Hilda Johnson Prestwich Obituary (1926

Hilda Marie Prestwich passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Pleasant Grove, Monday, August 7, 2017. Joyfully and with great anticipation she is now reunited with her beloved husband Wallace Prestwich, her precious daughter Janice Pawlowski, an infant grandson Trenton Prestwich, her parents Joseph Peter Johnson and Florence Johnson and many other family members who preceded her in death. She is survived by her seven other children, Peggy Oberhansley, Karen Stueck, Ronald Prestwich, Debi Beckstrand, Rodney Prestwich, Carolyn VanNatta, and Jolene McDaniel. She leaves behind a legacy of 36 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Born January 29, 1926 in Provo, Utah, she grew up on the family farm (1100 West near the Provo airport) where she worked hand in hand shoulder to shoulder with her mom and dad and 5 older siblings raising potatoes, beets, corn, tomatoes, beans etc. There she learned the value of hard work and love of her family. She met Wallace Prestwich and he would tell you he fell immediately in love with her. They were married March 1, 1944 in Orem. Two months later, he left to serve in World War II for 2 years. Upon his return they built their current home on 200 N and started their family. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple February 14, 1952. Later in her life she enjoyed working at Kara Chocolate Co. for about 10 years where she made many good chocolates, memories and friends. Mom deeply loved her family. That was evident in everything she did especially her love and devotion to her sweetheart as she cared for him the last 3 years of his life. Her happiest moments were when she was surrounded by her family. She had a quiet strong testimony of the Gospel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Cascade Stake Center, 481 E. Center Street, Orem, Utah. Friends may call from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the services for visitation. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.