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Anna Beth Atwood (Hogarty) - 1/28/2005

Class of 1948

Anna Beth Atwood Hogarty 3/11/30 ~ 1/28/05 Anna Beth Atwood Hogarty died peacefully on January 28, 2005 at the age of 74. She was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah on March 11, 1930. She was the sixth of seven children born to Francis D. Atwood and Margaret C. Smith Atwood. She grew up in the shadows of her beloved Mount Timpanogos, graduated from Pleasant Grove High School and attended BYU. She married Michael Hogarty in 1965. They lived in Michigan and California before retiring in Utah in 1986. Anna was a woman of beauty, grace and style. She lived as a feminist long before it was a "dirty word" and delighted in it all the more when it became one. True to her pioneer heritage, she was strongly determined, fiercely loyal and unwavering in her spirit. Anna was a lover of beauty with an artistic eye. She was most at peace "digging in the dirt" of her garden and enjoying the results. She was an avid fan of all sports. Her recall of sports trivia past and present was uncanny. Above all, Anna had the gift to turn acquaintances into friends, friends into family and family into her reason for being. For many years she was the loving caretaker of her sister Maxine and later of her husband Michael. She remained ever selfless and devoted to their care. When she became the loving "Gromma" of Michael Baker, her devotion knew no bounds. He found in her a playmate, cheerleader and confidante. When her second grandchild Anne Marie Baker was born, Gromma became the expert in all things girl--ruffles and frills, dress-up and dolls, tea parties and sleepovers. Anna is survived by her stepdaughter Nancy Hogarty Baker, son-in-law Lewis Baker, grandchildren Michael and Annie, nieces Bonnie Bateman, Margo Tucker, Nancy Nielson; nephews Bob, Dale, Mark Atwood and Scott Nielson; sister-in-law Gay Atwood; special friends Shauna Thomas and Jalyn Helm. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Fred Atwood, Dale Atwood, Lynn Atwood, sisters Margaret Herbert, Maxine Rose, Mary Atwood and dearest friend Ruth McKellar. Funeral services will be held Saturday February 5, 2005 at 12:00 noon, at Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 So.). Friends may call one hour prior to the services. In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to Anna's favorite charity, Christus St. Joseph Villa, 451 Bishop Federal Lane, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115.
Published in Deseret News from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2005

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