and kind. "She is the kindest, sweetest, most loving, adorable mother," Aydelotte said earlier this month. Aydelotte, remembers her mother peeling peaches for Aydelotte's three sisters, one brother and herself. Mrs. Barrus would peel as many as the children wanted. Another daughter, Eloise Bronson, said one of her favorite possessions is a quilt her mother, a talented sewer, ' made her from old dresses. Bronson also remembers coming home from school as a child to homemade cinnamon rolls with powdered sugar frosting. "Her family was absolutely number one in her life," Bronson said. Mrs. Barrus grew up in Star Valley, Wyo. Her parents were Thomas Fielding Burton and Alice Maud Call Burton. She married Rodney Barrus in 1922. The two grew up together, were high school sweethearts and were married for 72 years. They had six children, 21 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and two great -great-grandchildren. Aydelotte said the family is happy Mrs. Barrus is no longer worried about this life. Bronson said the family will miss her. "She makes every person feel like they're the most important thing in the world. That's going to be missed," Bronson said. Funeral services will be held July 25 in Orem and later this week in Cheyenne, Wyo. Utah is home to more than 100 centenarians. Mrs. Barrus was one of 19 who live in Utah County. XXXXXXAM XXWw XX; V Jk Cr v x x V x x V x V v v , s i ; x x ' x x x v x I . r i if0 , : ''v,- V"" x x x X x t- " x t xS - "i - s.-? I ; xx -x X x x X A y ' II Xvv i.-c x t- i XX a 'X, XX X X . r i b vi j I x jtr - x I , i ' !l v! Q-. J v ' " s X Jll x ;i x v f t' -x-Vf " V " . ' ' - ' iff i - 'v,' v: ' I If ' JERONIMO NISAUriily Horiild Orem Mayor Jerry Washburn congratulates Lila Barrlts on her 1 06th birthday on July 3. J. Darren Burrup TheBirdDogRealtor.com cell 420-3189 THE B IRDtyG REA LTOR IF IT'S OUT THCRE, I'Ll. FIND IT 4.5 -100 LISTING SERVICE (First 5 Coupons) (No Gimmics) Personal Guarantee Affiliated : a i. v r u o u www.myhomeutah.com MLS Full Service L h : wm m m m m J COT HERE L 1 I A i i j mmm IKSURAICEAEiVl home auto life business Richard Foote Ross Schofield M&IMSO W UN JJ r 3?4-0395 www.footeinsurance.com 305 N. FREEDOM BLVD. PROVO 1 mjaiKimi mm mmm ASK FOR BUD JOLLEY ttki 75920 FOREST RIVER TOYHAULER Sandpiper T21SP Sleeps 8. generator, 30 gal tuel station. 106 gallon water. AC microwave, duel electric queen beds. fcTjmM I fan? a? ht mwnrmfrrn nwm .rem fTTTa rfm rXrN aiLrfL bud jolley P0 jmsm K y ( XX XX ,.k.7592r "N viNr...... , WrtWBSt State St.-UM 768-3312 1 lf?l ijUJ H ! TJftSl I 'wTS-ir::: 1-43333-2008 i 1 m wiMgSl f f" : ;4 J "X - 1 yT ""MTrMM"""T"T"x!"""""""T"T III 8iteis" Now V ISH,JC ,!;ts,,, accepting ,x n students orKr--n'it..-,.. H v. I (jgijt f YJ jWJl:V 'M3Xt 4' 'f al?ia'iiUiJyVi)V Photo by Scott Hancock mmmmmmmmm COACHMEN 3150SS Freelander High gtcss ext sKlewotls. Firestone Ride Rite on assist susp. fioWs 37 me water ttian other brands queen bed walk orourtd. 100 cubic feet of storoQe X ,:X2: j Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Tumbling, Hip Hop, Technique, TapBallet combo, and Tiny Tots classes are available. Hot Shots Academy Preschool is now registering new students for the '07- OH school year. Classes are available for 3 and 4 year olds and combine academic principles with hands-on earning and performing arts. Contact Information: (801) 785-5883 90 South Main Street, Pleasant Grove More Central Utah listings than anybody. Period. heraldextra.comhomechoice jDalllJikraU) B3: Copy |