Ida Lucy Blackham Oldroyd Obituary (1925 - 2017)

Our devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Ida Lucy Blackham Oldroyd, passed away on June 17, 2017 at the age of 91, ten days short of her 92nd birthday. Born at home in Moroni, Utah to Emerson and Matilda Blackham on June 27, 1925. She grew up during the Great Depression but the love and hard work of her parents made her childhood a wonderful time for her. During a high school dance, she was selected as the most beautiful girl on the dance floor and won a war bond for that honor. Mom and Dad were married in 1944 in the Manti Temple. Her life was devoted to the four men in her life. Her husband and three sons were the love of her life and the recipients of her devotion and hard work to making our house a "home". Her support of Dad through all his schooling for his Masters and Doctorate degrees, was an example to all of us. Her spotless, beautiful, pristine home and the picturesque, colorful flowers in her yard, made for a wonderful haven of safekeeping and peace. After they moved to an assisted living, she did not give up on the idea that one day she would return to her home that she loved and cherished. She served in many church callings, including presidencies of the Primary and Relief Society and for many years, using her talents as a pianist. She also served with Dad as a temple worker in the Jordan River Temple and supported him when he was called as Bishop at age 70. Her love of the Savior and her testimony never waivered. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Emerson and Matilda Blackham, and her dear brothers, Coy Blackham and Bernus Blackham. Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Glen; her three sons: Scott (Patricia), Max (Kathy), and Greg (Emily); her sisters, Betty Joan (Dan) Schofield and Rheta (Val) Harris; as well as 14 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Church at 5235 South Wesley Road, Salt Lake City with viewings held Friday, June 23, 2017, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the church and Saturday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be at 3 p.m. at the Fountain Green, Utah Cemetery. We miss you mom and know that families can be together forever. We wait for that special day to reunite.