Charlotte Wendrich Stringham

Charlotte Ruth Wendrich Stringham, 89, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully Friday, April 15, 2011, in South Ogden, Utah, surrounded by loving family members. She was born February 25, 1922 in Salt Lake City, Utah, fourth of eight children of Frederick Hermann and Wally Franziska Lucas Wendrich. She married Jed Hugh Stringham, December 7, 1943, in the Salt Lake Temple. Charlotte was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many church callings including ward relief society president and stake primary president. She loved music and often conducted choirs, played the organ, piano and accordion. She spent many summers with the family at scout camps, where Jed served as a professional scouter. She was well known for her great cooking and musical talents which she shared at camps, nursing homes and among family and friends. Family reunions at camp were a delight to all. She was an artist and painted many beautiful paintings. Charlotte was loved and adored by her family and friends and the ladies she served as a hair stylist. She was also active and a leader in various civic organizations. She and Jed served missions to Kirtland, Ohio and Houston, Texas. After Jed's passing she married Stephen G. Nason, in 1996, till his passing in 2004. He was a blessing in her later life. She is survived by six sons, Robert (Lynda) Stringham, Kaysville; Brent (Cathy) Stringham, Richfield; Lynn (Mary Jo) Stringham, West Haven; Ray (Vicki) Stringham, Hooper; Fred (Lynnette) Stringham, Ogden; Todd (Lisa) Stringham, Hooper; one daughter, Wendy (Curtis) Ward, Payson, AZ; and 41 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Lucy Lewis. She was preceded in death by both husbands; her parents; six siblings; and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the West Haven Chapel at 3939 West 4000 South in West Haven, Utah. Viewings will be held Wednesday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral services, Both viewings are at the same chapel as the funeral services. Interment will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery. On line guest book at: www.serenicare.com.