Della Ann Chamberlain Gurr Obituary (1911

Della Smith Gurr, age 101, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Parowan, Utah. She was born on December 2, 1911 to Delbert and Josephine Smith. She has lived her entire life in Parowan. On June 8, 1932 she married Elmer O. Gurr in the Salt Lake City temple.After graduation from high school she attended BAC on a scholarship.Throughout her life, she worked very hard on the Gurr Farms next to Elmer.Della has always been very active in different activities. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and the Parowan Literary Club. She was an active member of the LDS Church. Receiving an award for all of her years of service in the primary organization. Della was involved in many theatrical productions. And was known for the poems and readings that she gave throughout her life in numerous settings. She spoke at many funerals. She loved to read and crochet with many people receiving and enjoying her doilies. She still enjoyed watching the Jazz. She was also known for delicious wheat bread that she made and delivered to people.She is survived by her children, Delmar (Patricia) of Salt Lake City, Donald (Karen) of Bountiful, Jerrolyn Hyatt (Leon) of Cedar City and Gaylen (Carla) of St. George. She has 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren located throughout the nation.She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer O. Gurr, on April 4, 1992, her parents, and her sisters, Edith Pryor, Alice Pryor and Norma Burton.Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 11, 2013 at the Stake Center in Parowan, Utah at 11:00 am. With a viewing being held from 9:30-10:30 am at the Church. A viewing will also be held on Sunday evening, February 10, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Church. Interment will be in the Parowan Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.