Carmela Dawn Forsyth

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St. George, Utah Ð Carmela Dawn Tanner Forsyth, 74, beloved wife, mother, and grandmama, died Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at her daughters home in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born January 22, 1930 in Provo, Utah to Vasco M. and Annie Atkin Tanner.

After graduating from BYU in 1954, Carmela married her sweetheart, David P. Forsyth, in the Salt Lake City Temple, officiated by Elder Spencer W. Kimball. They honeymooned in Heidelberg, Germany for three years while Dave served in the Army. She taught kindergarten and third grade and reveled in the marvelous and happy experiences of traveling all over Europe before their return to the states.

Carmela loved 30 years of living on the east coast in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Raising the 4 Ts of Tammy, Todd, Tom, and Terry, was the joy of her lifeÐfamily gatherings, conversation, games and trips were her favorite activities. She was a travel agent for years and visited over 100 countries where she enjoyed the art, history and culture of each. She was an avid reader, history buff, nature lover, and genealogist.

Carmela loved entertaining. Fixing dinners for 40 or more people was a common occurrence. The home was always open to strangers and friends, often for weeks at a time. She cherished her association with many lifelong friends. She was an excellent teacher, taught seminary, and held positions in Relief Society, YW, and Primary.

Carmela is survived by a daughter, Tamara D. F. Schefcik (Jerry), of Las Vegas, NV; sons, Todd T. Forsyth (Sherae), and Thomas T. Forsyth (Tami), both of Seattle, WA, and Terence T. Forsyth (Bobbie Jo), of Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Gloria Smith (Maurice), of St. George, UT, and Carol Smith, of Provo, UT; brother, Jordan Tanner (Pat), of Alpine, UT; and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Dave.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 9, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the St. James Ward Chapel, 1095 East St. James Lane, St. George. Viewings will be held Thursday, April 8, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, and again on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., prior to services, at the Chapel. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Provo City Cemetery, Provo, UT. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, UT, (435) 673-2454.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Annie Atkin Tanner Literary Memorial Fund at Dixie State College, Attention: Development Office, 225 S. 700 E., St. George, UT 84770.

Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at www.spilsburymortuary.com. Click on the dove.

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