Elizabeth Shelton Mann
Elizabeth Shelton Mann, 81, passed away in the early morning hours on Saturday, November 10, 2012, surrounded by her family at Logan Regional Hospital from complications of Parkinson’s Disease.
She was born on Sept. 18, 1931 in Logan, UT to Horace K. Shelton and Lois May Hill. It was when her family moved from Utah to California that she met her sweetheart of 62 years while she was in the sixth grade. She married Keith Leroy Mann after graduating high school on January 29, 1950 in Inglewood, California. In addition to being the world’s best wife and mother, she also worked at Mattel Toy Company, UCI Hospital and Beehive Clothing Store. In 1988 she found their retirement dream home while on vacation to Logan, UT.
She loved to cook, read and enjoyed being with her ever-expanding family. Beth was a valiant member of LDS Church and served in many callings throughout her life. She was also an active member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.
Beth is survived by her eternal companion, Keith L. Mann (Logan); sons Kerry Mann (Lynchburg, VA), Richard Mann (La Habra, CA), Allen Mann (Pearland, TX), Kevin Mann (Clearfield, UT) and daughter Kimberly Mullin (Frisco, TX), 34 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren (with 2 more on the way), brother Bart Shelton (Logan) and sisters-in law Carol Shelton and Sue Shelton.
She is predeceased by her brothers Randall Shelton and Bruce Shelton; as well as daughters-in-law Peggy Mann and Diane Mann.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 11:00am in the Foothill 1st Ward Chapel, 1450 E. 1500 North in Logan. There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center St. in Logan and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Interment will occur at Newton Cemetery following the funeral services.
The family would like to thank Access Home Health and Hospice, especially Hailey, Adrienne, Bonnie, Wendy and Jodie. Also a special thanks to the outstanding ICU nursing staff of Logan Regional Hospital and Dr. Hirst, Jr. for their dedication in Beth’s final days. She endured to the end.