Mary Ellen Juchau of Spanish Fork passed away August 28 2022 after a short illness.  She was the daughter of Opal Jackson Smith and Ruby Mae Haywood and was born in Dardanelle, Arkansas.  Her parents moved to Idaho and she spent most of her growing up years on farms near Eden, Idaho.  On November 20, 1956 she married Vern Juchau, also of Eden, Idaho and bore him 4 children, Jeff (Gina) Juchau of Spanish Fork, Kirk (Debbie) Juchau of Avondale, Arizona, Ellen (Bud) Dunn of Prosper, Texas and Jamee (Jared) Tate  of Spanish Fork.  Her posterity includes 17 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister (Peggy),  her brother (J.B. Smith) and a grandson (Eric Juchau).

Mary had a personality that attracted people, and she made friends easily.  She was a hard worker and enjoyed quilting and other hand work.  She was a great mother, grandmother and friend to many.  She was active in her church serving in many ward and stake callings and worked for 10 yrs in the Houston, Texas temple.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept 2 at the Crosswinds 1st ward at 870 East Canyon Road in Spanish Fork , Utah at 11:00 a.m. with viewing at 9:45 a.m.

For a broadcast of the funeral service please use the following link:

https://youtu.be/7DJ4YbPZ12o