Barbara Imlay

Barbara June Patterson was born in Beaver, Utah, on June 17, 1933, to Bowen Dee Patterson and Verle LaRee Patterson. She married Lloyd Grimm on September 20, 1951, and after his death in 1980, she married Frank D. Imlay on December 4, 1982. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple. He preceded her in death on April 29, 2001. 
She managed her parent’s café in Beaver, and obtained a driver’s license at age 14 when her father suffered a serious heart attack. Her hard work ethic served her throughout her life. She worked for many years at the Sugar Loaf Café in Cedar City, and later for Rymal Williams, MD. She was the lone rural mail carrier south of Cedar City until she could no longer lift the 50 lb. mail bags and retired at 72 years of age.
Barbara had many hardships in her life, and her solution was always the same: “When your burdens seem heavy serve others and they will become light.” She lived by this principle her whole life. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served faithfully in many church callings. 
She is survived by her 3 children: Dee Grimm (Katherine), Wade Grimm, and Lori Ann Grimm Bundy (Cory).
She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, and her granddaughter, Cassie Roberts. A graveside service will be held at the Cedar City Cemetery on January 9th at 2:00pm for members of the family under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to Care & Share in Cedar City, or your local food bank. Online condolences can be sent at www.sumortuary.com.

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