Ada Ilean Waters Carlson Mecham Obituary (1910 - 2010)

Ada Ilean Waters Carlson Mecham passed away peacefully at her home on April 6, 2010, just 90 days short of her 100th birthday. She was the youngest of 3 girls born to John Francis Waters and Ada Elmira Robison in a log cabin in Myton, Utah, on July 5, 1910. She had many memories of growing up on the farm with her two older sisters. She married Floyd Leland Carlson and together they had 3 wonderful sons, Richard Floyd, Kenneth Leo and Eldon Leroy. Their marriage was later solemized in the Salt Lake Temple. Floyd passed away in 1953. She later married Albert LeRoy Mecham. Roy passed away in 1987. She worked for Pykette's Manufacturing and retired as a supervisor from the Salt Lake Credit Bureau. Ilean always had a very strong independent spirit. She was affectionately known as Mom, Mom "C" or Grandma to many who knew and loved her. She was an exceptionally talented seamstress, quilter, gardener and will be fondly remembered for her delicious home made rolls, breads and "Grandma Sauce". She was a devout member of the LDS Church. Her testimony was unwavering. She was a member of the Kate Carter D.U.P Camp. She served a Stake Mission and gladly accepted various other callings in all auxillaries of the Church. She is survived by her son Richard "Dick" Carlson, daughter-in-law Charlene (Eldon) Carlson, grandchildren Karen, Debbie, Scott, Terry and Cori, 14 great grandchildren and 25 great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by sisters Myrtle and Thelma, husbands Floyd Leland Carlson and Albert LeRoy Mecham, sons Kenneth Leo and Eldon Leroy Carlson, 2 daughter-in-laws and 3 grandchildren. Funeral services on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 12:00 noon at the Wilson Ward, 1860 South 300 East, Salt Lake City, Utah with a viewing on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State, Murray and one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment Sandy City Cemetery. The family wishes to extend their love and appreciation to Alona Smith and Utah Hospice Specialists who helped make it possible for Ilean to remain comfortably in her home until her passing.