Anna Nell Bezzant Puzey

TREMONTON--Anna Nell Bezzant Puzey, 96, died at her home Saturday, March 27, 2010. Nell was born January 22, 1914, in Bingham Canyon, Utah, to Joseph Matthew Bezzant and Elva Fenton Bezzant. She was the youngest of four daughters, and thrived in a happy household in Magna, Utah, where she and her sisters grew up. The Bezzant home was full of adventure, music and love. Nell attended school in Magna, graduating from Cypress High School when she was 16. She continued her education at the University of Utah, completing requirements for teacher certification when she was 18. She taught elementary school until her high school beau Garland ?Sock? Puzey finished his schooling at the U of U, and they were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple December 22, 1933. Nell and Sock lived first in Kamas, Utah, where he was working, and moved next to the Cottonwood area of Salt Lake where their first son, Bob, was born. The family moved to Cedar City for another job opportunity, and then to Tremonton where sons Bill and Paul were born. That move proved to be enduring, as Nell and Sock both lived out their years in Tremonton. Nell was an active participant in church and community affairs. Over the years, she worked in the MIA program, in primary where she served for years as chorister, and in Relief Society. She enjoyed her association with her friends in the Tremonton Civic League where she was a charter member. Book clubs also held a special attraction for her, and she was well-known as the writer of innumerable poetic tributes, honoring and poking fun at many Tremonton associates. Nell was also involved for several years in the annual presentation of the Box Elder County Fair. After her sons were raised, Nell began a career in teaching piano, and became a popular instructor of many aspiring pianists over the years. It seemed that she had a knack for persuading even the most obstinate students to stick with practicing until they became at least able to perform at the cookie-and-punch recitals that were staged for doting parents and grandparents in her living room. As Sock became less able to care for himself, Nell paid daily visits to keep him company during his stay in the nursing home, where she performed her seemingly endless repertoire of catchy songs that she had collected through her life. Even after Sock?s death, Nell continued to entertain at the nursing home as long as she was able. Nell is survived by her sons: Robert and wife, Carol of North Ogden, UT, William and wife, June of Reno, NV, and Paul and wife, Julie of Roy, UT; nine grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland, her parents, and three sisters: Mary, Elva and Kate. We must thank Nell?s caregivers, Losaline and Maliu Vave for the devoted and loving care they have given her during these last few years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 N. 100 E., Tremonton, with Bishop Wayne C. Larsen presiding. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday, April 5, 2010 from 6-8 p.m., and Tuesday from 9-10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove, Utah, cemetery.