Eula Lawrence James

Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at home on December 22. She was married to the love of her life, Norton Bennett James, Jr, for 72 precious years. She was a wonderful mother to her son and daughter-in-law, and grandmother to her three grandchildren. Her family was her life.

Eula and Norton were married on August 8, 1943 at Ft. Benning, GA and were later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Eula was constant support for Capt. James through World War II and Korean deployments.

Eula was born to parents Wilford Henry Lawrence and Eliza Ellen (Ella) Hulet Lawrence on April 28, 1920. She was blessed with five wonderful siblings; brothers Aubrey, Boyd, and Alma, and sisters Lois and Ilene. She attended elementary school in Summit, and Jr and Sr High School in Cedar City. She went on to earn a degree in musical performance at the Branch Agricultural College (BAC), now SUSU in Cedar City.

Eula was a gifted classical pianist, performing widely in Southern Utah and later accompanying her violinist son for many performances in Northern Utah. She served as church pianist/organist for several wards/stakes for many years. She was an avid seamstress and cook – the consummate homemaker. She also worked in sales at the downtown Salt Lake City Sears store after her son was grown.

Eula and Norton loved to travel with a post-war military assignment to Europe, and cruises to the Caribbean and South Pacific. They looked forward to an annual vacation to Hawaii every year.

Eula is survived by her husband, Norton; son, Norton B. III (Ben); daughter-in-law, Jolene (Jody); grandchildren, Kristen, Sandra, and Scott; and brother, Alma Lawrence.

A reception of friends and family will held at NOON on Monday, December 28th at the Hunter 2nd Ward House, 3970 South 5200 West, West Valley City, Utah, with services following at 1:00 pm. Interment will be immediately after at Valley View Memorial Park and flowers may be sent to their address at 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City, UT 84120. Condolences may be posted at www.valleyviewfuneral.com.