Rebecca Blanche Yonk

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Rebecca Blanche Yonk Hadfield— Rebecca Blanche Yonk Hadfield, 45, Petersboro, died Tuesday, February 10, 1998, at her home. A complete obituary will follow. Arrangements are by Allen-Hall Mortuary. [The Herald Journal, February 11, 1998, page 4]

Rebecca Blanche Yonk Hadfield— Rebecca Blanche Yonk Hadfield passed away February 10, 1998, at her home after a long and courageous struggle with cancer. After nearly 46 years of bringing joy and happiness to her family, she took her place in Heavenly Father's kingdom. Becky was born March 31, 1952, in Logan to Merlin H. and Martha Blanche Tolman Yonk. She graduated from Sky View High School in 1970, and then attended Utah State University, where she earned a degree in elementary education and received her teaching certificate in 1974. She met her future husband, sweetheart and best friend, Colin Kay Hadfield, at USU and they were married September 1, 1972. They lived in Logan, Utah, Laquay, Missouri , Dugway, Utah, and for the past 18 years in Petersboro, Utah. While living in Dugway, Becky managed the preschool program in which she was able to begin her two oldest children's education. She was always encouraging and involved in the schooling of her four sons and their extracurricular activities and enjoyed watching them progress in their lives. She served often in the Wellsville Elementary PTA, including one year as president. Becky was a very active member of the LDS Church. She served as the president of the Mendon 1st Ward Relief Society for over five years and continued to serve as the president for over a year after she was diagnosed with cancer (during which time her excellent counselors were a great help and comfort). Some of her happiest and most fulfilling times were spent in this calling, despite her deteriorating health. She was loved for her compassion and charity. It was said it would be difficult to follow her as president. She also spent many years teaching in several church callings, including the young women's presidency, and the primary presidency, and supporting her husband in his callings. We will miss her smile, the laughter we shared and the love that came from knowing her. Her son's could not have bad a better mother. She will be sorely missed by her husband and all who knew her. She was a sensitive, caring and loving wife. As a family, we think of her as a survivor and a great example of ever changing womanhood. She blessed us with her presence, and we will always have her memory in our hearts. Becky is survived by her beloved and eternal companion, Colin, who lovingly cared for her. Also surviving are her four sons, "There's a special place in heaven and much admiration for the mother of four boys," Bretton (KimberLeigh) Springville, Utah; Nathan, who recently returned from a full-time mission in Seattle, Washington; David and William; her mother, Blanche Yonk; her brothers and sisters, Merlene (Wes) Johnson; Richard (Nancy) Yonk; Judy (Peter) Maughan; Linda (Lynn) Batterman; Reed (Kyle) Yonk. She will also be lovingly remembered by her parents-in-law, Dean and Arla Hadfield; her other in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Merlin Yonk. Funeral services are noon Saturday, February 14, 1998, at the Mendon Ward Chapel 20 North 100 West, Mendon. Viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 13, 1998, at the Allen-Hall Mortuary 34 East Center, Logan, Utah, and from 10 a.m. to 11:45 Saturday at the Mendon Chapel. Burial in Mendon Cemetery. [The Herald Journal, February 12, 1998, page 4]

Rebecca Blanche Yonk Hadfield— Rebecca Blanche Yonk Hadfield passed away February 10, 1998, at her home after a long and courageous struggle with cancer. Funeral services are noon Saturday, February 14, 1998, at the Mendon Ward Chapel 20 North 100 West, Mendon. Viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 13, 1998, at the Allen-Hall Mortuary 34 East Center, Logan, Utah, and from 10 a.m. to 11:45 Saturday at the Mendon Chapel. Burial in Mendon Cemetery. [The Herald Journal, February 13, 1998, page 4]