A remarkable woman

Yesterday we celebrated the life of Taylor's beautiful grandma who passed away on November 15th. It truly was a celebration. I am so grateful to have known her; she was a remarkable woman and always so loving and supportive.  How grateful we are for the Gospel and the Plan of Salvation. We know we will see her again, but will greatly miss her in the meantime! 

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Helen Jeannette Greene Sargent

       1918 - 2012

At ninety-three years of age, our beautiful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend quietly completed her earthly mission on November 15, 2012 and returned home to be with her beloved husband. A quiet peace and tender sadness surrounds her family as we say goodbye to this remarkable woman.
Helen was born December 14, 1918 in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of Benjamin Harrison Greene and Florence Livingstone Greene. She graduated from Iowa State University in June 1941 with a degree in Home Economics and Food and Nutrition.
She married David L. (Lee) Sargent, Jr. December 20, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in May 1952.
She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she filled positions of leadership in the Primary and Relief Society organizations. She served with her husband in the LDS Hospital Branch and served as an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple for a number of years.
She enjoyed many years of association in Ladies Literary Club, Pioneer Theater Guild and Dinner Set Group.
Everyone that knew her loved her. She made friends wherever she went with her gifts of conversation and love. She had an unfailing optimistic attitude in life and always wore a smile. She had a phenomenal memory and a wonderful sense of humor that kept her children laughing up to her final day. The things she treasured most were her life, her husband, her family, the gospel of Jesus Christ, her friends, work, and the beauty of the earth. Her first concern was always for the comfort and happiness of others and she was always generous with her time, talents and means. She supported everyone in all of their activities. She loved to entertain and was a gracious hostess. She loved to bake and take her delicious breads, rolls and cookies to family, neighbors, friends and to those who least expected it.
She is survived by her children, Lynn (Steven) Haslam; David Pearson, son-in-law; Anne Haslam; Cathie Manwaring, daughter-in-law; Jeanne (Tony) Fenton; Steven (Helen) Sargent and Lorrie (Jeff) Allen, 29 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and daughter Mary Lou Pearson and son David L. Sargent, III. 
The family would like to express heartfelt appreciation to the medical staff at LDS Hospital and Curo Hospice Services for the tender care they provided. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice or to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Fund. On-line condolences may be shared at www.larkincares.com.
Services will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 East 10600 South in Sandy, Utah on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may visit Sunday, November 18, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, and from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. on November 19, 2012 at the Sandy location. Interment will be at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery.