Mom passed away Sunday morning around 7:00am. It was following a long and exhausting weekend, mostly for Dad and Todd. They called us around 9:00pm on Saturday Evening because Mom was coherent again and was telling Dad she needed to get up and go. Dad didn't understand what she meant so they tried to sit her up to move her into the Living Room but once they got her to the edge of the bed she was gone again. She just kept saying she "needed to go". I think it was her Spirit trying to figure out how to go and what to do. Dad called us and we all ran over. Once all were there we knelt around her bed and Todd offered an unbelieveable prayer calling upon the Lord to send his Angels to come and get her to take her home. He also asked that if it was possible that it be her Mom and Dad that came to get her. It was an amazing experience that I will always treasure to be able to be in that room. At that point we all left her alone and it wasn't until everyone was gone and all was still and quiet that she left us to return home. It was finally over. I know that sounds strange to say finally but it really has been a rough couple of weeks for everyone, including Mom and she was ready to go. I love her and will always to be greatful to her for always excepting me and loving me as one of her own children, For giving me my husband and raising him to be the incredible man he is, for being an example of what a righteous woman on earth is like and what she does, for being a hard worker and a loving Grandmother to my children. I will desperately miss and love her always and I look forward to the day we will meet again.
Here is a copy of her obituary:
Layton-Nancy Lee Young Barlow, 66, quietly passed away on May 25, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born on December 21, 1941 to Leon D. and Ortel Bingham Young. She was the oldest of three children. She married Ronald Haven Barlow in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on April 9, 1964. Their marriage would bring four boys: Tim L (Lelaine), Tracy H (Kristin), D. Scott (Karen), and Todd G. Barlow who all survive her. She was the proud grandmother of nine grandchildren who she loved dearly
Nancy spent her growing up years in Verdland Park in Layton. She graduated from Davis High School in 1960. She worked with her mother at Sill’s Café in Layton and later would earn her beauticians license and work at Audrene’s. She followed her husband to Fort Bragg after their marriage where he served in the U.S. Army. Later, they returned to Utah where their first son was born. From 1970 to 1977 she lived in Santa Monica, CA which she grew to love, however she was grateful to return to Layton where she was closer to her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, quilting, sewing, as well as making crafts, gifts, and awards to share.
Nancy was a devout member of the LDS Church and fulfilled many callings throughout her lifetime. She would spend nearly 17 years serving in the Young Women’s. Later in life she served in various callings in the Relief Society including twice serving as the Ward Relief Society President, two different Stake Relief Society Boards, Chorister, and as the Stake Relief Society President of the Layton Utah Stake. She also served as a Gospel Doctrine teacher.
She was a volunteer leader of the Boy Scouts of America for nearly 28 years. Among her many accomplishments, she assisted in the creation of the Silver Wolf training course and served on the first three courses. She would also receive her Woodbadge beads, the District Award of Merit, the James E. West award, Distinguished Commissioner, and the prestigious Silver Beaver award for her service. She was employed by Trapper Trails Council, BSA for 19 years retiring in October 2007. She enjoyed teaching boys values and skills that would last throughout their lifetime. She was especially proud of her four boys who all achieved the Eagle rank.
Nancy was beloved by all who knew her. Her friendly optimism and care for others was noted by many. She is survived by her two brothers, A. Scott Young and Ned B. (Christine) Young, two aunts, and many cousins. She is also survived by 32 nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and other members of her extended family including two sisters-in-law and her father-in-law.
As a family, we thank the skilled doctors and staff at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, including Dr. Theresa Werner, Stephanie Kovack and Dr. Karen Zempolich who provided a great deal of loving support to her during these many months. We offer our gratitude as well to Sherry and the staff at South Davis Hospice for their loving care of mother during these last few weeks. We also thank all of our many friends and family for their kind notes and phone calls throughout her battle. We are grateful to each of you for your tender kindness towards our family.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 11am at the Layton Utah Stake Center, 60 W. Gordon Ave., Layton. Friends and family are invited to meet with the family on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 from 6-8 in the evening at the Layton Lindquist Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road and the day of the funeral from 9-10:30 am at the Stake Center. Interment will be in the Layton Lindquist Memorial Park. Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com
Nancy spent her growing up years in Verdland Park in Layton. She graduated from Davis High School in 1960. She worked with her mother at Sill’s Café in Layton and later would earn her beauticians license and work at Audrene’s. She followed her husband to Fort Bragg after their marriage where he served in the U.S. Army. Later, they returned to Utah where their first son was born. From 1970 to 1977 she lived in Santa Monica, CA which she grew to love, however she was grateful to return to Layton where she was closer to her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, quilting, sewing, as well as making crafts, gifts, and awards to share.
Nancy was a devout member of the LDS Church and fulfilled many callings throughout her lifetime. She would spend nearly 17 years serving in the Young Women’s. Later in life she served in various callings in the Relief Society including twice serving as the Ward Relief Society President, two different Stake Relief Society Boards, Chorister, and as the Stake Relief Society President of the Layton Utah Stake. She also served as a Gospel Doctrine teacher.
She was a volunteer leader of the Boy Scouts of America for nearly 28 years. Among her many accomplishments, she assisted in the creation of the Silver Wolf training course and served on the first three courses. She would also receive her Woodbadge beads, the District Award of Merit, the James E. West award, Distinguished Commissioner, and the prestigious Silver Beaver award for her service. She was employed by Trapper Trails Council, BSA for 19 years retiring in October 2007. She enjoyed teaching boys values and skills that would last throughout their lifetime. She was especially proud of her four boys who all achieved the Eagle rank.
Nancy was beloved by all who knew her. Her friendly optimism and care for others was noted by many. She is survived by her two brothers, A. Scott Young and Ned B. (Christine) Young, two aunts, and many cousins. She is also survived by 32 nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and other members of her extended family including two sisters-in-law and her father-in-law.
As a family, we thank the skilled doctors and staff at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, including Dr. Theresa Werner, Stephanie Kovack and Dr. Karen Zempolich who provided a great deal of loving support to her during these many months. We offer our gratitude as well to Sherry and the staff at South Davis Hospice for their loving care of mother during these last few weeks. We also thank all of our many friends and family for their kind notes and phone calls throughout her battle. We are grateful to each of you for your tender kindness towards our family.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 11am at the Layton Utah Stake Center, 60 W. Gordon Ave., Layton. Friends and family are invited to meet with the family on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 from 6-8 in the evening at the Layton Lindquist Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road and the day of the funeral from 9-10:30 am at the Stake Center. Interment will be in the Layton Lindquist Memorial Park. Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com
4 comments:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please extend my condolences to Tracy as well. I love you both and am thinking of you.
I too am very sorry! I know what a fight it has been these last couple of weeks, I bet you are exhausted! We love you guys! I wish I were there so that I could help you out! Hugs and kisses!
What a beautiful obituary! Nancy was an amazing woman. We love you guys so much and are praying for you.
Kristin and Tracy,
I can sneak over to your blog from Kalie's which makes me so happy. I can see what is going on with your family. I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. She must have been wonderful to have such a great son as Tracy. I appreciate you both so much.
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