Celia Williamson Cronquist

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great, Great Grandmother and Sister, Celia Poppleton Williamson Cronquist, 91, returned to her Heavenly Father on January 31, 2005 at the Sunshine Terrace Nursing Home in Logan, Utah. She was born in Wellsville, Utah on June 16, 1913 to Mary Riggs Poppleton and William Maughan Williamson. At the age of 8 years old, her family moved to a farm north of Smithfield, Utah. She attended schools in Wellsville, Utah until 2nd Grade and continued her schooling at Smithfield Jr. High in Smithfield, Utah and North Cache High School in Richmond, Utah. She married Heber Carl Cronquist in Logan, Utah and lived on the Cronquist Homestead until 1983. At which time, upon the death of her husband, she moved to Logan, Utah where she lived alone for 22 years taking care of her home and yard until the last 1 ½ years. She is survived by her children: H. Carl Valoye Cronquist, Blackfoot, ID; Joyce Dr. Don B. Olsen, SLC, UT; William K. Bill Linda Cronquist, Springville, UT; Pauline C. Thain, Las Vegas, NV; Idella C. Stockwell, Henderson, NV; Jerry B. Cronquist, Hooper, UT; 23 grandchildren, 46 Great Grandchildren, and 14 Great Great Grandchildren, 2 sisters: Ruth Griffin, Logan, UT and Ethel Greene, Smithfield, UT. She was preceded in death by her husband, Heber Carl, 2 Great Grandchildren: Crystal Gail Cronquist and Donald Charles Olsen, 2 sisters: Edith Coburn and Aileen Scott; 3 Brothers: Floyd Williamson, Vernon Williamson and Thomas Williamson. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and throughout the years served in several capacities. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and was loved and cherished by all. She had many interests, among them cooking, crocheting, reading and genealogy. But her passion was gardening?there were always beautiful roses and flowers blooming in her yard. She enjoyed playing games especially Forkel with her grandchildren and loved ones. She had a terrific sense of humor and a great attitude toward life. Her door was always open to everyone and they all knew that inside her home they would be greeted with a welcome hug, a smile and plenty of good food. Our mother?s and grandmother?s love will always remain in the hearts of her family. Her world truly revolved around all of us. The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to all her caring neighbors and friends, to Dr. Gordon Wood and his staff, Dr. Michael Stone for his many years of care, Alpine Hospice Care and her many caregivers and friends at the Sunshine Terrace Nursing Home. With a special thanks to Susie Davis. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, February 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan, Utah. Friends and family may call at the funeral home Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 10-11 a.m. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www. nelsonfuneralhome.com. Mom and Grandma, we will miss the joy and happiness you brought us, but take comfort in the knowledge you are free from suffering. We mourn your passing, but we will celebrate the wonderful gift of your life, loving you always.