Maude Downard

By Sun Advocate

PRICE- Maude Dorothy Jacobson Downard- Our loving mother, grandmother and friend, age 95 passed away October 25, 2015.
She was born June 2, 1920 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah to Clarence and Farri Frandsen Jacobson.
A devoted mother, grandmother and friend, who was always interested in how everyone was doing and what they were doing. She had many passions and talents in her life. They include being an artist and was known for her beautiful oil paintings which gave her great joy. Other talents include sewing beautiful star quilts, she loved cutting up the material and sewing it back together, crocheting, gardening, cooking delicious meals from her garden, loved to dance and was very fashionable, loved to wear her collection of duster coats. Maude had a love for music and enjoyed playing the piano and loved being the ward chorister. She was a fan of the SF 49ers, the Kentucky Derby, rodeos and loved teaching her talents to others especially her grandkids. She also had a love for science, learning and education. She was probably the only grandma that could tell you about the Hadron collider.
We love you and will miss you. Until we meet again.
Survived by her children, James (Ada) Downard, Phelan, Calif; Toni (Jerry Ann) Downard, Republic Washinton; Robert (Michelle) Downard, Layton, Utah; Paul (Dolly) Downard, Price, Ut; Julie (Bill) Schiffner, Placerville, Calif; Many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents and sisters Olive, Kate, Beth and Christie
The family wishes to thank Parkdale Care Center for the love and care given to her and to all her friends she made there, She loved you all.
Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home, Huntington Utah. Memorial service at a later date at Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Share memories of Maude online at heritagefuneralhomeutah.com.