Erma LaVon Emmons

April 18, 1924 - October 30, 2010

Erma Emmons was reunited with her family in heaven at 12:52 AM on a Saturday morning in her warm bed at home all snuggled up.

Our loving Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma Erma, Aunt Em, Sister and Best Friend was born the fifth of ten children on April 18, 1924 to Olive LaRene Caldwell and Percy Wallace Mounteer.

Erma had nine children. She is survived by children Michael Willard (Beverly) Ruth, Joe “Butch” Lee (Ida) Ruth, Erma “Dolly” (Raymond) Hultgren, Nora “Reney” LaRene (John) Sizemore, Wendy Dawn Spencer, Monty Charles (Bev) Emmons Sr.; 27 grandchildren; 49+ great-grandchildren; siblings Sarah Kline, Claude (Pat) Pounteer, Verl (Pete) Mounteer.

Preceded in death by parents; children William “Bucky” Ruth, Franklin D. Ruth, Ronald Dean Emmons Sr.; siblings Vardella Shaw, Ted Mounteer, Bud Mounteer, Pat Mounteer and a baby brother.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 3rd at 2:00 at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 South Redwood Rd, West Jordan.  Friends may call upon the family at a viewing on the same day from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City.

A special thanks goes out to Christina, her nurse she had for five years; and to CNS Hospice for doing a wonderful job; also Dr. Zackerson and staff for many years taking care of her. 

We love you Mom and miss you so much.  We will meet again soon.

In Loving Memory

Mom I am so glad that I had the 5 year to take care of you. I will miss you dearly, our talks at night, and most of all when you called me your Mommy. You are very welcome I would do it all over again if I had to. Rest my angel till we meet again I love you . I will take care of your childen for you.

Bev Emmons

Sandy, Ut

Aunt Grandma Erma We will surely miss you I am Glad Zailey got to meet you :) say hi to my grandma and uncle bud for me i love you

Marcie,Aaron , Zailey Sovic

Sandy, Ut

To Wendy and her family, sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, in your time of sorrow.

Jadi , Joe, Hayley, Jacy and Joey Kriener

Cresco, IA

Grandma Emmons you will forever be missed. We were all saddened of this news. I am so thankful for the time that I got to know you and you were always there for me. For all you have done I Love You!!! My love and support goes out to the entire family during this time of sorrow. I wish we were there with you all. Love, Carrie, Chris, Weston (great grandson), & Levi

Carrie Bezold

Sinclair, WY

Family, May you find comfort in knowing that others are holding you close in their hearts during this difficult time.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.If i can do anything please let me know. Love,debra

Debra Ruth-Finnegan

Sandy, Ut

Great Grandma Erma Dear Family we are sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers love, amyjo,anthony,andreas,christian.

Amyjo Finnegan

Draper, Ut

The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. Love,Jennifer (great-grandchild), Nick ,Daniel Erickson

Jennifer Finnegan

Glendale, ut

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.Love is missing someone whenever you're apart, but somehow feeling warm inside because you're close in heart. Love,Michael

Michael Finnegan

Cottonwood heights, Ut

Mom it was the best years in my life to have such a wonderful NOTHER. I will miss you and always have you in my heart. i will sing songs for you the ones you liked me to sing and maybe that will help me cope with things better. I LOVE YOU

JOE (BUTCH) RUTH

Murray, Ut

Dear Mom I have only known you a short time, but your friendship and love made me feel I was lucky enough to have another mother to love. You filled my life with fun and friendship - I truly adored you. You will be in my heart forever

Ida(Petric ) Ruth

Murray, UT

I just want my aunt's family to know I'm very sorry for there loss. I havent seen Aunt Erma for along time,since my Uncle Pat's passing ,but that does not mean the has ever left my heart. Aunt Erma I will miss comming to your house and the bar,playing with the plams,but most of all your smile and BIG HUG's. I love you and will miss you and I'm sorry I have not stayed intouch. Love now and alway's Lynda Mounteer Steadman

Lynda Lou Mounteer Steadman

Grantsville, ut

My heart and prayers are with your family. I am deeply sorry for your loss! If anyone can get a hold of waylon stewart I am his step son and would like him to know that I love him and would like to reconnect with him! My telephone number is 801-289-6179. Once again I am so sorry for your loss!

Taylor Christensen

Magna, Ut

We want you to know that our hearts and prayers are with you. Jesse missed out on getting to know an angel among us. Always and Forever Love, Nancy and Jesse. God Bless

Nancy Foster

West Jordan, Ut

Dear Mom. I thank you for all the warm tender years you gave me, When I couldn't find a solution you always had one for me. You kept me out of trouble for many many years, and and now I can set back and laugh about the good and bad, the learning experience with you has been a big blessing in my life until we meet again I lov you so much your baby man. Monty

Monty Charles Emmons Sr

Sandy, Ut

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