Maretta Swenson Fillmore, age 99, died Monday, December 2, 2019 at her home in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was born on July 5, 1920 in Benjamin, Utah to George Swenson and Hannah Hansen Swenson. She was the fifth of eleven children. Maretta was educated in the Spanish Fork schools, graduating from Spanish Fork High School in 1938. She worked at the Spanish Fork Co-op from 1938 to 1940 while waiting for her sweetheart to return home from his mission to the East Central States. Maretta and Curtis Fillmore were married and sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on October 30, 1940. After living in Salt Lake City and Florida for a few years during the war, they settled in Spanish Fork and lovingly raised their seven children.
Maretta was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with her family and served in many callings throughout her life. Her favorite calling was in the Primary where she served for eleven years and was a Counselor in the Primary for an additional four years. She also served in the Sunday School and the Relief Society. She served as the Relief Society President in the Spanish Fork Third Ward for several years. Later she served two missions with her husband, Curtis, in the North Carolina Charlotte Mission from 1983 to 1985.
Maretta was a true example of Christlike love. She lived a life of faith and service to her family and to others, leaving behind her a legacy of love.
Maretta was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Fillmore and her son, George A. Fillmore in 2007, and two great grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Curtis D. (Phyllis) Fillmore, Alpine, Utah; David S. (Myrna) Fillmore, Boise, Idaho; Linda Fillmore (spouse of George Fillmore), American Fork, Utah; Ann (Ralph) Ward, Sherman Oaks, California; Paul R. (Alison) Fillmore, Heber, Utah; Blake L. (Debra) Fillmore, San Diego, California; Kathy (Alan) Larsen, San Angelo, Texas. She is also survived by 25 Grandchildren, 45 Great Grandchildren, and four Great, Great Grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 12 noon at the Spanish Fork Third Ward Chapel, 400 North 650 West. Family and friends may call on Sunday evening, December 8, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork and on Monday at the Spanish Fork Third Ward from 10:45 to 11:45 am. Interment will be at the Spanish Fork Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the many people who gave their time, support and love to Maretta; especially Nola, Heather and all of the staff at Maple Creek Hospice.
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