Pearl Meacham

October 28, 1921 - February 7, 2016

Pearl M Vickery Meacham, 94, “Grandma Pearl”, peacefully returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 7, 2016. She is surely rejoicing to see her loved ones who have gone before her, including; her parents George Arthur Vickery and Mary Woodruff Vickery, her husband George Arthur Meacham, her 14 brothers and sisters (Pearl was the 11th of 15 children), her son Michael, his wife Ellen, and their baby David Patten. Pearl is survived by 5 of her 6 children, Douglas Meacham of American Fork, Utah; Gregory Meacham of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Linda Meacham Lindsey of Virginia City Nevada; Georgia Meacham Hill of Boise, Idaho; and Roger Meacham of Weiser, Idaho. She also leaves her legacy with 106 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Pearl was born in Dairy Creek, Idaho (Oneida County) on October 28th, 1921. She married George on August 28, 1940 in Letha, Idaho. George and Pearl raised their children primarily in New Plymouth, Payette, and Weiser, Idaho. Motherhood was her crowning joy and her favorite occupation. Pearl also worked outside the home from time to time; as an editor in Payette and New Plymouth and also as a bookkeeper. She spent her last several decades living in Provo, Utah where she made many wonderful friends. She lived her life compassionately in service to her family and the Lord. She was a committed member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints throughout her life; volunteering in many capacities including working in the Temple and serving as Relief President at age 72. She also belonged to Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Pearl was a lifelong learner with particular interests in family history, nutrition, politics, and world news. She is fondly remembered for her keen mind, quick wit, loving heart, joyful laugh, contagious faith, fierce independence, amazing hair and queenly poise. Pearl was blessed to be able to live independently and care for herself, by the grace of God, until the last few weeks of her life. Her family would like to thank those who helped to care for her in her last days at Provo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and finally at Sunrise Hospice Center in Orem, Utah. Memorial Services will be held in her honor on Wednesday, February 10th 2016, at 11:00 am, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, at 101 W. 800 N., Provo, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Graveside Service will take place Thursday, February 11th, at 11:00 am. Interment in Hillcrest Cemetery, 215 East Indianhead Rd, Weiser, Idaho. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.