Orpha Lucille Buist Mohr

Orpha Lucille Buist Mohr, 93, of Providence, Utah passed away peacefully on March 7, 2007 in Logan, Utah. Orpha was born on February 2, 1914 in Mendon, Utah to William and Marilla Buist. She was the second of eight children; three sisters and four brothers.
Orpha was raised and educated in Mendon and graduated from South Cache High School. She married La Var A. Mohr on December 24, 1938 in Preston, Idaho. Their marriage was later sealed in the Logan Temple. They spent 46 years together in Providence until La Var' s passing on February 22, 1984. Two children were born to this union, Harvey La Var Mohr and Janeal Mohr Curtis. Orpha had a stepdaughter Doreen Leonhardt Blauer.
Orpha attended beauty college and was a hair dresser for many years. Together with her husband they ran and operated a fruit farm in Providence. She worked in the lunch program at Providence Elementary for many years.
Orpha was known for her hard work ethic, her wonderful cooking, love of chocolate and witty sense of humor. She loved reading books- especially love stories, crocheting, working in her beautiful flower garden, and watching the Utah Jazz. She was kind and caring always putting other needs before her own. Everyone who met her fell in love with her endearing personality.
Orpha cherished and loved the close relationship she had with her children; Jan was her closest and dearest friend. They enjoyed spending time together, especially their many world travels. She was a loving and patient grandmother. She always supported her grandchildren in all their activities and never missed an event.
She was an active member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, The Red Hat Society, and the Chere Octa Club, where she made many life long friends.
Orpha was a member of the LDS Church and served in several positions throughout her life and she enjoyed many years of temple work. She was a member of the Providence 12th Ward at the time of her passing.
Orpha is survived by her son Harvey (Chrystal) Mohr of Providence, Utah, a son-in-law Steven Curtis of Providence, Utah, 7 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 17 step-great grandchildren, 4 step-great great grandchildren, one sister Thelma Maughan of Roy, Utah, and one brother LaVern Buist of Colusa, California. She was preceded in death by her husband La Var Mohr; her daughter Janeal Curtis; her parents; two brothers La VeIl Buist and Leon Buist; three sisters Juanita Buist, Gladys Wright and Viola Larsen; and a great granddaughter Kirstyn DiAnn Curtis.
Funeral services for Orpha will be on Monday, March 12th, at noon, at the Providence 12th Ward LDS Chapel. Viewings will be held on Sunday, March 11th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Allen-Hall Mortuary in Logan, and at the 12th Ward LDS Church at 309 South Main Providence on Monday from 10:30 to 11 :30 am prior to services . Burial will be at the Providence City Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff of Legacy House Assisted Living and Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the tender and compassionate love they showed for Orpha.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net