On June 28, our beautiful mother, Norma Mae Beck Hyde, returned to her Heavenly Father at her home in Aurora, Utah.
Norma was born Jan. 2, 1936, in Malta, Mont., to Gladys Lafond and Russell Beck. She grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from Cyprus High School. She lived a life with her family in very humble beginnings.
Norma was a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a strong love for the gospel and its teachings.
On February 27,1955, 68 years ago, she married her sweetheart Joseph Hyde, in Evanston, Wyo. Later Norma and Joe were sealed in the Logan, Utah Temple. Together they lived in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Plain City, Willard, Boulder, Wyo. and finally settled in Aurora.
Norma retired from the government after many years of service and still raised a beautiful family and created a beautiful home wherever she was.
She had a love for animals, the outdoors and all the beautiful things it presented. Most of all she loved family and being with them.
She is survived by her husband Joe, children Craig, Shauna and John. She had eight grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and one sister, Fern Long.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one grandson.
A very special “thank you” to all hospice individuals as well as Mom’s daughter Shauna DeCaria who gave of their time and efforts to make Mom comfortable.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 11 a.m., at the Aurora Ward Chapel, 85 North Main St., Willard, Utah. Viewing is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at 4 p.m. at the Willard Cemetery, 470 North Main St., Willard Utah. Funeral Directors are Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com.
