You'll Be Missed

My Grandma Adele passed away last weekend. Today was her Celebration of Life. It was a packed house. You can imagine that with 13 children, many grandchildren, and her own siblings, she was very loved. It was an emotional, but very nice celebration. The thing that I will miss the most about my grandmother is her sense of humor. Someone today said that she probably laughed more at her jokes than anyone else, and I think that that's what made her so funny. Grandma, rest in peace with grandpa! We love you. Here is her obituary.



Adele M. Stireman 1924 ~ 2010 Adele was reunited on May 15, 2010 with her dear husband, John. She was surrounded by loving family at the time of her passing.Adele was born to John and Rose Tokar on January 14, 1924 in Superior, Wisconsin. She served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. She married John O. Stireman October 19, 1946. In 1956 she and John moved their growing family to Orem, Utah. Together they had 13 children. The Great Depression taught her skills she used throughout her life - how to save, make do and improvise. She passed these skills on to her children. Adele was hard-working, compassionate and creative. She was outgoing and made friends easily. Above all she loved her family. She loved trips to Wendover, painting and lilacs. She had a green thumb and could make anything grow. Adele is survived by her children: John (Dianne), Colleen Morris (Scott), Mary Howes (Joel), Virginia deGroot (Arie), Patrick, Dan (Margaret), Mike (Mary), Laurie Gunkel, Joan Keepers (Frank), Phillip (Diane), Tony (Laura), James, Jan (Eli Jannicky); 31 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and brother Louis. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A private gathering will be held for family and close friends at the Utah Veteran's Nursing Home Chapel. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at the Utah State Veterans Nursing Home and to Sharee and the staff from Bristol Hospice for their compassionate care.