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President's Message:
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Holiday!
At this time, I would like to thank our 2015 board
members for a fantastic year!
I am looking forward to
the upcoming year! The Board and I have some exciting classes lined up. On
January 16, 2016, we have Gail Jenson teaching a darling painted mixed media
“Create” box. On February 20, 2016, we
have Jan Christensen teaching a necklace class done with alcohol paint on
special paper. On March 19, 2016, Betty Van Pelt will be teaching a project to
be announced. Also, we have a seminar with Karen Hubbard on October 14th
& 15th.
My board and I are enthusiastic
for a wonderful year. Please join us on
this Adventure!
Also, at this time I
would like to express extreme sorrow at the passing of Lynda Van Wagoner, a
long time Guild member and Friend. We’ll
Miss you!
Shonnie
Whitney
President
In Memory: Lynda Van Wagoner
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Lynda Van Wagoner. She was a long time member of our Guild, painting buddy and friend. She loved to go to retreat every June. At retreat, you could find her sleeping on the couch in the basement at JoLyn Johnson's cabin. She was always ready for any adventure; be it traveling, painting, card making or any combination of those. She would always say, "What time will you pick me up? I'll be ready!" Lynda was a gorgeous painter and a wonderful friend. I know that I will miss her terribly. Her daughter, Suzi Smith, said that she will hold a celebration of Lynda's life at a later date. When I have more details, I'll announce it.
Shonnie Whitney
What's Happening:
Well, its a brand New Year, and we should all gear ourselves up for new adventures in painting and creating. Shonnie has been busy lining up teachers and projects. A quick line up for the remainder of the year (sounds really fun):
February 20: Painted Jewelry by Jan Christensen (kits $5.00 each)
March 19: 4 Seasons Light by Betty Van Pelt
April 23 (note date): (Project to be announced, but it will be great)
May 21: Lisa Peck (something great I'm sure)
June: RETREAT
July: VACATION TIME (just finish all those projects not completed)
August: Opening Social
September 17: Fall or Thanksgiving theme by Glenna Nielsen
October 14-15: Karen Hubbard Seminar
November 19: Portrait Santa or Joyce Howard Tryptych by Hazel Rimmasch
In Memory of our dear friend Lynda Van Wagoner:
Oct. 6,
1940 ~ Dec. 22,2015
Lynda was born Oct 6, 1940 to Louis and Mamie Latronico in Pueblo, Co. She spent her childhood in Provo, Utah and graduated from BYU with a bachelor's degree in nursing and later from Washington State earning a master's degree. She worked as an RN for many years, then became a medical librarian working at Holy Cross Hospital and then Shriner's Hospital. When she retired she spent her time working on her painting, jewelry making and crafting and traveling all over the world. She will also be missed for her traditional Christmas punch!
Her legacy will live on through her artwork and her great love for her friends and family. We all feel fortunate to have had Lynda and her love and compassion in our lives. Her love was unconditional to those close to her and she held that relationship for her lifetime. Lynda was most proud of her only child Suzi Smith and her husband Brandon Smith, her grandson Michael Van Wagoner and his wife Emily. She is also survived by her sister Susan Ridley and her husband Jerry, and dearest friend Claudia, and many other loving friends. She was preceded in death by a grandson Ryan, and her parents. Soar over the rainbow, Lynda, til we meet again.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Lynda was born Oct 6, 1940 to Louis and Mamie Latronico in Pueblo, Co. She spent her childhood in Provo, Utah and graduated from BYU with a bachelor's degree in nursing and later from Washington State earning a master's degree. She worked as an RN for many years, then became a medical librarian working at Holy Cross Hospital and then Shriner's Hospital. When she retired she spent her time working on her painting, jewelry making and crafting and traveling all over the world. She will also be missed for her traditional Christmas punch!
Her legacy will live on through her artwork and her great love for her friends and family. We all feel fortunate to have had Lynda and her love and compassion in our lives. Her love was unconditional to those close to her and she held that relationship for her lifetime. Lynda was most proud of her only child Suzi Smith and her husband Brandon Smith, her grandson Michael Van Wagoner and his wife Emily. She is also survived by her sister Susan Ridley and her husband Jerry, and dearest friend Claudia, and many other loving friends. She was preceded in death by a grandson Ryan, and her parents. Soar over the rainbow, Lynda, til we meet again.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune on
Jan. 3, 2016
