I am grateful to have been with my grandmother in her home at the time of her passing. What a tender moment that was. Words cannot describe the beautiful experience that event can be. No one really talks about it, but I want everyone to know although dying is horrible, death itself is a miracle and can be beautiful and sweet. We just can't see the beauty with the limits of our mortal eyes.
I love you, Annie.
Ann Clark Green 1934 ~ 2008
Ann Clark Green, our angel wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed from mortality to immortality on December 4, 2008, in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the presence of her family, a victim of the ravages of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Ann was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, May 29, 1934, to Louise Spence Clark and Sherman O. Clark. She married her sweetheart Paul Hap Green on December 6, 1954, in the Salt Lake Temple. Devoted to each other in every facet of their lives, they lovingly enjoyed the fullness and goodness of 54 years together. Their union was blessed with five children: Cynthia (Kim) Steadman, Julianne (Brent) Bawden, Michael (Holly) Green, Susan Green and Adam (Melannie) Green.
She attended West High School and the University of Utah. Ann created a home based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. She placed her family above all, taught her family by personal example the importance of faith, prayer, compassion and love. She had a deep and abiding testimony of the Lord's Plan of Salvation and the eternal nature of families. She was a true disciple of Christ whose life was a reflection of Him and what He taught. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served faithfully in many callings. When Hap was called to preside over the Argentina Buenos Aires North Mission from 1986-1989, she served faithfully at his side, welcoming countless missionaries as her own sons and daughters with her special love and devotion; establishing life-long relationships with many.
Ann was a proud descendant of noble ancestry. A great granddaughter of Brigham Young, she honored her heritage by the way she lived her life and her unfailing dedication and commitment to her family and forbears.
Affectionately called "Annie" by her grandchildren, she took special interest in their lives and accomplishments. She had a unique, special bond with each one of them and they adored their Grandma Annie.
Ann was a gifted and accomplished vocalist. As a child she loved to sing. She spent her entire life developing and sharing her beautiful voice in countless venues. Most notably, she sang supporting roles as well as in the chorus of the Utah Opera Company. She also performed with Promusica, and presented countless solo recitals and performances. She was a patron of the arts and gave of her time and talents in numerous community service organizations. Most recently she served as President of both the Utah Symphony Guild and the Utah Opera Guild.
Everything that Ann touched was beautiful. She had an amazing aura of dignity and grace that lifted all those with whom she associated. She was warm, generous and kind. People were drawn to her by her genuine interest in them. She always considered the needs of others above her own. Ann was a pillar of strength, virtue, courage, and wisdom. She was a refined woman of elegance while firmly rooted in all things spiritual. Annie will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She leaves a legacy that will live eternally in her family and friends.
Ann is survived by her husband and children; her brother, S. Spence (Jill) Clark of Salt Lake City; and sister, Linda C. Bock, Newtown, PA. She also is survived by 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a grandson, Maximus Paul Green. The family extends their deepest appreciation and gratitude to the caregivers at Huntsman Cancer Hospital and Institute and Millcreek Home Health and Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in Ann's name to Huntsman Cancer Institute. A public memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at the Monument Park North Stake Center, 1320 S. Wasatch Drive, Salt Lake City. The family will receive friends and extended family members at the stake center prior to the services on Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. A private family burial service and interment at Larkin Sunset Lawn was held prior to Tuesday's memorial service. Online condolences at www.larkincares.com
