She was one of my bridesmaids and I was hers.

Calleen Powell Claxton 1939 ~ 2005 WELLINGTON- Calleen Powell Claxton, 66, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away June 24, 2005, surrounded by her family after a brave and valiant fight with bone cancer. She was born April 13, 1939 in Price, Utah to Stanley and Clara Bogh Powell. Calleen graduated from St. John's School of Nursing in Springfield, Missouri and worked as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years. She worked at hospitals in the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Utah finally retiring from Castleview Hospital. She loved music and was a gifted organist, volunteering her services at several local churches. She had a very strong faith in God and adored her family and friends. She loved animals, crocheting, embroidering, gardening, was an avid reader, and an excellent cook. Mom struggled all her life with polio and later in life with post-polio syndrome, diabetes and cancer. She had an appreciation for the simple things in life and taught her children to embrace life, reach out, and care for others. Calleen was a great mentor to her children and grandchildren. She taught them to always give their best effort at whatever they did in life. Calleen was always thankful for anything anyone did for her. Survived by four children, Kimberly (Celso) Montoya, Helper; Jeffrey (Kim) Claxton, Aurora, CO; Michelle McMinds, Mitchell, Indiana; Stephen (Leanna) Claxton, Pleasant Grove; nine grandchildren, Mathew Montoya, Michael Montoya, Melissa Rogers, Ryan Claxton, Jillianne McMinds, Peter McMinds, Bridgett Pemberton, Donald Claxton and Bronwyn Claxton; two great grandchildren, Mason Rogers and Maddux Rogers; sister Lynnette (Wendell) Wakefield, Roswell, New Mexico; brother Kent (Raelene) Powell, Murray; her dog and faithful companion Molly. Funeral service Wednesday, June 29, 2005, 11:00 a.m., Wellington Stake Center, 935 E. Main, Wellington. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home, Tuesday evening 7:00-9:00 p.m. and at the Stake center one hour prior to service. Interment Price City Cemetery, Price, Utah. The family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff at Trinity Mission Health & Rehab of Provo for the excellent care they provided Mom in her final days as well as all the individuals who prayed and showed concern for her during her illness.