Gail Farnsworth Findlay

Gail passed peacefully in her home after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. She lived to serve and make others happy. She had a wonderful sense of humor and the ability to make everyone feel welcome. She was a gifted artist and writer. She had notebooks and journals filled with her thoughts and poetry. Her family would often be the inspiration for some of her more humorous poems. Often centered around something foolish we did.

She loved her garden, especially the roses. She loved digging around the plants. It was difficult for her the past three years when she could no longer get down on the ground to take care of them.

One of her friends told me at a Relief Society activity, that when asked to give one word to describe themselves, the word mom gave was "Unsinkable." What a wonderful adjective to describe her. Her adventurous spirit and the daring blue racing stripe in her hair was an indicator of fun in the making. She was up for any adventure and made a delightful traveling companion. Many family members have reason to be grateful for her willingness to proofread high school and college papers.

Though she had many health challenges, she continued on with grace and a cheerful smile. She was always willing to volunteer her time and talents to others. Such as, organizing Home Evenings with the singles in the ward, taking her "elderly" friends to the temple, donating the use of her backyard for Ward activities, showing her daughters how to roast a turkey or make a pie.

She loved her family, and her children always knew she would be there for them. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were a special joy. There were always hugs, stories and silly songs.

She lived to serve and make others happy, and her testimony of her Heavenly Father and Savior, Jesus Christ was an innate part of her. She diligently served many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from primary teacher, to Relief Society teacher. She was a wonder teacher.

She taught in the Granite School District for 36 years and upon retirement volunteered at the Hogle Zoo as a docent, where she traveled all over the state teaching children about animals. She was able to travel all over the world after retirement and share her experiences with others.

She served as a missionary in the South African Cape-town Mission and volunteered as a guide at the church office building and conference center for several years.

She was the daughter of Afton Irene Strong and Benjamin LaSalle Farnsworth. Preceded in death by parents, brother Lasalle, sisters Irene Meakin, Ruth Teerlink, Beverly Goaslind.

Jennifer Phelps (granddaughter)

Survived by brother Richard Farnsworth (Ruth), Daughters: Tammy Phelps (Larry), Wendy King (Bradley), Sons: Lynn Findlay, Scott Findlay Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.

The final poem she wrote before she passed.

The Temple

A place where God walks

His footsteps light my way

His Spirit enlightens my soul.

The Temple is Heaven's school

We learn of blessings,

His promises and gifts.

A place of peace where loves expressed

A refuge from life's rabbit holes.

A link to my father's arms

The Temple is heaven on Earth

I belong - I'm not alone.

You have lived a faithful life of kindness and service and love. We love you mom!