Marie Diana Veibell

Marie Diana Veibell passed away Sunday morning at exactly 12:00am at the Logan Rehabilitation Center. Four brothers survive Marie Veibell: Fred Grace, Martin Beverly, FloydJeanene, and Bruce Betty living – Roselyn deceased Veibell. Shewas predeceased by parents Peter Martin and Sorine Christine Hansen Veibell and siblings Julie in infancy, Anne Holfeltz Meriweather, Viola Simper, Victor Audrey still living, and Bill Mary still living. Marie Veibell was born June 28, 1925 in Cornish, Utah, fifth child of nine, to Sorine Christine Hansen and Peter Martin Veibell. Marie attended elementary school in Cornish, junior high in Lewiston, and high school at North Cache. A very bright student, she went on to USU, majoring in physiology in 1947. Many years later in 1985 her old USU chemistry professor Theodore M. Burton would still fondly remember Marie to a niece as a "lively and gifted student". She completed graduate studies and an internship in Spokane, Washington before working at LDS Hospital in 1949, which soon after became Logan Regional Hospital. Almost as soon as she was secure in her career she began what would become a lifelong habit.
In her own words, "I started giving just a little bit to Utah State a few years after I graduated - once I'd had time to get established - and I've given every year since." This habit continued to grow over the years, increasing its borders to include many, many other charities as
well. As lab supervisor her perspective was
noteworthy; "With technology changing all the time it was an interesting field to be in. When I started out I would run about 20-30 tests just to find out a few things; now we run one or two tests to find out about a hundred things!" Marie served many years on the Logan Regional Hospital Board. Some unusual duties as lab technician included testifying as a medical examiner.
Marie received a letter of commendation from the Logan and Brigham Police Departments for her years of service.Marie retired in 1990. Marie lived almost 56 years in the Logan
4th ward. Some of her favorite callings included drama director, baseball coach, stake baseball sports coordinator, and Cub Scout master. Marie's experience in scouting exemplified her generous and lively spirit. She reminisced, "I enjoyed the cubs. When I was given that job as leader they asked me to do it temporarily. I did it temporarily for 20 years." Marie, always the good sport, shared this exchange, 'The Guide Patrol were a lot of fun but as I got a little older they weren't sure that I could make it 'up hill and down dale'. One of the boys said, 'do you think you can make it Marie?' I answered, 'well, do you want to go home?' to which he wisely replied, 'I think you'll make it,' and I said, "I hope so.'" Marie received The Silver Beaver in 1976. Though she never married her family
were the grateful recipients of her love for life, children and wholesome activity. Sponsoring a yearly Easter event, she created a legendary tradition. She never forgot a Christmas – everyone received a gift. Every Eagle Scout, graduate, and missionary in her large extended family knew she cared about those special accomplishments in their lives. Every niece, nephew and every "grand"were her favorite. Sister Susan W. Tanner epitomizes our feelings for Marie, for she truly was the personification of woman, "distinct and different in happy ways". Marie truly was a sterling example of a woman who was a "happy, generous, loving woman, blessing all with whom she associated." A viewing will be held at Nelson Funeral Home 162 East 400 N, Logan on Friday, May 27, 2011 from 6-9pm. Another viewing will take place at 9:30am to 10:30am on Saturday May 28, 2011 at the Logan 4th ward building 294 North 100 E following which her funeral will begin at 11 am. Graveside services will follow at 2:00pm at Cornish Cemetery Cornish, Utah. There will be an open house for immediate family at the Cornish Retreat following graveside services.