Jeanne Gerber Chidester

October 8, 1930 - March 26, 2023

Our sweet mother, Helen Jeanne Gerber Chidester, made heaven on earth for all who knew her. Born into humble circumstances in 1930, Jeanne emerged as a bold bright light. So spunky and sprite, truly a pillar of indomitable strength. She was a strikingly beautiful young woman who first met the love of her life, Myron Alfonso Chidester, at Jordan Junior High. They married in April 1951 during a 3-day leave from the Navy. At the end of those 3 days, Myron just couldn't leave his new bride. Upon returning to the Navy a day late, Myron had to serve time for going AWOL. Making their home in Salt Lake City, they raised five children: Myron (Elsie), Suzie Anderson (Larry), Sharon Mayer (Ron), Linda Norby (David), Karen Lambert (Rod), which resulted in 20 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. Mom and dad worked side-byside at everything. She was such a great mom. She gave of herself every minute of every day. She taught her children to be respectful, courteous, and kind above all else. Her children and her home were always "neat as a pin". We grew up healthy, happy, and knowing we were loved. She gave is an idyllic childhood.

Jeanne loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren so much. She was excited for each birth as if it were the first. She knitted and crocheted baby blankets for each of them. Even at age 92, she mailed every grandchild and great-grandchild a birthday card with $10. Every Christmas included a gift for all 87 of us. She continued the Christmas morning tradition of her grandma and mother, making the world's best scones. All of us cherish warm memories of walking into her home Christmas morning to the scent of coffee, scones, hashbrowns and eggs. It made us feel very special and very loved.

In 1989, mom and dad fulfilled their dream of retiring to Heber House, the home they built themselves from the ground (and potato rocks) up. They loved living surrounded by the beauty of the mountains, the sound of the stream, fragrant lilacs, vibrant autumn leaves, wandering deer, and freshly fallen snow. Even on her last day of life, mom said: "I love my home." Mom never lost her ability to see the bright side of life. Through life's heartaches and trials, her first words were always: "It will be okay." Cancer and severe osteoporosis may have ravaged her body, but never her determination to keep trying, to be strong, and to make the best of any circumstance. With bright eyes she would always tell you: "I'm fine" and "I'm doing really well." When placed in hospice care for congestive heart failure in July 2022, she said "I'm going to show everyone. I'm going to stay around for a while." And she did... until early Sunday morning, March 26, 2023, while in the arms of her loving daughter, mom took her last breath. Thank you, mom. We love you. We miss you terribly. But we know, "It will be okay".

Thank you friends and family, for the love you have shown our mom and our family throughout the years. Heartfelt thanks to mom's special friend and doctor, Sandra Vanleuvan, and to hospice nurses: Jenni, Stephanie, Polly, and Megan who helped us grant mom her wish to stay in her home until her final day on earth.

A family gathering will be held at a later date. Mom continues to give of herself to further education and research at University of Utah Medical Sciences. In lieu of flowers, send a birthday card to someone you love.

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