Violet Tilbury Obituary (1927

Violet LaVon Tilbuy (Bonnie) passed away on September 26, 2019. She was born to Merton and Violet Brown in Lehi, Utah on October 25, 1927. Later in life she met George Tilbury and on January 27, 1951 they were married in Wendover, Utah. George enjoyed a twenty-year career in the army, moving frequently around the country. In 1964 they returned to Wendover and finished raising their 4 children; Starr, Blaine, Katie, and Vida. She enjoyed working in her yard and making it come to life, where one would see old rusty pots and pans, Bonnie would find them a new home adorning the fence around her yard. She loved collecting unique rocks and iron wheels that would find a new home in Bonnie’s yard. She enjoyed having her grandkids near and loved holding all babies. Bonnie was survived by her children, 10 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, two sisters; Madge and Betty, and her brother Lloyd. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters; Kay and Rae, brothers; Jack, Jay, Jerry, and Fred, two infant brothers; LeRoy, and Floyd, one great grandson; Larson Paul Mortenson. Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wendover, Utah (269 Second Street). There will be a visitation from 10:00 – 10:45am. Funeral will begin at 11:00am. Interment will be at the Needlepoint Garden Cemetery in Wendover, Utah To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Violet LaVon Tilbury (Bonnie) please visit our Sympathy Store.