Edna Watson

February 16, 1925 - January 10, 2018

Edna Watson passed away on January 10, 2018, just short of her 93rd birthday.  She was born on February 16, 1925, in the small town of Netherlands, Missouri.  Edna lived a long and healthy life and -- besides having back surgery many years ago -- rarely suffered from any physical pains.  Edna's parents, Ira Blanchard Minner and Phereba Pendleton, had 6 children -- two older boys and two younger boys, with Edna and her twin sister right in the middle. She was preceded in death by 3 of her brothers. Edna graduated from high school in St. Louis, Missouri, where she met and dated her future husband -- Cecil Thomas Young.  They were married on December 3, 1944 while he was on furlough from the Army.  They had been married 36 years when Cecil passed away suddenly of a heart attack and she has been waiting 36 years to be reunited with him. Although Edna had been trained and employed for many years as a dental assistant, she was known mostly for her service in the church.  Cecil, Edna, and their three children, converts to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, were baptized in 1962.  They remained strong and active in the church all their lives.  Edna's multiple callings as Relief Society President spanned many years and she loved serving the sisters. She is survived by three children Mike Young (Donna), Linda Young Barley (Ted), and Alice Young Dodge (Monte), 13 grandchildren, and 36 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 13th, at 1:00 pm, at the Riverview 9th Ward, 11420 South 700 West, Draper, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Interment to take place Thursday, January 18th, at 2:15 pm in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.