Blanche J. Rasmussen

Blanche Braithwaite Rasmussen, age 85, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, at St. Mark's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah. The daughter of Frank and Anola Kathleen Nielsen Braithwaite, Blanche was born June 19, 1914 at Manti, Utah.Her childhood and school years were spent in Manti, Utah, where she graduated from Manti High School. Blanche and Ellsworth Wandlass Rasmussen were married August 12, 1932. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple on November 16, 1957. Their three children are Myrna Joy, Gary and Helen Jean.

   Blanche's life was devoted to her children and grandchildren. She loved the out of doors, camping and fishing with her family. She had a love for good music to which she and Wan enjoyed dancing. An outstanding cook, her meals and recipes were generously shared with friends and family. Blanche will be remembered by her children and grandchildren as the "queen" in their lives. She left a part of her talents with each of her loved ones. She will be remembered in each of their hearts.

   She was preceded in death by her husband, Wandlass; sisters, Helen Hansen and Lois Peterson; a brother, Earl F. Braithwaite; and a grandson; Jeffrey R. Utley.

   She is survived by her three children, Myrna Joy (Fred) Matley of Salt Lake City; Gary E. Rasmussen, Manti; and Helen Jean Utley, Orem. There are 16 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren.

   The family would like to express appreciation to the doctors, nurses and care givers, and in particular, Jesus, Jacqueline and Wendy, who have cared for Blanche these past three years.

   Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon, Saturday Feb. 12, 2000, at the Ephraim Stake Center, 400 E. Center Street, Ephraim, Utah. Interment will be in the Manti City Cemetery.

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