January 29, 1927 ~ September 23, 2011

Vida Rayl, 84, of Pleasant Grove passed away, Friday, September 23, 2011.  Vida was born January 29, 1927 in Talmage (Duchesne County) Utah to Thomas and Mary Ellen Kenison.  She married James Willard Rayl on January 29, 1947 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.   Jim passed away on August 23, 2010.

Vida spent her first 20 years in Talmage where attended schools, graduating from Altamont High School in Roosevelt.  Vida grew up in a time of horseback transportation and outdoor plumbing and learned the value of hard work and making do with very little.  Vida was an active member of the LDS Church and serve in many callings throughout her life.  She particularly enjoyed her work in genealogy and served a Genealogical Mission, together with Jim, at the State Prison. 

She is survived by her five children: Lois (Ron) Rice, Alberta, Canada;  MaryAnne (Steve) Edwards, Alabama; Bruce (Renee) Rayl, Payson; Brian Rayl, California; Jackie (Chris) Bloomfield, California; 21 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Janine Loveless. 

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Battlecreek Second Ward Chapel, 1255 East 200 South, Pleasant Grove.  Family and friends may attend a viewing Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to services.  Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.  

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Larry and Pat Goff said:

Vida and I (Pat) were very close friends. I had lived in Pleasant Grove near her backyard for over 30 years. We also served at the Family History Center at our chapel together, and had so much fun talking and getting to know about each others' lives. We visited her in March of this year after returning from our mission, and have kept in touch over the last few years even though we moved away. She is a "Saint" for sure, and her love and friendship made me very happy. I cried when I saw her obituary, but know that she is now able to see, walk and run, anything she pleases to do. With Love and condolences to all her family, Pat and Larry Goff

September 28, 2011

AnnaBeth (Oscarson) Mecham said:

Sorry to read about the passing of your sweet mother. She always was so nice to everyone. Love to your family. AnnaBeth (Oscarson) Mecham

October 12, 2011

Sharleen Pitts Hargreaves said:

I'm sorry to hear of her passing. Best wishes to your family.

January 12, 2012