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                   1911 ~ 2003
BOUNTIFUL -
Violet McBride Ricks, age 91, passed away peacefully July 4, 2003.
Born Sept 1, 1911 in Hyrum, UT to Samuel McBride and Eliza Jane Hall.
Violet attended schools in Hyrum, but left school at age 13 to assume responsibilities of raising the family when her mother passed away.
Years later she continued her education, receiving her high school diploma, and attended Community College.
Married Lewis A. Ricks Nov 4, 1935 in Brigham City, UT.
Later divorced.
She worked at several vocations including secretarial, clerical and sales and marketing. She worked at Farmers State Bank, The State of Utah, Hill Field Air Force Base, and as a real estate agent.
Violet enjoyed dancing, socializing and writing poetry, some of which she had published. Mom was one of those rare people who could talk to anyone, anywhere, and usually did. She was not large in stature, but was a "feisty lady" who would stand her ground and fight for what she thought was right.
Survived by her two children, Ilene Ricks Barnett (Jack) of Bountiful, UT, Martin R. Ricks (Carol) of Las Vegas, NV; 10 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; three brothers, Austin McBride, Leo McBride, Darrel McBride; three sisters, Jerry Hobbs, Gladys Bohi, and Elva Quester.
Preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and one brother.
Services will be July 8, 12 noon at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr., SLC.
Friends may call 11 a.m.-12 noon prior to services.
Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park following services.
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