Helen Gubler Squire

I have taken a long break from my blog and have left off in the middle of my maternal grandmother's life history. I will return to her history later.  

My sweet mom, Helen G. Squire, suffered with Alzheimer's for nine years and I had the opportunity to help care for her. Although, I lost my true mom a long time ago I came to love my mom in her condition.  She passed away from a blood clot to her heart.  So she went quickly. She died on Thursday, October 16th in the presence of my dad, my brother Brad, his wife, Jo Ann, myself, and two healthcare workers. I don't think there could be anything more tender than to witness the woman who gave you life pass through the veil.

I would like to share my mother's obituary that my sister, Verlynn, wrote.  

Helen Gubler Squire

1930 ~ 2014

Bountiful, UT—Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Helen Gubler Squire, passed away October 16, 2014 peacefully returning to the open arms of her Savior and Heavenly Parents. Surely there is great rejoicing and blissful celebration in heaven as we mourn her passing on earth.

Helen was born May 3, 1930, to Joseph Edward “Ed” Gubler and Thora Wilson Gubler in LaVerkin, Utah. She was the fifth of seven children. Helen danced her way into the heart of DuWayne G. Squire and these sweethearts were married for eternity in the St. George Temple on December 10, 1947. They were blessed with nine children; two of their little angels died as infants.

Helen was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous callings including Primary President, Relief Society President and Primary chorister. Blessed with the voice of an angel, she was known for her beautiful soprano voice and she filled her home with music. DuWayne and Helen served two missions—the St. George Historic Sites Mission and Virginia Richmond Mission; they also served as temple workers. A woman of wisdom and ever stalwart in the gospel, Helen was an amazing example of faith, commitment, and charity, sharing her testimony in the life she lived.  She was a teacher, exemplar, and friend to all. Helen will be remembered for her faith and faithfulness as well as her devotion to her family and her Savior, Jesus Christ.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, DuWayne G. Squire, and children: M.J. (Joan) Squire of Kaysville, Kim (Nancy) Squire of Layton (serving a mission in Uganda), Brad (JoAnn) Squire of Bountiful, Verlynn (Tom) Sheffield of Bountiful, Sheralee (John) Steele of South Jordan, Melodee (Dean) Thornton of West Jordan, and Cyndee (Bret) Gallacher of Farmington. Among her posterity she counts 32 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death and joyfully welcomed home by her parents and grandparents, along with two beautiful children Kirk DuWayne and Krystal Squire, and two grandchildren, Colton DuWayne Steele and James Preston Thornton. Special thanks to her Hospice caregivers Brandi and Leslie.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Bountiful Dry Creek Ward, 720 East 500 North in Bountiful, Utah. Family and friends may visit Sunday night, October 19 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, and Monday morning 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral. Graveside services and interment will be held Tuesday, October 21, 12:00 noon at the LaVerkin City Cemetery in LaVerkin, Utah. 

Funeral Program

Squire Brothers: Adrien, Scott, and DuWayne

The following pictures were from the LaVerkin Graveside services.

LaVerkin Pallbearers: Closest L to R: John Steele, Dean Thornton, Derek Gallacher
Back L to R: Bret Gallacher, Corey Squire, Kirk Gallacher

Kirk Gallacher placing a rose on the casket. The beautiful floral spray on the casket was made by Kirk's wife, Sharlet.

DuWayne Squire with siblings
Back Row: DuWayne and Lorene Turner
Front Row: Sandra Howard, Phil and Don Squire

DuWayne Squire with children:
Cyndee Gallacher, Melodee Thornton, Sheralee Steele, Verlynn Sheffield, DuWayne Squire, MJ Squire, Brad Squire
Missing Kim Squire, who is currently serving a mission in Uganda, Africa

Helen Gubler Squire's resting place next to her sweet children, Kirk and Krystal Squire.