Phyllis Bergquist

    Phyllis Hollingsworth Bergquist, age 89, of Roosevelt, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the Uintah Basin Medical Center.
    Phyllis was born January 1, 1926 in Preston, Idaho to Austin Earl and Blanche Merrill Hollingsworth.  She married her childhood sweetheart, Keith E. Bergquist on October 8, 1946 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.  Keith died April 13, 2010.
    Keith and Phyllis moved to Roosevelt in 1958 so Keith could manage the JC Penney store.  Phyllis taught elementary school for 17 years.  She enjoyed gardening and canned all the produce that she and Keith grew.  She belonged to the Socialette Club, later known as the Women’s Service League and helped to raise funds for many projects to enhance the community and their citizens through the years.  This group also was the sponsor of the Jr. Miss Pageant, which benefitted many young women with their education. She was an avid Utah Jazz fan, she looked forward to watching every game.
     She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings both in Relief Society and Primary.  She and Keith served an 18 month mission to the Philippines, and were ordinance workers in the Provo and Vernal Temples.   She had a great love of Scouting, attended Woodbadge and was awarded the Silver Beaver.  Some of her favorite hobbies were making quilts and afghans, which she shared with all of her family. She was proud to give one to every grandchild when they graduated from high school, were married, and had grandbabies.
    Phyllis is survived by her children, Linda Kaye Bergquist, Mesa, AZ: Karren (Dennis) Glines, Vernal; Kathleen (Scott) Kite, Corona, CA; Steven (Evelyn) Bergquist, Red Oak, TX; Karla Conway, SLC; Kolene (Andy) Allan, San Antonio, TX; Robert Bergquist, Roosevelt; Allen (Shannon) Bergquist, Payson; Karmen (Mike) Harmston, Roosevelt; 37 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren with one more on the way, siblings, Paul (Kathleen) Hollingsworth, Lehi; and Reneé (Bill) Elder, Springville.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, brother, Howard Hollingsworth, and son-in-law, Kevin Conway.
    Funeral services held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hullinger Mortuary.  A viewing will be held 1 hour prior to the service.
    Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.
    Condolences may be shared at www.hullingermortuary.com
    The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the loving staff and residents at Parkside Manor for their watchful care and friendship over the past five years.