Saturday, March 19, 2016

REMEMBER WHEN--KENNA HOLM



     The Payson Historical Society is saddened to announce the passing of one of our most dedicated members, Kenna Holm.  Kenna has been a member of the organization for many years.  She has been currently serving as the Historical Society Historian.  She will missed.  We have been posting the columns she wrote several years ago of  her "Remember When" series.  Once again, these articles posted on the Payson Historical Blogspot have rekindled many fond memories for many of our readers and introduced many new ones the the Payson many of us remember.  Kenna's contribution to maintaining the history of Payson will always be treasured.
      Kenna Heaps Holm passed away Wednesday,March 16, 2016  in her home in her beloved Payson.
She was born May 19, 1938  in Payson, Utah to Pherron and Alene Adair Heaps. She was the only daughter with 3 brothers.
     On August 12, 1955 she married Frank A. Holm in Payson, Utah They were later sealed in the Manti LDS Temple July 19, 1957. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2014.
     Kenna attended schools in Payson and  graduated from Payson High where she was active as a cheerleader. Kenna loved to sing and was always asked to perform with her friends.
     She was also an Optician for over 20 years, something she loved to do. Service is what drove her,  through her compassionate efforts, many where blessed, especially her. .
     She was the editor of a local newspaper for a number of years and that was when she began writing her series, "Remember When."
     Kenna was active as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a member of the DUP and the Payson Historical Society.  She loved to share her knowledge of her heritage and her community.
     She supported her family no matter the event, including being a Payson Lady Fireman.
     She is survived by her daughters and families, Patti and John Witham, Cindy (Butler) and John Spange, Kelly and Stuart Montague, Vicki and Jeff Barnes and Rebecca and Mark Westover. 19 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Her brother DeLynn Heaps.
     Her sweetheart, Frank, her granddaughter Brooke Barnes and grandson, Zachary Westover met her on the other side along her parents and her brothers, LaVell and LaMoyne..
     Funeral services will be Monday, March 21, 2016, 11:00 a.m., at the Payson 11th Ward Chapel, 902 West 400 North with a viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior. A viewing will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 6-8:00 p.m.. at the Walker Mortuary, located at 587 South 100 West, Payson. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork Cemetery.

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