Virginia Rae (McCleve) Hardman

Virginia Rae McCleve Hardman passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2022 at the age of 92. Virginia was born on October 31, 1929. She was the only daughter of Parley R. McCleve and Pearl V. Rhodes. She married her loving and eternal companion, Verner Corless Hardman Jr. in the Salt Lake Temple, February 25, 1948. They celebrated 70 years of marriage together and were the parents of 5 children.

Virginia was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. One of her fondest memories of her service was Stake Relief Society President of the Park City, Utah Stake.

Virginia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved to celebrate the holidays with her family. Decorating for the holidays and keeping an immaculate home was a passion of hers.

Virginia, as everyone around her knew, had a great love for shopping. This ultimately led to her opening her own specialty gift shop on Main Street in Park City called, “Names, Etc.” which she ran for over 20 years. She loved spending time buying products and working there daily, meeting and making many friends who became followers of her shop and visited often through the years.

Virginia is survived by 4 of her 5 children, Wendy (Tom) Spencer, Dianne Parry, Julie Pearce and Scott (Sherry) Hardman; 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Michael Hardman, and her loving husband, Vern. Since Vern’s passing in 2018 Virginia has missed him dearly and has looked forward to the time they would be reunited.

A graveside service will take place on April 9, 2022.