LOGAN, UTAH: Olga Berg Brown, 91, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2005 in her daughter’s home in Wellsville, Utah. She was born in Springfield, Idaho, on November 26, 1913, to Henry H. and Erma W. Berg where she was raised and attended school. She had three sisters and one brother. She told many stories of the good times she had growing up in Springfield. She graduated from high school in Blackfoot, Idaho, and earned a secretarial degree from the University of Idaho Southern Branch at Pocatello.

She married Homer Glenn Cooper on November 2, 1934, in Butte, Montana. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan temple. They were later divorced. At that time she and her daughter were living in Seattle, Washington. She completed her bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate. She taught business education in Shelley, Idaho for one year and in Aberdeen, Idaho for 9. She moved to Salt Lake City in 1958 where she taught at South High and earned a master’s degree at the University of Utah.

In 1965 she married George W. Brown and moved to Ogden, Utah. They enjoyed their time together. She nursed him until his death in 1979. She taught business education at Weber State until she retired in 1979 and received the Emeritus ranking. There she authored several text/workbooks that allowed students to progress at their own pace. She continued living in Ogden, participating in the Weber State Emeritus Association, Sons of Norway, League of Women Voters, and literary and bridge groups. She moved to her daughter’s home in Wellsville in April, 2003.

Through all these activities Olga gathered many dear friends whose friendships she cherished. She saw her role in life as one of caring for and helping others—be it family, friends, or acquaintances. Her generosity was noteworthy. She loved to read and thought it important to be well informed. She demanded of herself a high level of perfection. She was an example to all. She taught and supported her church in many capacities. She looked forward to more time with her family after death.

Olga is survived by one daughter, Glenna (Richard) Boyce; two stepsons, D. Kent (Jeanne) Brown, and George Woodrow Brown; 2 granddaughters, Ann Jensen and Shauna Saarelainen; and four grandsons, Chris, Jeff, Andy, and Brad Boyce; and 16 great-grandchildren (with one on the way). She welcomed and cherished each one! She is also survived by two sisters, Carma Skidmore and Marie Thurston, a cousin Marta Robertson, and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a sister Naomi, a brother Halvor, and a stepson Larry.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 7, at 11 a.m. in the Allen-Cranney Mortuary , 420 E. 1800 North, North Logan, with Bishop Terry White conducting. Friends may call at the mortuary, prior to the funeral (from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.). Burial will be in the Springfield (Idaho) Cemetery at approximately 3 p.m.

The family wishes to give special thanks to the IHC Hospice in Ogden and Logan. In lieu of flowers Olga would like you to give to your favorite charity, possibly the Tsunami Relief efforts. Online condolences may be sent to the family at Allen-Hall Mortuary.