Mary Ellen Juchau of Spanish Fork passed away August 28 2022 after a short illness. She was the daughter of Opal Jackson Smith and Ruby Mae Haywood and was born in Dardanelle, Arkansas. Her parents moved to Idaho and she spent most of her growing up years on farms near Eden, Idaho. On November 20, 1956 she married Vern Juchau, also of Eden, Idaho and bore him 4 children, Jeff (Gina) Juchau of Spanish Fork, Kirk (Debbie) Juchau of Avondale, Arizona, Ellen (Bud) Dunn of Prosper, Texas and Jamee (Jared) Tate of Spanish Fork. Her posterity includes 17 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister (Peggy), her brother (J.B. Smith) and a grandson (Eric Juchau).
Mary had a personality that attracted people, and she made friends easily. She was a hard worker and enjoyed quilting and other hand work. She was a great mother, grandmother and friend to many. She was active in her church serving in many ward and stake callings and worked for 10 yrs in the Houston, Texas temple.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept 2 at the Crosswinds 1st ward at 870 East Canyon Road in Spanish Fork , Utah at 11:00 a.m. with viewing at 9:45 a.m.
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SHARON PUDENZ says
August 30, 2022 at 10:19 pmEllen and family,
Our deepest condolences during this difficult time. Thinking of you!
Sharon & Loren Pudenz
Anna Panek says
August 31, 2022 at 8:15 pmEllen,
I am so sorry for your loss! I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing your mom, but I am sure she was a special person because she raised an amazing person like you! I am wishing you and your family peace and comfort during this unimaginable time!!
Anna Panek
Scott Poulsen says
September 2, 2022 at 9:16 pmDear Ellen,
I’m so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was an amazing woman so full of love & compassion not only in words but also in her deeds & actions.