Iva Ashworth Obituary (1922 - 2021)

Iva Veloy Ashworth Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and great great great grandmother returned to the arms of her sweetheart Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Veloy was born January 18, 1922 to Charles Erick Nelson and Mary Ann Powell Nelson. She married her high school sweetheart Ezra K. Ashworth January 18, 1939 in Beaver, Utah and was later solemnized in the St. George Temple. Veloy was always helping others and giving out hugs. She loved being with family and friends. She worked many years as a nurse at the doctor’s office. She was involved in many civic duties in the community and was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she held many callings. She continued volunteering at the hospital up until 2 weeks ago. Veloy was a very loving, kind and honest person. She made everyone’s day by just being around her. She is survived by her children, Marilyn K. Anderson, Nelson E. (Beth) Ashworth, Suzann (Max) Crandall, Charles K. (Patty) Ashworth and Wendy Draper; 25 grandchildren; 60 great grandchildren; 24 great great grandchildren and 5 great great great grandchildren with 4 more on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, 3 son in-laws, a daughter in-law and one great granddaughter. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, November 5, 2021 at 12:00 pm with a viewing prior from 9:30 – 11:30 am at the Beaver 3rd Ward (220 North Main Street Beaver, Utah). Interment will immediately follow at the Mountain View Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.sumortuary.com. Her service can be viewed via Zoom at the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92523285481?pwd=OVBOVjJCaWphb25hdlVtbXppTWY3dz09 To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Veloy Ashworth, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.