LaRee Liddiard - Walker Funeral Home

In the early morning of November 28, 2020, LaRee Holbrook Liddiard passed away at her home. She was born on February 13, 1931, in Logan, Utah, together with her twin sister, LaRue, to Harris Burt Holbrook and Marjorie Hammond. She was raised on a cattle ranch in Metropolis, Nevada, where she learned the value of hard work. She graduated from BYU, earning a dual degree in Elementary Education and Art. She married Gilbert Lynn Liddiard on October 11, 1953, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were sealed In the Salt Lake Temple on April 25, 1958.

She was a beautiful artist, among her many other talents. She sang in many choral groups, singing for funerals and special occasions. She taught school for 25 years, retiring from Nephi Elementary in 1994.

LaRee was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had many callings in the church throughout her life. She and her husband served a mission at the Bishops’ Storehouse. They also served weekly in the temple for 30 years. She loved teaching Relief Society, doing the Relief Society Bulletin and the Ward Bulletin Board. She enjoyed volunteering, helping many people along the way. She was a wonderful Ministering Sister.

She had many close friends that she associated with throughout her life. She had a love for traveling, visiting most of the United States and many European countries. She was a voracious reader who loved sharing her knowledge with others. She loved all of her family and especially enjoyed family get-togethers.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Heather Lyman, of Maple Creek Hospice; and Nola Falepapalangi, for their love and care over these many months.

She is survived by her husband; her sisters, Alta Cox, and Nancy (Mike) Eastmond; her children: VeraLynn (Von) Isaman, Jeff (Jacque) Liddiard, Marjorie Rounds, Megg (Terry) Hawkins, Dwight (Brenda) Liddiard, Paul (Brenda) Liddiard, and Heather Bakker. She has 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, George; her in-laws, Albert and Vera Liddiard; her twin sister, LaRue Nixon Call; her son-in law, Kent Rounds; grandson-in-law, Gregory Young; and grandson, Rydel Isaman.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork, Utah, with a viewing prior from 1:00-2:15 p.m. Funeral will be broadcast from this obituary page. Please return to this page to join the live-stream on Saturday, December 5th; access will start 1/2 hour prior to services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Missionary Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or your favorite charity.

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11 Condolences for LaRee Liddiard

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Judy Robinson Spencer says

November 30, 2020 at 10:39 pm

Dear Liddiard Family,
So sorry to hear of your sweet mothers passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this precious time.
God Bless.

Scott Hicken says

December 1, 2020 at 8:49 am

I have so many great memories of her from living next door for many years. She was a great cook always bringing my family homemade treats and the liddiard family relish making day was an annual event. She will be missed.

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Kent & Pam Wing says
December 2, 2020 at 9:51 pm

Our love goes for the family for all the love we knew as Pam share many memories as she taught with her and car pool with her to Nephi, Utah from Spanish Fork..
Many heart felt conversations with school & personal.
She will be missed and has earned her way into the next phase of life..
Kent & Pam Wing
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  Alan Abbott says
  December 5, 2020 at 12:25 am
  
  Sis Liddiard was a sweet and wonderful lady while we were all in the First Ward. She best sub teacher I had in 4th grade

Ella Huff says

December 1, 2020 at 9:33 am

LaRee was such a wonderful person. I loved our visits when she would come into the bookstore. She was quite intelligent and had a warm sense of humor. She was always well dressed and her hair was always so pretty. An amazing person who will be deeply missed.

Phyllis Brock says

December 1, 2020 at 3:27 pm

I was saddened to read about LaRee’s passing. She was such an awesome talented lady. She was always so friendly and upbeat. I send my love and condolences to you all but especially to Dwight and his family. May our Heavenly Father bless you with peace and comfort.

Jill Shell says

December 3, 2020 at 12:19 am

My sweet LaRoe. I will miss you so much. I am so thankful for the wonderful memory of singing with you in the Tabernacle. You have a beautiful voice. With all my love.

Kirsten Trauntvein Waite says

December 3, 2020 at 3:33 am

Mrs. Liddiard left an indelible impression on each of her students over her 25 years of tenure. I was lucky enough to be one of those. I learned much from her and still can recall so much of her teachings: messages that reached beyond the classroom. I loved her laugh and patience with each of our second grade class. Condolences to her family. May her well-lived life full of helping others provide you with additional comfort during this difficult time.

Cassie Carter Kelley says

December 3, 2020 at 1:48 pm

I had the privilege of having Mrs. Liddard as my 2nd grade teacher in Nephi. She was a great teacher, one of my favorites. There was just something special about her. I hope her family will be comforted at this difficult time.

Roberta Smith says

December 5, 2020 at 9:37 pm

Dear Dwight & Family,
My you have a wonderful mother. I wish to express my sympathy to you in her passing. She enriched and touched many lives in many ways.
May your choice memories and the Lord’s spirit help to bring peace and comfort to you and yours now and in the time to come.
Dwight thank you for your friendship on choir trips, in and out of
school times, and the holiday book presentations you so skillfully
presented. You too have touched my life and many others.
Gordon has been gone for 2 years. He also appreciated his association with you.
Again sympathy and love, also Merry Christmas and a great New Year ahead.
Roberta Smith

Leslie Sumner says

December 6, 2020 at 3:04 am

Dear Liddard family,

Your mother was a very special grand lady. What a wonderful full life she had! You were lucky to have her as a mother. I know these days are tough with her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Your mother was one of a kind. A rare classy beautiful strong women. She brought a lot of sparkle into the hearts of many with her humor and kindness. She will always have a special place in my heart and memory.

Thank you for having the funeral live streamed. I really enjoyed hearing all the wonderful stories and memories from Dwight and Vera Lynn.

I also enjoyed seeing all the pictures in the slide show of your family and mother as the years went by. Everyone grew up! The years went by too fast, didn’t they?

It has been a sweet spiritual afternoon pausing to spend time to reflect on memories of Aunt LaRee and all of you. Good memories that brought lots of love and joy to my heart.

Take care…love you all.

Love,
Leslie

LaRee Liddiard February 13, 1931 - November 28, 2020

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11 Condolences for LaRee Liddiard