Coralie Scott Gammon Obituary (1930

Coralie Scott Gammon, our gentle, humble, loving mother, grandmother, and friend; 85, of Provo, was taken home to our Heavenly Father on Monday, June 13, 2016. Her kind, sweet, loving spirit will be greatly missed by all who have known her. Coralie Scott was born in Provo, Utah, July 21, 1930, the only child of Morris Scott and Veda Vest Scott. Growing up as a daughter of a farmer, Coralie learned the values of honest, hard work; prudence and frugality which shaped her life. She was educated in the Provo School District, graduating from Provo High School. As a young woman, Coralie worked at Dixon Taylor Russell, but later quit work to raise her family. On January 17, 1951, Coralie married her sweetheart, Jack Arnold Gammon, in Provo, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on April 15, 1964. Coralie was a quiet, simple, unassuming woman with many talents, interests and abilities. She loved reading good books. She read classics, modern literature, how to books, biographies and poetry. She especially loved reading and rereading the stories of her ancestors. Coralie also enjoyed writing. As a young girl she contributed articles to her school newspaper, and later kept an extensive journal. She even wrote some lovely pieces of poetry. She became a proficient seamstress and created beautiful pieces of embroidery, plastic canvas, and counted cross-stitch. As a child, Coralie studied piano. Music became a vital part of her personal and family life. Her husband’s sense of adventure and love of the outdoors taught her to love camping, hunting and fishing. She loved those times spent with family. Coralie maintained a lovely garden of both flowers and vegetables. One of Coralie’s most endearing talents was the personalized, hand-crafted birthday cards she mailed to each member of her family and extended family. Service to others was a hallmark of Coralie’s life. She was a dedicated, loving wife and mother. Her thoughts and concerns seemed always to be centered on helping, training, serving and loving her family, and building close family relationships. Coralie was an active, dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The sisters of her ward were among her dearest friends. Coralie served quietly and faithfully in many callings in various organizations within the Church. Her kindness, love, and service enriched the lives of many. Coralie is survived by her 8 daughters: Lynda Christopherson (Robert) of Highland, Sharon Velluto (Salvatore) of West Jordan, Virginia Phillips (Arthur) of Provo, Cathy Brown (James) of Springville, Janeen Marsigli (Rico) of Spanish Fork, Louise Fullmer of Tooele, Suzi Whiting (Jan) of Springville and Ruthanne Hahn (Keith) of Pleasant Grove; 34 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and 2 infant granddaughters. Coralie often expressed her great love and appreciation for her sons-in law, and her “adopted” grandsons and granddaughters-in-law. In her mind and heart, all 120 were her own and she felt richly blessed. Coralie also felt a special kinship to Jack’s sisters and brother who have supported and sustained her, especially since Jack’s death. Our warmest thanks to: Shirley (Robert) Andreasen, Janet (Bob) Clements, and Bruce (Linda) Gammon, all of Provo. The family also wishes to express our thanks to the caregivers at the Jamestown Assisted Living Center, Provo, for the kindness, love, and tender care given to our mother. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the Sunset 9th Ward Chapel, 1560 South 1100 West, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Monday, June 20, from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Tuesday from 12-12:45 p.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.