Patricia Ann Degges

February 9, 1929 - April 14, 2012

Patricia H. Degges

"Ricki"

Ricki Degges died April 14, 2012.  She was born February 9, 1929 in Evanston, Illinois, to Robert John and Janet Bryan Harley, and lived in Illinois, Tennessee, New York, Idaho and Alabama, before moving to Utah in 1974.  Married John Moultrie Ward May 23, 1962, in Boise, Idaho;  that marriage was blessed with three children before he died November 23, 1967.  Married John Bolling Degges July 14, 1972, in Boise, Idaho.  Her working career included ten years with a book publisher in New York City, twenty-two years as a freelance editor/proofreader for the University of Utah Press, and seventeen years as a permanent part-time field representative for the U.S. Bureau of the Census.  She was a lifelong lover of books, music, and the beauties of God's creation. 

Survived by husband; children, Katherine N. Ward, Chester C. Ward, and Virginia B. Ward (Jason Dryer); and nine grandchildren.  Her younger sister, Evelyn H. Wilson, preceded her in death. 

Friends may call upon her family at a wake on Wednesday, April 18th from 6:30 until 8:30 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City.  Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 19th at 11:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1030 South 500 East.  Interment to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1342 East 500 South, Salt Lake City. 

 

In Loving Memory

Mama, I will carry your memory with me for the rest of my days, never forgetting all you were to me nor that which you gave me; thank you for giving me my very life, of course, and very many laughs throughout it. Thank you, Mama, for your unflagging and deathless love, prayers and encouragement through bad times and good. From you I learned the value and importance of literature and of life. Someone asked me this question once; "If you could be anybody else, anyone at all, whom would you be?". I thought about it a while, and then said simply, "I wouldn't". You gave me the gift of being, the chance to become the person that I am and, along with Daddy, raised me with what was, for me, the perfect parental balance between loving concern and giving me the room I needed to grow, letting me learn the things I needed to. That can't have been easy. The faith in me you never lost is something I treasure more than you can ever know. I know God has welcomed you back home (perhaps you can attend a performance of Gustav Mahler's recent works performed by a heavenly choir this afternoon!) and that you're relieved to be, finally, out of Saint Joe's. I wish I could be there to comfort Daddy -- you were his world. Rest in peace, dear Mama, until the day we meet again.

Chester Ward

Ontario, Or

Dear Ginny, Katie and Chester, I am so very sorry that you lost your mom. She raised three of the most unique, intelligent and creative people that I know. She must have been so proud of you. My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. Please know that my thoughts are with you. Much Love and Blessings, Marta

Marta Cooney

Salt lake City, Ut

Dear Katie, I am so sorry for your family's loss. Loosing a mother is particularly difficult. You have been so giving and caring through her illness, any mother would be blessed to have you as a daughter. Hugs to you and Jackie.

Ann Deneris

Salt Lake City, Ut

Our sincere love and sympathy to you at this difficult and sad time.. Love, Jim and Ilona

James & Ilona Holyoak

Salt Lake City, Ut

I am a CNA at St. Joseph Villa and the privilege of getting to know Ricki. I was lucky to have been able to help care for her. She was lucky to have such a supportive and loving family. We will miss her.

Erin Klinetop

Salt Lake City, Ut

We have had such wonderful memorable times over the years. I am so thankful that the PAW Hens have been together as long as we have. After all, how many people retire and celebrate by traipsing all over Disneyland and Universal Studios. I'm just sitting here thinking about how much fun we would have in restaurants and the times we were thanked for the 'entertainment.' And all of the trips we were able to take together. Ricki, we miss you and your wonderful laugh, but heaven is surely enjoying your smile and laugh now. Love and Peace to you and your family.

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Salt Lake City, Ut

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