Jacqueline Lees Humpherys Obituary (1935

Jacqueline Lees Humpherys, 81 of Provo passed away in the early hours on May 29, 2017 at her home. The veil grew thin on her last day before passing as she saw many friends & relatives waiting to welcome her back to the other side. Jackie was born on July 18, 1935 in Washington, DC. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, John & Thelma Henriksen (SLC). She was married for all time and eternity in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple to DeVerl Stratford Humpherys, her husband of 58 years. She is survived by DeVerl, their three children, Kerry Humpherys (Orem), Scott Humpherys (Lindon) and Lisa Nelson (Alpine), six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and by her brother, Dale Henriksen (Roseville, MI). Jackie worked for a time at the Salt Lake Tribune, she was a Temple tour guide at the Provo LDS Temple, and served as Primary President in her Ward where the children loved her. In later years, she spent countless hours knitting afghans for the homeless. Her greatest accomplishment was her family. She took pride in her children and gave each every chance to learn and excel within their various interests & supported them in all they did. In life she was loved by many and in death, she will be sorely missed. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah. Friends may call from 10-10:50 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Eastlawn Memorial Hills. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.