Valerie Hardman Burnett

LOGAN?Valerie Burnett, 86, of Logan, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 9, 2002. She was born May 2, 1916, in Mendon, Utah, the 2nd child of Gwen Dolan and Lucille Bird Hardman. Her early years were spent in Mendon, Utah and Arbon, Idaho. She graduated from South Cache High in 1934 and attended Brigham Young University. She married Carl Burnett on December 3, 1936 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were blessed with two daughters. In 1939, they moved to Midvale, Utah, and then to Brigham City in 1956. After retirement, she and Carl moved to Logan and spent their winters in St. George. She was an active member of the LDS Church where she served in the primary as a teacher and counselor in the stake, Relief Society secretary and a visiting teacher. She also served in the Brigham City Tabernacle Mission for 8 years. She had a very strong testimony and love for the gospel. She was a devoted wife and mother to her family her entire life. She was a wonderful cook and a very efficient homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, handwork, reading, and spending time with her family. She is survived by two daughters, Gwen Oakeson Ken, Brigham City, and Dalene Hansen Reid, Farmington; one brother, Russell Hardman, Pocatello, ID; and two sisters, Lois Layne and LaDonna Plowman, Logan, UT; 8 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one brother, and a grandson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2002, at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan. Friends and family may call from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com .