LOGAN, UTAH: Maria A. Waddoups, 90, Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, great grandmother and precious friend peacefully returned to her heavenly father and husband George on the morning of December 30, 2003 in Logan, Utah. She was born to Andrew N. and Rachel F. Anderson on November 10, 1913 in Downey, Idaho.

Maria was the youngest of eleven children. She was working in Moreland, Idaho when she received a call to go on her first of five missions. She married George Q. Waddoups , in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on June 14, 1939. Maria and George were foster parents to over 18 children in their home. It was one of her greatest joys. She loved to garden and tend to her flowers. Many over the years have enjoyed her beautiful tulips, irises and lilacs. Some would stop just to see the wonderful sight and she would invite them to pick all they wanted. Maria loved to quilt and was very talented, winning many blue ribbons with over 1800 quiltops. Her waiting list was sometimes over a year long for a quilt.

She was a member of the Utah Daughters of the Pioneers and in March 2003 received the Utah Women's Achievement Award presented by Governor Leavitt. She was a very active member of the Logan 2nd Ward serving over the years as a Sunday School Teacher, visiting teacher, Relief Society President, Young Women's leader and had the honor of being called to five missions .Her latest calling was that of a greeter and what an angel of a greeter she was, there was never a soul that did not receive a warm smile and hug as they entered Church on Sunday.

She was preceded in death by her husband George, seven brothers; Paul, Ray, Archie, Edwin, Lehi, Alma, and Ferdinand Anderson, three sisters; Baby Anderson, Elna and Sine (Edna) Anderson as well as her mother and father.

Maria is survived by her daughter, Vickie (Larry) Nicholls of Logan; granddaughters; Billie Jo (Michael) Glabe, Christie (Stephen) Stock, grandson, Clint (LaNae) Nicholls all of Logan, two great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She had special relationships with her Great Grandchildren; Joshua, Natasha, Nikyla, C.J., Colten, Tyler, Lindsey and Lauren.

Maria was a friend and inspiration to so many, she always had time to tell you a story or just listen and give you a hug, pick flowers with the little ones or volunteer for any project. To many she was Grandma. She was surrounded by family at the time of her death. She will be missed terribly, but always remain in our hearts and memories. She is our Guardian Angel.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2003 at 11:00 am in the Logan 2nd Ward chapel, 89 South 200 West. Friends may call at the Allen-Hall Mortuary Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and at the church Saturday from 9:30 - 10:30 am. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery.