Obituary for Wilma Tuttle Hougaard
On February 13, 2021, loving wife and mother Wilma Tuttle Hougaard passed away at the age of 89. Wilma was born on New Year’s Eve, 1931 in Oakley, Utah to William Ambrose and Alice Davenport Tuttle. Wilma joined eight older siblings who lovingly adored their baby sister. The Tuttle family left Oakley to farm in Manti, Utah where Wilma grew up surrounded by family and friends. Wilma was blessed to have a group of special girlfriends who remained dear companions throughout her life. On September 12, 1952, Wilma married her childhood sweetheart John “Jack” Louis Hougaard for time and all eternity in the Manti temple.
After attending Snow College, Jack and Wilma continued their journey to Utah State University where Jack received a degree in Forestry and their oldest daughter Kathy Hougaard Lively was born. Jack’s career in the U.S. Forest Service took Wilma and the family on an adventure full of great memories and wonderful friendships. From Manti to Monticello, and Moab, Utah, the family moved to Idaho, adding Buhl, Gooding, Salmon, and Shake Creek Ranger Station to their “homes.” When Jack earned a master’s degree, the family moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and then to Ogden, Utah. Twin Falls, Idaho was their final destination and forever home. Along the way, four more children joined the family. Ethylen (Brad) Perkins, Halbert Louis (Becky) Hougaard, Michael John (Victoria) Hougaard, and Mark T (Stephanie) Hougaard. Twenty-one grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren are blessed to call her Grandma.
Wilma was passionate about her family, politics and the Utah Jazz. She loved to dance, and she and Jack made countless memories with good friends, square dancing. Wilma also loved to read. Evenings at home often found her children curled by her side as she introduced us to the classics. Later in life, Wilma participated in Literary Club with good friends in Twin Falls. After Jack’s retirement, he and Wilma set out on a course of adventures that continued throughout Europe, Africa, and Canada. Some of their fondest memories were on horseback trails in the South Hills or in a Jeep in the Moab Canyonlands.
Wilma was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Throughout her life, she lovingly served in many callings. One of her favorites was serving as the ward librarian where she was able to serve alongside dear friends. In her later years, Wilma received great joy from her ministering “angels.” Wilma cherished these wonderful friends and neighbors who so lovingly blessed her life.
Wilma is preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings, as well as three of her beloved grandchildren. She is survived by her eternal companion of sixty-eight years and all of her children.
The family would like to extend a heart-felt “thank you” to the staff of Horizon Hospice and Syringa Place for their tender care of mom in her last months of life.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Eastbrook Ward building 847 Eastland Dr. N. in Twin Falls. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 16th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at White Reynolds Funeral Chapel 2466 Addison Ave E. You may view a live stream of the funeral at https://youtu.be/jgQ9p2QhJGw. Interment will be Thursday, February 18th at the Manti City Cemetery.
After attending Snow College, Jack and Wilma continued their journey to Utah State University where Jack received a degree in Forestry and their oldest daughter Kathy Hougaard Lively was born. Jack’s career in the U.S. Forest Service took Wilma and the family on an adventure full of great memories and wonderful friendships. From Manti to Monticello, and Moab, Utah, the family moved to Idaho, adding Buhl, Gooding, Salmon, and Shake Creek Ranger Station to their “homes.” When Jack earned a master’s degree, the family moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and then to Ogden, Utah. Twin Falls, Idaho was their final destination and forever home. Along the way, four more children joined the family. Ethylen (Brad) Perkins, Halbert Louis (Becky) Hougaard, Michael John (Victoria) Hougaard, and Mark T (Stephanie) Hougaard. Twenty-one grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren are blessed to call her Grandma.
Wilma was passionate about her family, politics and the Utah Jazz. She loved to dance, and she and Jack made countless memories with good friends, square dancing. Wilma also loved to read. Evenings at home often found her children curled by her side as she introduced us to the classics. Later in life, Wilma participated in Literary Club with good friends in Twin Falls. After Jack’s retirement, he and Wilma set out on a course of adventures that continued throughout Europe, Africa, and Canada. Some of their fondest memories were on horseback trails in the South Hills or in a Jeep in the Moab Canyonlands.
Wilma was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Throughout her life, she lovingly served in many callings. One of her favorites was serving as the ward librarian where she was able to serve alongside dear friends. In her later years, Wilma received great joy from her ministering “angels.” Wilma cherished these wonderful friends and neighbors who so lovingly blessed her life.
Wilma is preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings, as well as three of her beloved grandchildren. She is survived by her eternal companion of sixty-eight years and all of her children.
The family would like to extend a heart-felt “thank you” to the staff of Horizon Hospice and Syringa Place for their tender care of mom in her last months of life.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Eastbrook Ward building 847 Eastland Dr. N. in Twin Falls. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 16th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at White Reynolds Funeral Chapel 2466 Addison Ave E. You may view a live stream of the funeral at https://youtu.be/jgQ9p2QhJGw. Interment will be Thursday, February 18th at the Manti City Cemetery.