Kathryn "LuCille" Abbott Argyle - Walker Funeral Home

Kathryn LuCille Abbott Argyle, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 8, at age 78, following a valiant fight with cancer.

LuCille was always a whirlwind of activity due to her seemingly endless amount of energy and charity. On a typical day, she could complete a sewing project, clean a house, mow a lawn, go to work, serve in her church responsibilities, prepare a meal for her family, as well as for a neighbor, and volunteer at a hospital. No one could match her life’s pace.

LuCille was born May 30, 1941 to Medford Dee Abbott and Kathryn White in Payson, Utah, the second of six children. She spent her childhood years attending Payson schools, learning to work hard and developing many homemaking skills. She also found time to enjoy dancing and playing various sports. Graduating from Payson High and Seminary gave her long-lasting friendships. It wasn’t long after her encounter with Lake Shore native, Bert Argyle, that she knew she had met the man of her dreams. Marrying her eternal sweetheart in the Salt Lake Temple on April 10, 1959, they made their first home in Lake Shore. There, three children – Julie, Pam and Jess – joined Bert and LuCille in their loving home. The family then moved to nearby Benjamin, adding five more children – Guy, Keith, Wade, Layne, and Ann – to the family. Bert and LuCille recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.

LuCille’s family was her most precious treasure and highest priority. She spent countless hours supporting her children in their education, sports, FFA, 4H, and church activities. She loved family gatherings, especially campouts at their summer home. LuCille cherished holiday family events, especially around her favorite holiday, Christmas. She loved the Christmas lights, decorations, food, music and gift giving, and always had delicious food and yummy treats for everyone. LuCille found any excuse to throw a party, to bring family and friends together to show her love for them.

After her children were all in school, LuCille went to work for Nature’s Sunshine Products, working as a purchasing agent. She loved her job and the many friendships made at NSP, retiring after 14 years. As if a full-time job wasn’t enough, she continued her service volunteering at Mountain View Hospital for an additional 25 wonderful years. LuCille exemplifies the definition of serving others.

LuCille was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and filled her life with service and compassion toward others. She selflessly served in many church callings, on both a ward and stake level.

LuCille also enjoyed being an ordinance worker at the Payson and Provo Temples. Following her retirement, she and Bert served two church missions, fulfilling a life-long dream.

LuCille was very talented and loved to sew, knit, crochet, quilt, bake, and decorate beautiful wedding cakes. She enjoyed gardening and always kept a beautiful yard. Traveling was another passion and LuCille loved spending her winters in Arizona with Bert and finishing her bucket list of seeing all 50 states. As horse enthusiasts, Bert and LuCille enjoyed another passion – training and racing their award winning horses, which gave them even more opportunities to join with family and friends. Always anxious for more experiences and time with family, LuCille considered live theater a treat and never turned down an opportunity to play cards.

A friend to all, LuCille was quick to speak words of kindness and acceptance, offer hope and encouragement, and would do all that she could to lighten the load of another. Her life was full, busy and fast paced and she would have it no other way.

We wish to express our sincere love and appreciation to the many doctors, nurses, and medical personnel, ward members, and friends, for the service rendered to LuCille both during her battle and throughout her life.

She will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Bert, and eight adoring children: Julie (Mike) Hales, Pam (Jim) Sullivan, Jess (Deloris), Guy (Mindee), Keith (Chris), Wade (Rachelle), Layne (Delora), and Ann (Jamon) Jarvis. She leaves 58 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, with three more on the way. LuCille was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, and two sisters.

A private family graveside service will be held at the Benjamin Cemetery.

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22 Condolences for Kathryn “LuCille” Abbott Argyle

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Sam and Jan Jackson says
April 10, 2020 at 1:07 am

Dear Argyle Family, We were so sorry to hear of LuCille’s passing. My mom, Veda Loveless, went to the temple with LuCille on her wedding day. I was one of her bridesmaids and love the memories of that day. I was always amazed at her incredible energy. Her testimony of the Lord was so beautiful all her life. We are blessed to have the restored truths of the Gospel and to have the comfort of knowing that death is a new beginning. We send our love and sincerest sympathies to all of you.
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Darla Jensen says
April 10, 2020 at 2:18 am

I am so very very sorry
I loved this lady!! She was my young women teacher. And I still use the quote she gave me. “Two people can accomplished any thing. a long as one of them is God”. She bake me a birthday with a lot of frosting because she knew I loved frosting. Hugs and prayers. Cousin. Love you all! Darla Jensen Bakker
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  Lil Shepherd says
  April 11, 2020 at 11:39 pm
  
  My Dear Friend LuCille,
  All I can see is you running fast (because you didn’t know slow) through heaven, with a huge smile on your face. I know you’re thinking who can I help, what can I do, when can I make or do something for someone.
  
  It was such a gift to me that we were able to work with each other and I learned so many great qualities from you.
  
  Many, many times, when I needed to make a decision, I would think: What would LuCille do? I knew if I followed your example I would make the right choice.
  
  Thank you for being my friend, my teacher, my Christlike example.
  
  I know you’ll be watching over your family and those you hold most dear.
  
  I sincerely pray our paths will meet in heaven; that will be a very good day.
  
  I love you dear friend, God speed,
  
  Lil Shepherd
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Connie Black says
April 10, 2020 at 4:39 am

I love this sweet woman. She made a huge impact on my life. She was the most amazing YW teacher. She made incredible handouts every single week! She taught us how to make gingerbread houses, I still have & use that pattern & recipe to this day. She’s a woman you try to be like but never come close to her incredible spirit. Love you
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Glenda Hawkins Anderson says
April 10, 2020 at 1:11 pm

I’m sorry for your loss, she was my young women’s teacher and I always looked up to her. The heavens gained one amazing angel. She had so much energy and could run circles around all us teenagers. She touched so many with her love for serving others.
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Terri Breakfield says
April 10, 2020 at 3:01 pm

I am sorry to hear of Lucilles passing. She is no longer in that earthly body that caused her so much pain. She was a good person and a good mother to her posterity. I pray for Bert that he will be comforted. Prayers go out to all her family that they will be able to be at peace knowing that they will see her again.
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Christine Christensen says
April 10, 2020 at 4:21 pm

Many tears of sorrow are shed today on this side, but there are tears of joy on the other. Bert, you shared her love for over 61 years and she remains with you now as she remains in the hearts of all who knew her. I am especially saddened that we cannot attend her final arrangements after having heard her give so many beautiful tributes as the last requests of others. But your hearts will heal with the knowledge you will all be in her attendance again and everlasting. So let your tears be rain upon the fruits of LuCille’s life that gives her water for her journey now. Peace be with you all.
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Larry and Sharon Creer says
April 11, 2020 at 3:18 am

We are so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. LuCille was always so much fun the wrestling matches and a true lady at all times. The obituary couldn’t possibly cover all of her many talents and service to others. She will be missed.
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DeNene Jensen says
April 11, 2020 at 3:29 am

Dear Bert and kids, I think you know how much we love your mom and Dad and all of you kids! Your mom was so full of life and she brought so much joy and life to all who was around her. She made me tired just seeing all that she did. I remember thinking when I heard she had cancer that there was no question where she was going from this life, she did and accomplished more in her life than the rest of us even dream of doing. I’m so sorry that we can’t be there but you know our hearts and prayers are with you! We loved her and you Bert, and all you kids. May Heavenly Father put his arms around you with comfort and peace. Love you, DeNene and Robert Jensen
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  Joanie Breedlove says
  April 13, 2020 at 3:58 am
  
  I was shocked and saddened when I saw tonight of LuCills passing ! I Love her so much! We worked together at the Payson Temple when it had just opened. She was my trainer and we were totally ‘kindred spirits’- we would both say that! My husband had just passed- and she was such a light for me! I know she made everyone feel special and loved… but we had a Sweet friendship and I felt So Loved by her!
  I am sorry for her husband and family to have her gone- I know how difficult that is, but I also know I feel my husband close by at times- I know you will feel her happy loving presence as well!
  Sending my Love!
  Joanie Breedlove
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Elaine White says
April 11, 2020 at 5:53 pm

So sorry to hear of Lucille’s passing. Grateful to have been able to visit with her at our last cousin luncheon. She will be sorely missed.
Love Joel and Elaine White
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Nancy Steele Housekeeper says
April 11, 2020 at 5:56 pm

What a wonderful lady you were Lucille. She was someone you just didn’t try to keep up with because you knew you couldn’t. She raised a beautiful family had a beautiful home and the best smile. She was always so willing to do things for others. My thoughts and prayers are you all of you, her family. Love you Lucille.
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Lynn and Suzanne Ivory Frisby says
April 11, 2020 at 7:32 pm

We were sorry to hear of Lucille’s passing. She was a wonderful person.
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Susan Neeley says
April 11, 2020 at 9:24 pm

I am so very sorry to hear about Lucille’s passing. I absolutely love and adore Lucille. I have very fond memories of her, spending so much time with her around church meetings, sports and conversations. She was a great mentor and friend to me. She not only loved everyone, she radiated love to everyone she came in contact with. My sincerest sympathy and condolences to Bert, Julie, Pam and all of the family!
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Mark Muhlestein says
April 12, 2020 at 2:30 pm

Guy, I am so sorry for your loss.
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  Steve and Glenda Wilson. says
  April 13, 2020 at 4:36 pm
  
  What a great lady. We miss you Already LuCille. We are blessed to have known you and to count you as a dear friend ????.
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Craig Huff says
April 12, 2020 at 10:31 pm

What a wonderful lady. Always with a smile and a quick greeting. She is truly one of a kind. It was an honor to call her a friend.
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Charles & Audra Thorpe says
April 13, 2020 at 4:54 pm

LuCille was a very friendly, hard working and happy friend. We enjoyed working with her in the Payson Temple. She is all and more what is written in her obituary. What she did she did very well. May our Heavenly Father bless you and your family with great and wonderful memories and comfort.
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Phillip McClain says
April 14, 2020 at 12:27 am

I will always cherish the memories of Bert and LuCille and the children going deer hunting up Lake Fork. LuCille was always on the move. I don’t remember her sitting down and talking for very long. She could always think of things that needed to be done. She is a very wonderful individual and always took care of her family and friends.
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Karma and Lynn Woffinden says
April 14, 2020 at 3:41 am

Argyle Family–Bert We know what a special lady LuCille is as well as her drive and accomplishments. She was always loving and fun to talk to and she always had a smile. We love you all and are so glad you have wonderful memories.
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Gayle Warren says
April 14, 2020 at 9:49 pm

So sorry to hear of Lucille’s passing. I worked with her at Natures Sunshine. She was always so efficient and on the spot accurate with everything she did. Always did it with a smile and a friendly word. I feel so honored to have known her and so happy I was able to spend those years working with her. My best to all the family.
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Janece Hughes says
April 16, 2020 at 4:11 am

We are so sorry to hear of Lucille’s passing. Your video and obituary were so nice. Lucille’s smile and energy were contagious. We enjoyed several work Christmas parties at the Argyle home. They were always so much fun. Each time she would see Larry and I she was so interested in us and how we were doing. She will be missed by many. You have been in our thoughts and prayers.