Zola Halsey Obituary (1927

On Tuesday, October 8, 2013, our sweet mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, Zola Briggs Halsey returned home to her Heavenly Father and a long-awaited reunion with her sweetheart, Cliff. Zola was born at home in Beaver, Utah on October 30, 1927 the 10th of 14 children born to Joseph R & Lavina Hoopes Briggs. Zola and seven other siblings grew up on a farm where they learned to work hard and formed loving relationships that have lasted all of their lives. She will now have the chance to meet and get to know the six that passed away in infancy. Zola attended the Beaver grade schools and graduated from Beaver High School. She had many friends and enjoyed the school activities, rodeos and dances. Shortly after graduating, it was at a dance that she met her future husband. Cliff and Zola were married in the St George Temple on November 23, 1946 and enjoyed 64 years together before Cliff passed away on May 11, 2010. They started off their married life in Cedar City. Vicki was born during the 4 years they lived in Las Vegas. Lane, Jan & Scott were born after they moved back to Cedar City. Zola was a wonderful example to all. She worked hard, but knew how to have fun. She enjoyed traveling and camping in their travel trailers, square-dancing, bowling and spending time with family and friends. She was known by all as the LeVoy, Avon, Watkins or Fuller Brush lady. She shared her skills in baking cakes, knitting, crocheting, sewing and counted cross-stitch. Zola was an active member in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She served in many of the organizations. Cliff and Zola were called to the Nauvoo Mission. After they returned, they served as ordinance workers in the St George Temple for many years. We have all been blessed by her compassionate, giving spirit. Zola is survived by her children, Vicki & Steve Matheson of Cedar City, Lane & Tonia Halsey of Herriman, Utah, Jan & Don Lindner of Las Vegas, Nevada and Scott & Rose Halsey of Logandale, Nevada, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also survived by her brother and sisters Lamar, Ila Mae & Lois. A great reunion is being held by those who preceded her in death: her husband, Cliff, her parents and ten of her brothers and sisters. The family will be forever grateful for Dr. Marshall and his staff and the many caregivers at Emerald Point. Their loving care brought joy to her life. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Old 7thWard Chapel, 256 S 900 W, Cedar City. Visitations will be held Friday, October 11 from 6:00 " 8:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary, 190 N 300 W, Cedar City and on Saturday from 9:30 -10:30 am at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.