Melba Jeanette Bentley Winegar

Melba Jeanette Bentley Winegar "Dutson, Victor, Winegar" Our Mother, Melba (Mel) passed away peacefully on June 6, 2014 after an unexpected fall and lingering illness. Mom was born on Nov 6, 1927 Los Angeles, CA to Ray Bentley and Emma Louise Overson. Proceeded in death by two sisters, Cleo Brown and Bonnie Tubbs. Survived by one sister and one brother; Iris Martinez and Joseph Ray Bentley. Married Arnell Varley Dutson Feb 25, 1946, Deceased. They were blessed with three children; Sandra Lynne (Sandi), Janna Lee and Dennis. Married Owen Omar Victor April 6, 1966, Deceased. Married H. Wesley Winegar May 27, 1981, Deceased. Her posterity includes grand children and great grand children as follows; Shelly Barentine (Bobby), Nastasha (Michael) Zachariah, Addisyn, Makenzie, Erin, Tyler Jared Colton; Tonya Janeel Patterson (Robert), Brandon (Hannah), Austin, Heather; Matthew Dodd Clark (Amy), Brennen, Connor; Hollee Jeannette Benevidas (Justin), Ashlee, Andrew, Jacob; Hilery Elaine Thurgood (Jacob), Trenton, Skyler, Clark, Bailey, Ethan; Brittany Janay Berry (Christopher), Davis, Jade, Deven, Keondre, Kendra; Garret Wade Alvarez. Jason Richard Nemelka (Heidi), Courtney Lynn Anderson (Jarret), Stephanie Jean Wilson (Devan), Jessica Rose Nemelka (Deceased); Jefferson Owen Nemelka, Jordan Ashley, Jessica Tayler, Anna Katarina; Joseph Nephi Nemelka III, (Karen), Joseph Nephi Nemelka IV (Jody), Jonathan Arthur, Jayden Robert; Jeremy Worwood, Zachary; Travis Worwood (Cindy), Rosie. During WWII Mom volunteered as a USO girl by working as a server and dancer at the Coconut Grove in Salt Lake City. Growing up during the Depression years and World War II had a great impact on Mom. She was frugal with her money and watched every cent. She saved every Christmas Bow, every piece of gift wrap that wasn't torn, Mom would pack them home with her gifts and to this day they are still packed away in her storage room. Melba grew up with many challenges in her life, but her greatest challenge of all was trying to raise three children alone. Being a single Mom, she started out working the graveyard shift as a nurse's Aide until she finally landed a job at IML Freight Lines as a Teletype Clerk making $1.10 /hr. We remember Mom coming home for lunch and making us mayonnaise sandwiches because she couldn't afford baloney. Due to our circumstances and struggles, Mom became a very good seamstress and made most of our clothes she also taught us how to sew. She made us work hard, we remember every Saturday doing our chores to the sounds of Mom singing along with Johnny Horton and other country music stars. Her favorite thing to do was dancing, she loved to square dance. You would see her out on the dance floor until closing time at her favorite hot spots; The Terrace ballroom, Coconut Grove and Saltair Resort. After she married Owen, they joined a square dance group and traveled around the country dancing up a storm. She made all her own square dancing dresses and loved to see them flare as she'd twirl. After Marrying Wes Winegar, they bought a 5th wheel and became "snowbirds" and spent the winter months in Parker Arizona camped out among the Citrus groves. They made quick friends with other snowbirds from all over, including Canada. True to form, her group of friends eager to find ways to save money on prescriptions, about every three months they would take their prescription slips to the pharmacy in Nogales, Mexico. Mom was picked to be the drug runner.meaning; she'd pack everybody's purchased prescriptions across the border loaded down in several big shopping bags. She did this until one day she was stopped by a border patrol officer who looked in her bags and told her she couldn't possibly be taking all those drugs and was told she'd better not do this again or she'd go to jail. The officer gave her a warning and let her keep the drugs! We think Mom was scared straight! When Wes' health started to decline, it was time to come home. Janna and Bill drove to Arizona to help them get the Motor Home ready to sell. Mom's penchant for keeping everything regardless of the value came to light one day when we got to the kitchen, upon opening the oven we found it packed as tight as a brick with plastic grocery bags. I just turned to Mom and asked what is this from? The Depression years? She said, "Yes, but please don't tell anyone I did this." Sorry Mom! One of Mom's life changing moments was when she took out her endowments. She took the Missionary discussions and was able to gain a testimony of our Heavenly Fathers love for each of us. It took her some time to accept the significance and meaning of the atonement of Jesus Christ. Continued discussions with her friends helped her gain a true knowledge that she can be forgiven. This was very important to her as she continued a personal study by listening to the scriptures on CD. She was sealed to Owen Omar Victor and will be buried with him today. The Family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the care givers (CNA Best Friends) at Carrington Court and Millcreek Hospice team for their gentle and loving care they provided for Mom. And last but not least, the Family would also like to extend our gratitude and thanks to Roxanne Hadley, her live in home care provider, she endured the good and bad days dealing with progressive dementia and mood swings; Roxanne was a trooper to help Mom even when she was difficult. We know there is a special place in heaven for care givers. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday June 11, 2014 at McDougal Funeral Home 4330 South Redwood Road. The Family will receive visitors 9:30 to 10:45 A.M. prior to services. Interment, Elysian Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South. Just off of 9th east and 4500 S. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road. Viewing will be held 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Interment: Elysian Gardens, 1875 East 4500 South. Place of Birth:Los Angeles, CaliforniaPlace of Death:Taylorsville, UtahOccupation:Clerk for IML Freight