My Grandmother Feild's Obituary

1921 ~ 2011
True Roundy Feild, daughter of George Spencer Roundy and Hannah Agnes Marchant Roundy, completed her time on earth and left us early in the morning of September 2, 2011. She was born September 19, 1921 in Peoa, Utah where she spent her life. She loved her home in the mountain valley and the people there.


True graduated from South Summit High School and Utah State University where she obtained a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She taught 3rd grade in Kamas. After her marriage to Keith Alma Feild she devoted her life to her children, church, ranch, and community. 


She served faithfully and diligently in many church callings including a mission with her husband to Fort Thompson, South Dakota, where they grew to love the people there, and service in the Salt Lake City Temple. She was proud of her pioneer heritage so membership in Daughters of the Utah Pioneers was a joy to her. (These last few years were a trial to her. Because of her physical limitations she was unable to serve as she was accustomed to. ) And she found the time to attend many rodeos and other athletic events to cheer for her sons and grandchildren. 


Our mother taught us well in the important things of life. Her example and steadfastness showed us the way. We will always cherish her. She will be missed. True is survived by her children, Hannah Braithwaite (Kent), Joyce Buhler (Paul), John Feild (Becky), and Lewis Feild (Veronica), sixteen grandchildren and 25 " greats". 


She is now reunited with her husband, her parents, sister Verna, little brother John, and her son Richard. What a joyous time it must be.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 9,2011 at the Peoa Ward LDS Chapel. Friends may call on Thursday evening, September 8 from 6p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in Peoa Cemetery following the services.

The family expresses appreciation to all of True's friends, neighbors, and ward members who were such a support to her these last few years. A special thank you goes to the caregivers at the Beehive Home in Payson, Utah who took such good care of our mom these last six months. In lieu of flowers True would want you to make a donation to the Primary Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice

Happy MLK Day!

Solace Amidst the Chaos or Simply, Peace.

I've been trying to write more often here, but my blog has gone quiet again for personal reasons. One of my first cousins on my dad's side passed away last weekend on the eve of our grandmother's death(which is still a contemplative time of year for me). Although I didn't know my cousin well (she's quite a bit older than I am and lived in a different time zone), I still find myself searching for peace and more importantly, hoping that my aunt, uncle and cousins are comforted now and in the coming months. I won't be able to attend the funeral, but at least one of my brothers will be, and that makes me happy.

Happy Birthday!

Today would be Elvis Presley's 76th birthday. I thought about writing a schmoopy tribute to "The King" but really, that's been done a million times. Instead, let me share a karaoke version of "Can't Help Falling In Love." The absurdity of this video cracked me up, and hopefully will make you smile a bit too. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Elvis Aaron wherever you may be!

the positive

Today I thought about Pearl Harbor, pondered about the life that Elizabeth Edward's kids would have without their mom and then was reminded that it's Tom Wait's birthday. Here's some Tom for you to enjoy.

Merlin Olsen

As a little kid, he was kind of a hero of mine. A Mormon from a small town who did really well at sports and then went on to be on Little House on the Prairie? Talk about living the life!

Oh, his football feats were before my time, but they were legend in the state of Utah. Little House though, spent many hours as a kid watching Little House and Merlin was always a favorite of mine. Tragic that he died of Asbestos poisoning (mesothelioma) from exposure as a television actor, but Merlin your light shined bright for all those who knew you as an actor or a football player...except for maybe those you went against on opposing teams.

Kudos to USU for naming the football stadium after Merlin before he passed away. I'm glad he got to be around for that tribute.

Wordless: Happy Birthday Dad!

The Deed of Gifts Was Many Gifts of War*

Veteran's Day is kind of a tough holiday for me. Personally, the hippie in me would rather there only be one holiday for Veterans and another to honor our dead. But the amateur historian in me agrees that we should have holidays that have their origin in the Civil War and World War I. We are a country beget out of war, and if it wasn't for war (and a crazy English king), life as we know it might be very different.
Living and working where I do, I've been to the Vietnam Memorial several times on or the week of Veteran's Day. Walking along that wall; catching glimpses of a generation lost through pictures, letters to the deceased from family and loved ones, cigarettes, and other memorabilia left at the wall. Then there's the people; walking shoulder to shoulder with veterans standing at the wall looking a little lost and seeing families, loved ones embrace their vets and the groups of vets there with their fallen friends and family. The sense of loss? Almost palpable.
But after the emotional toll the wall takes, I always try to visit President Lincoln in his Greek temple. I look for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. step where he delivered the beautiful and prophetic, "I Have a Dream," address on my way up and think about the significance of that speech. Then when I reach the top, I spend a few minutes gazing at Mr. Lincoln, read the speeches on the wall and gaze at the city. I think briefly of the movie, "The Wedding Crashers," but mostly try to process again all I've seen and felt and give thanks for this great, young, country of mine.
In recent years, my thoughts on Veteran's Day drift to my youngest brother. He's an officer in the Army and is on active duty. I'm very proud of him and the choice he made to serve in this army.

Smokey, Steve, and my dad at Steven's Commision Ceremony. December, 2007.

*A line from "The Gift Outright" by Robert Frost

You may have noticed these the past 3 or 4 days on Google or blogs such my brother's and his wife. What better way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street? Personally, I can't remember the first time I watched Sesame Street or the Muppets. I'm told Kermit was my favorite, which is about right (I've always done his little laugh and just realized it a few years ago) but each of the Muppets (maybe even Elmo..Maybe) have places in my heart. Even today, I'll occasionally watch Sesame Street excerpts online. Then there's all the lessons they've taught millions of children throughout the world. Pretty incredible. Jim Henson, wherever you are, thanks again!

Happy Birthday

Finding a picture of Richard to fit into "Creep Week?" Thank you Nicole for this Classic. This works perfectly! But really, Richard is maybe the least creepy person I know in real life.

Happy 29th Rich!

Wordless

I'm having a bit of a hard time processing this week. First there was the Metro accident on the red line on Monday, Farah Faucett passing away, Ed McMahon's death, continuing struggles in Iran, the S.Carolina governor's absurd story, and now reports of Michael Jackson's death. Huh. Love or hate Michael, but he changed the landscape of popular music. Thriller? Mindblowing, even today. Really, it's too bad we didn't get more of his genius the past 15 years, but I won't dwell on the past 20 years when he seemed to destroy it all. No, rather I'm thinking of his years as that little boy of Jackson Five and the albums of the early 80s. Michael Jackson, may you rest in peace.




(The "First" Moonwalk shown on live TV is at 3:40. )