LaVaun Jefferson
A Celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Friendship, Wisconsin. Bishop John Barrett will officiate. Interment will be at the Monroe Center Cemetery, Town of Monroe, Adams County, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home and again at the church from 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday preceding the funeral service.
LaVaun was born in Centerville, Utah on January 5, 1927 as the youngest daughter of Clifford and Hattie (Coombs) Smith. She graduated from Saint Mark’s Nursing School in Salt Lake City, Utah, with part of her nursing education being done in downtown Chicago. As a nurse in the winter of 1951-1952 she went to Phoenix, Arizona with her sister, Marion where she met her husband (who was from Arkdale, Wisconsin and who was wintering in Phoenix.)
LaVaun and Forrest Jefferson were married in her parents home in Centerville, Utah on March 29, 1952. After marriage they made their home in Monroe Township, Wisconsin, where they raised their children. LaVaun was very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was active in the local Ladies Aide, PTA, and Homemakers. LaVaun and Forrest were missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for one year in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
LaVaun is preceded in death by her husband, Forrest (2003); her parents Hattie and Clifford Smith, her sisters Lucille Fletcher, Louise and Marion Smith, as well as her sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws.
Her survivors include her sons Scott (Joyce) Jefferson of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mark (Carolyn) Jefferson of Arkdale; and Michael Jefferson of Adams; Her daughters Ann (John) Schneider of Orlando, Florida; Carol (Sidney) Hendricks of Centerville, Utah; Ellen (Douglas) Oba of Marshfield; Toni (Richard) Koziol of Arkdale; Eve (John) Leonard of Portland, Oregon; 35 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; sister-in-law June Coultas of Rib Lake; brother-in-law Jack Jefferson and sister-in-law Jean Callahan of Arlee, Montana. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends.
LaVaun asked that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Perpetual Education Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by calling (801) 422-4444.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Our sincere sympathy to the entire Jefferson family.
We are sorry we couldn’t attend the funeral. Your family has had a great influence on our lives. We loved this woman as well as Forrest. Are so glad they can finally be together. Love to all her posterity.
Our sincere sympathy to the entire Jefferson families. Your parents were both very special people and you should all be very proud of their accomplishments.
She was a wonderful person and lived a blessed life. My sympathy to you all.
What a wonderful legacy she has left behind for all of you to follow. She and Forrest have made a huge impact that continues still in the Wausau Stake.
Our condolences.
My sincere condolences for your loss. I can imagine there is a very happy reunion in the celestial kingdom. I always looked forward to the winters when she would stay with Ann and John.
So sorry for your loss …..
many good memories over the years.
Many with the Monroe Center Ladies Aid.
Mark, Carolyn and family;
We are sorry to hear about mom Jefferson passing. We wanted you to know that we have never forgotten all of the special things did did for our family. We know that she is happier now being with dad Jefferson. They were a very special couple.
We know that Heavenly Father will look after them and help you through this time. Our prayers are with you and we know that Heavenly Father will bless and strengthen all of you.
We miss you a lot and wish we could be there.
We send our love.
Pat. Lori. Deanna and Sheldon
We are so sorry for your loss. Having both experienced this so recently, we have some idea of what this time is like. Please know that we are thinking of you now. We pray that there will be sweet memories enjoyed.
Love, The Van Heels
I am sorry to hear of LaVaun’s passing- we once joked about which of us had the misspelled first name. A friendly smiley woman who raised a fine family.
May God, family and friends comfort you on the loss of your mother.
Am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom, always had a smile and a wonderful giving heart. Praying for comfort and peace, for all.
To the Family of LaVaun Jefferson. We are sorry to hear of your loss. You have our sincere condolences. LaVaun was a very good friend and neighbor. We have known her ever since she came to Monroe Center in 1952…………………….Gale & Doris Roberts
Toni and Family-
So sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss. She was a loving and for giving lady.