Elfriede Anna Derr Obituary (1919

Elfriede Anna Derr, our sweet, dear Mother, Grandmother and Friend, went home to the arms of her loving Heavenly Father on April 19, 2016. She was born in Thalheim, Germany on March 31, 1919 to Erich Drechsel and Frieda Schletter. She lived in Germany until 1954 when she moved to PA. She loved that area. She was a private cook to a rich Jewish couple. She lived in PA until 1979 when she and her husband moved to Myrtle Beach, SC because of her husband’s heart condition. He passed away on September 6, 1989. She moved to Provo on their Wedding Anniversary, April 17, 1996. She loved to live life to the fullest. She cooked, baked, cross stitched and was so talented at everything. She attended the Provo Temple every Monday until she was no longer able to drive. She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Kent) Rasmussen of Grass Valley, CA and Eva Maria Rawlings of Provo; six grandchildren: Jeffery (Michelle) Rasmussen, Sherri Starks Rasmussen, Kerrie (Paul) Lambert, Kristie (Rich) West, Eric Rawlings and Daniel (BrieAnne) Rawlings; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Gabrielle, brother, sister and grandchild. The family would like to thank Encompass Hospice staff, nurses, aides and others who provided such loving care. We love and miss our dear Elfriede. Aufwiedersehen bis zum nӓchsten mal. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Parkway 3rd Ward Chapel, 3110 West 1390 North, Provo, Utah. Friends may call from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Graveside service will take place in Myrtle Beach, SC on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.