Neta Alvey Wooley Obituary (1923

Neta Wooley 1923-2015 Our sweet and loving mother, grandmother and friend was called home by her Heavenly Father on October 14th, 2015, at the age of 92. She was born to James Arthur and Emma Jane Alvey on September 8th, 1923. Neta was one of nine children, Uvada, Ruby, Idona, Cecil, Wallace, Sterling, Orvil and Gayle. They were a strong and loving family. Neta grew up in Boulder, Utah and received her education in Boulder and Bicknell, Utah. She married Stewart King on November 25th, 1939. They lived in Bend, Oregon while Stewart served in the military. They were blessed with a son, John. Stewart was taken away from them in a tragic accident when John was 2 years old. Neta and her son then moved back to Boulder where she was swept off her feet by Owen Wooley. She and Owen were married on March 21st, 1946 and their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple. In 1947, Neta and John moved to Fontainebleau, France to be with Owen as he served in the army. In 1950, Owen and Neta moved to Orem and welcomed their daughter, Bonnie Dee. As a child, Neta taught herself to play the organ and could play beautiful music by ear. She was an excellent golfer and won many awards over the years. She loved to crochet hats and slippers for her great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling and working in her beautiful yard, but above all else, she loved serving the Lord, her family and friends. She was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings. Neta is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Beardall (J.D.); grandchildren, J.R. King, Toni Wettach (Robert), Dustin Beardall (Ginger), Mandy Kiester (Scott), Whitney Hatfield (Shad) as well as 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Chris Alvey. She was preceded in death by both of her husbands, Stewart King and Owen Wooley; son, John A. King and daughter in law, Donna King. The family would like to thank all of the loving caregivers at Cove Point Retirement Community and Orem Nursing and Rehab and a heartfelt thanks to close friends and relatives that were there when she needed them most. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Berg Mortuary, 500 North State Street, Orem, Utah. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be at Timpanogos Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.bergmortuary.com. “If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever” –Winnie the Pooh