Jennie Pond Reese
102 years old.
Born September 20, 1904 in Boise, Idaho to Charles
Pond and Wilhelmina (Mina) McCann Pond.
Died October 1,2006 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
She is survived by one son, Frank Pond Reese and his
wife Catherine (Bagley), 15 Grandchildren, 62 Great
Grandchildren and 30 Great-Great Grandchildren (and
two more expected soon). She was very proud of her
posterity, and until she was in her mid 90's, she
never missed sending a Birthday card and a Christmas
card to each one. Usually, each card contained a $2.00
bill from "Grandma".
Jennie was an only daughter, with 3 brothers older and
3 brothers younger. She was preceded in death by her
parents and all six brothers, Angus, Horace, Newell,
Glen, Jay & Dean, and by her daughter, Roma.
She spent most of her youth and teen-age years in
Cache Valley, Utah where her father worked as Manager
of the Company Store at the Lewiston Sugar Factory.
The family home was in High Creek where the children
had to walk over the hill to Cove to catch the school
bus to Lewiston. Because her mother helped in the
store, Jennie became the "chief cook and bottle
washer" at home and by the time she was 12 she was
practically running the household and baby sitting for
neighbors in her spare time. She became a meticulous
house keeper and an excellent cook.
Jennie graduated from BY College (later to become
Logan High School) and was a good student. She married
Frank Woolf Reese on November 5, 1924 in the Logan
Temple, and they settled on a Dairy Farm in Benson
which was called Riverside at that time. In her many
years in Benson, Jennie was active in the LDS Church
and held many positions of responsibility, including
President of the YWMIA. Later she was called as a
Counselor in the Cache Stake YWMIA Presidency, where
she served for many years.
Jennie had two children, Roma and Frank Pond. Roma
died April 23, 1998.
On November 14, 1955, Frank & Jennie were divorced and
Jennie bought a home in Logan near Utah State
University. She continued her activity in the LDS
Church and enjoyed Seminary Classes at the Institute
of Religion during the winter months.
During the summer months Jennie worked at the
family resort, Pond's Lodge, in Island Park, Idaho.
Jennie always had a very strong work ethic and
her work at Pond's Lodge started as early as 4:00 a.m.
and sometimes ended at mid-night. She cleaned cabins,
checked in guests, balanced the books, and operated
the Post Office. And when necessary she helped in the
store and in the restaurant.
When she was 79 years old, Jennie was called on a
Proselyting Mission to Arcadia California where she
served for 18 months. The Mission President reported
that he was worried about Jennie keeping up with the
young sisters at first. But soon he was having trouble
finding a young Sister Missionary who could keep up
with Jennie, going from door to door up and down the
California streets, knocking on doors.
Jennie lived in her own home, and took care of herself
until she was 98 years old. At that time, because of
failing health, Jennie was moved to the Hillside
Rehabilitation Center in Salt Lake City, and remained
there until the time of her death.
The family expresses sincere appreciation for the
kindness and excellent care provided for Jennie by the
staff at Hillside Rehabilitation Center, and to all
the family members and friends who came to see her,
and those who sent cards and letters to her. We also
express appreciation to Allen-Hall Mortuary of Logan,
Utah for their professional services.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 7,
2006 at 12:00 noon in the Logan 19th LDS Ward Chapel
located at 1255 North 600 East in Logan, Utah.
There will be a viewing at the ward building on Friday
night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and also preceding the
funeral service on Saturday, commencing at 11 :00 a.m.
Interment will be in the Richmond, Utah Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
Allen Mortuaries.