Jill Glasmann Hurst writes:
My earliest recollection of Lee was meeting her at Primary Children's Medical Center on 11th Avenue. I had brought a birthday gift home to Steven from Craig who was living in Chicago and Lee came by the hospital to pick it up.
A funny experience that I remember of Lee happened at Christmas, 1977. Craig asked what the folks were doing in March and when they answered nothing, he asked them if they wanted to come to a wedding. Lee looked at him and said, "You two?" I think that we caught her off guard.
I admire Lee's unconditional love for all of her kids and their families. She always manages to see the good in them and positive things about them. Maybe that's because she a mother...
A special memory that I have of Lee was Christmas, 1979. Craig and I had been married for almost two years. No children were on the horizon as of yet. Lee made an embroidered ABC quilt each for Vicki and Steve and Cherri and Steve as their posterities were already established. And there under to tree was one for Craig and me. She must have had strong faith in as much as Craig kept professing--no children. (I won in the end!)
Lee's example has always been one of doing things to your best - whether it is cooking, hand work or giving a church talk. She is always creative and finds a way to make to want to strive a little harder or make something a bit more interesting. She also has a great sense of humor.
Brett Hurst writes:
My earliest memory of Grandma was one night that we slept over at her house. I remember being a little homesick but that being with Grandma somehow helped me to feel better.
A funny experience that I remember was a few months ago when I stopped by her house when I was in Logan. I sat down to talk with her and Grandpa for a few minutes and some of the things that she said nearly had me rolling on the ground. She's as witty as she's ever been.
The thing that I admire most about Grandma is her ability to take care of her family, not just her children but all the grandchildren as well. Her persistence and faithfulness are inspiring.
A special memory I have of her is the family get-togethers. There isn't any one in particular but more a combination of all of those experiences. The way that we all feel at home around her reminds me of our special times.
I would say that Grandma's example has most affected me through caramels. Because of her I can cook a little, and she taught me to make caramels always being patient and then sharing at the end. I don't think I've really learned the sharing part but Grandma has done her best.
Derrick Hurst writes:
My earliest memory: I would have to say the earliest memories I have of grandma is her cooking. I love to go to grandma's house because she won't let you be hungry. She is constantly trying to get you to eat and she spoils us.
A funny experience: I would have to say Grandma playing games with us at her house. When we would all get together and spend the night we would play games for hours, it was awesome. Grandma always has a good attitude and makes us laugh.
What I admire most: I probably admire Grandma's cooking skills the most. She is a great cook and has been as long as I remember. I don't remember ever having something gross at Grandma's and I think it would be hard to be such a good cook.
A special memory: I would have to say when we would go shopping and grandma would buy me toys. I used to love going shopping with her because she would devote so much time and attention to you.
How has her example affected me? Grandma is a very loving person, she would do anything for her grandchildren and she has taught me to be a more loving person.
Clint Hurst writes:
I also remember Grandma just being at Lake Powell and that she always brought a bucket of treats. She always made us feel loved.
Grandma is a great cook and always make great meals for us.
A special memory that grandma has made for us is that she always brings is caramels on our birthday and it is our own personal sack.
Grandma has a great memory and always remembers your birthday and tries to make it fun for us. I want to try to remember all of my grandkids special events like Grandma does.
Carly Hurst writes:
I just remember that Grandma has always been there!
I admire patience in Grandma and that she is always patient with all of us.
A special memory of Grandma is the treats on our birthday. She always makes something special for each of us--sometimes caramels or a caramel popcorn birthday cake.
Her example has helped me to want to be a good cook and to share gifts with others. She is really good at that.
Austin Hurst writes:
I remember Grandma being at the same sleepover at their house.
I admire Grandma for not giving up when her lungs got bad.
A special memory I have of Grandma is going to the hospital in Salt Lake to visit her when she got sick.
Grandma has taught me to never give up and to try to live a good life.
Stephen Allan writes:
I appreciate Lee teaching Vicki and our family how to dip chocolates. Not only has she given our family a special tradition, she allows us to use her home when we dip chocolates. She is thoughtful in loaning her home and utensils for these special times we have as a family.
Lee is one of the most thoughtful people I know. She is always making special things for my children (and me) when they come home or come over to visit. She is concerned about the needs of others and rather than worrying about those needs, she finds some special way to meet those needs and touch the people she is helping. I’ve never had to talk hard to get my kids to go over to Grandma Hurst’s house. They, and I’m included in this, love her very much.
I remember being a little intimidated when I first met her. I, of course, wanted to make a good impression on her because I was in love with her daughter (and still am), and I always worried about what she thought of me. I will never know if she didn’t think much of me because she never showed me that.
I remember coming home fairly late from dates with Vicki and being out in the driveway talking about mathematic problems. I don’t know what Lee thought we were talking about, but when she thought it was time for Vic to go in the house, the porch lights would start to flash off and on a few times letting us know it was time to end the date. I’m impressed that she could stay up that late.
Lee has an insight into people that is unrivaled. She is able to look at people, what they are doing, and understand why they are acting like they do. I’m not good at that sort of thing. I take people at face value and am many times disappointed because they don’t act like they should. Through Lee, I’ve learned more about looking at people and trying to figure out why they do what they do.
Vicki Hurst Allan writes:
One of the early memories I have is Mom talking on the phone while doing her housework. Every day she would spend hours and hours on the phone. I would be close by, trying to piece together the conversation from hearing only one side.
Mom loved to cook. She was always trying new recipes. I remember Sunday night taffy pulls and whole wheat bread cooked in tin cans, so the loaves would be round.
One funny memory I have is when Craig was about ten. He got some light blue gym shoes, with a rounded toe. (I want to call them a “boat” shoe, but I don’t know if that is the name for them.) I’m sure he was there to try them on, but he may have gotten undue pressure to buy them. I don’t know. All I remember is that after he got them home, he decided he didn’t like them anymore. He knew he would have to wear them until they had holes in them, so he cut little square holes in the toes of them. When Mom saw them, she was so angry. I have this vision of him running up the stairs and her booting his bottom with every step. I also remember, that the folks took the shoes to the repairman who melted ugly blue patches over the holes.
Mom loved children. She knew how to keep them happy and how to stretch their minds. She would encourage imagination and would give them an endless supply of materials to experiment with. I loved to watch her with my children as I always came away with a better understanding of what they were capable of.
As a child, I remember mom reading poetry to us and even a full-length novel or two.
Mom loves people. When I was in high school, she knew all of my friends, even those she hadn’t met, who they dated, what activities they were involved in, and where they lived. I didn’t realize how amazing it was that she kept them all straight until I tried unsuccessfully to do the same with my children’s many friends. Mom was my best friend in high school. I could tell her anything and I knew she cared!
Thanks for being such a great mom! I love you!
Lori Allan Allen writes:
What is your earliest memory of her?
I remember Grandma sending our family tapes of her reading poems and stories to us. I remember listening to her voice and imagining her reading to us. She always told great stories.
What is a funny experience you remember with her?
I just remember having Grandma and Grandpa over to our house for our Christmas Eve celebration. For a few years, we have split up into teams and had each team write a poem once we were given the first line. It has been fun. Grandma was on my team. I just remember laughing so hard as we all tried to come up with our poem. Grandma had some great ideas to make our poem funny.
What do you admire most about her?
Grandma is always worrying and caring about people. Whenever we come over, she is making sure we have the right food and that we aren't hungry. With my allergies, she has always made a special effort to make sure I have food that I can eat. I really appreciate that. Grandma cares about people. She puts everyone else before herself.
What is a special memory you have of her?
I just remember stopping by her house with Mom after going shopping and talking to Grandma and showing her what we bought. It was fun talking to Grandma.
I also remember years ago when Grandma used to take me to lunch and a shopping trip for my birthday. It was fun to get to spend time with Grandma.
How has her example affected your life?
Grandma has showed me how important it is to care for others and make sure they are all right. She genuinely cares about individuals.
Merry Christmas, Grandma and Grandpa! I love you!
Kimberly Allan Salisbury writes:
I remember going shopping and out to eat for the birthdays. While mom would always want me to get something practical – something that I needed – grandma would let me get whatever I really wanted. I loved her for that! I remember the candy bucket that was always present on the boat when we when skiing with them.
One of my first memories is feeding the ducks at first dam and bringing a lot of bread for them.
I have many memories of laughing in grandma’s home. She is always joyful. When she spilled butter on her shirt at dinner, I remember her scraping it off with a butter knife that she had spilled from dinner
Trisha Allan Tucker writes:
Grandma would always give us cups to catch Skeeter bugs in. Now I’m sure she wasn’t all that thrilled about having bugs floating around in her drinking cups, but she knew the joy that it brought us as little children, so she gave them to us anyways. Grandma always wanted to keep us happy.
I admire Grandma’s sense of humor. No matter what is happening in her life, she can always smile and make other people feel important. I also admire the fact that I know that anytime that I go over to her house, I will never leave hungry. And for a poor, starving college student, that’s saying a lot.
I remember going to Hyrum Dam and boating. We would always invite the grandparents because first of all, they owned the boat and second of all, Grandma would always bring candy in her orange Tupperware container.
One time when Grandma and Grandpa were at our house for Christmas Eve, for some reason we were talking about breadsticks and Grandma couldn’t remember what a breadstick was – that was pretty funny. Her memory must have failed her! I also think it’s funny when she scraps off the food she’s spilled on her with her knife. Grandma is pretty funny all around!
I’ve always felt like Grandma and I just clicked. I watch what Grandma does and I hope that when I become a grandma (in a very long time) that I care as much about my grandchildren as she does about us. I love Grandma a lot and I know that I can always count on her to cry at special occasions in my life – it’s good to know someone cares!
Greg Allan writes:
After my talk, I looked up and Grandma threw up her arms and had a look of exclamation. It looked as though that was the best talk ever. I love you grandma!
Michelle Allan writes:
Special Memory
I remember every time before my birthday she would always take me shopping to find the perfect gift. She would spend hours with me until I would find the gift that I wanted. After that she would then take me out to lunch at McDonalds or Burger King, and she would always let me get kids meals so I could get a cool toy. We would talk while eating lunch and I would tell her about all sorts of things that I thought were important. I will always remember this because I this is how I knew that Grandma loved me and cared what was going on in my life. No matter how busy she was she always made sure that we had time to go shopping before my birthday.
Admire
The attribute I most admire about Grandma is her sense of humor. She is always in a good mood and usually laughing about something. Grandma also is very kind and helpful. Whenever we dip chocolates she usually comes down and sees how we are doing and makes sure everything is going okay. Grandma really cares about what is happening in every one of her grandchildren’s lives, no matter how far away they live. I wish I had some of her attributes and I am trying to be just like her.
What I First Remember about Her!
My parents wouldn’t let me stay home alone, when I had a day off from school and they didn’t so they would always send me over to grandma’s. I remember that we went line dancing at the Senior Citizens club. Grandma and I had a great time dancing the day away. After that we would go to her house and watch some of the game shows on TV or play a game. Then Grandma would make me lunch and we would just hang out until my parents came to pick me up after work.
Something Funny
When I interviewed Grandma for a school report she was cracking jokes throughout the whole interview. When I asked her if she played an instrument, she said she had just perfected her automatic, instamatic, dramatic bed. She also said that she likes to play Hide and Seek with Grandpa. At night he takes off his glasses and he can’t find her. I love Grandma for her sense of humor she can always make somebody laugh.
How her Example has affected me
Grandma’s example has made me want to become a better person and be more like her. She always has something to talk about and is never shy and that is what I want to be more like. I am always shy and usually sometimes afraid to express my opinion. Grandma makes me want to be more outgoing and learn to do all sorts of new things. She is never afraid of a challenge and always wants to try new things and that is why I want to be like her.
Steve Hart writes:
She invited me in to eat dinner with the family. It was so great, I had to get to know her daughter better, and eventually married her.
What is a funny experience you remember with her?
All times with Lee turn into a fun and memorable event.
What do you admire most about her?
She is very forgiving and loving. She is the bond that keeps the family all together.
What is a special memory you have of her?
She treated me like a son and I love her as a mother. She has treated all my children with equal love.
How has her example affected your life?
I am more forgiving of my children and try to do things together that form lasting bonds.
Cherri Hurst Hart writes:
When I was in the first grade I could not learn to tell time. I can remember that they were talking of holding me back, and Mom did countless worksheets and helped me finally "get it". I also remember that she was my favorite confidant, she was always so interested in what I did and what my friends said, and all the stories I would tell. She still is!
What is a funny experience you remember with her?
When I was a senior in high school, I met a new boy at a youth conference. He came over the next week and I asked him to drive down with me to Salt Lake to take something to Craig, who was going to Med School there. He left his Volkswagen bus, highly decorated as it was, in front of the neighbor's house, and we took off for the day to Salt Lake. When we came home, we found his parents there, with Mom trying to explain how totally innocent the whole thing was, to a very mad mother who thought her son was at work that day. She had been informed by the police that a painted up VW bus was found abandoned in front of a house in Logan. Somehow they traced him to my house, and his mom wanted to know what I was doing, talking her son out of going to work. It wasn't funny to Mom, but she was doing her best to represent the situation and her daughter in a good light.
What do you admire most about her?
I admire the way she doesn't play favorites, and is always concerned with making us all feel loved and valued, no matter our accomplishments in life. I also admire the way she can come up with a funny comeback at a moment's notice!
What is a special memory you have of her?
I got the best of the deal because I lived close enough to visit often, and would stay at her house. We would stay up late and talk and I love hearing her stories of her childhood, and wish my memory was better or that I would have written them down. I'm still hoping for that long awaited history of her reportedly "boring" life.
How has her example affected your life?
She is my example of what a mother should be and what I so often fail to measure up to. I can't remember a calling in the church that she didn't strive to do to the best of her ability. I hear her in my head when I want to just leave the dishes in the sink or leave the car to be unpacked the next day. "It's always easier to do things right away, it doesn't get easier to wash those dishes with dried on food, and even though you are tired, you'll feel so much better getting things done rather than putting them off." "Many hands make the work light." I know she wasn't perfect, none of us are, but to me she seems that way. If only she had passed on her cooking ability. I know my husband married me for my Mom's cooking, so I guess she is to blame for my happy marriage and great kids too.
Brandon Hart writes:
What is your earliest memory of Grandma?
Grandma used to take me to feed the ducks at First Dam. My first traumatic memory was on one of our feeding trips, a protective goose attacked me and Grandma had to scare him off.
What is a funny experience you remember with her?
One time I had the unfortunate experience of being between Grandma and the TV when her favorite show came on. Grandma came running out of the kitchen like a running back going for the end zone. I was between the fridge and the counter and got “checked.” Grandma then proceeded to turn on the Wheel of Fortune. Only after the TV show was on was Grandma properly “sedated.”
What do you admire most about her?
Grandma is a very loving and giving person. While I was away at college, she and Grandpa allowed me to live in their basement for a couple of years. She fed me on Sundays and gave me leftovers and garden food, which sustained me for the rest of the week. She is always willing to give.
What is a special memory you have of her?
I always remember Grandma being there for me, for talks, wrestling matches, graduations, advice, problems, and the list goes on. She’s the only grandma I have ever known, and she’s a great one at that.
How has her example affected your life?
Well, if you are wondering why I am not married at age 25, it is because I have not found anyone that cooks as good as Grandma yet!
Lisa Hart Blau writes:
My earliest memory is Christmas at Grandma's with everyone there. I also remember wishing we could live at Grandma's forever, not just the weekend.
What is a funny experience you remember with her?
I love Grandma's sense of humor. She is always making me laugh with her comments.
What do you admire most about her?
The way she is so generous and caring about everyone. She is always serving others before herself. Also, her good nature and joy for life.
What is a special memory you have of her?
I loved it when Grandma would take us to First Dam and we would feed the ducks and then go get ice cream.
How has her example affected your life?
Grandma is always concerned about others and she passed this on to my mother and I am trying to emulate them both.
Cara Hart writes:
What is your earliest memory of Grandma?
Going up with a loaf of bread to 1st damn to feed the ducks, then going to get the famous Aggie Ice Cream. Also, her sending us outside to get Skeeters.
What is a funny experience you remember with her?
When I opened my mission call she was hiding behind me and Grandpa started going off about Germany and Jill’s family history, and all you can see is Grandma popping her head out and telling Grandpa to shush. We got it on video tape and it is hilarious.
What do you admire most about her?
Her sense of humor. Grandma and I have a similar sense of humor and she knows how to make light of any situation. I admire that she knows everything that goes on in the family yet she always stays neutral and loves us all the same.
(Grandma = Charity = pure love)
What is a special memory you have of her?
I get the opportunity to eat and grandma’s and grandpa’s every Sunday and I’ve gotten to know them a lot better. Watching grandma interact with her grieving neighbor makes me appreciate her compassion for others. I love spending time with her. I consider her not only a grandmother, but a good friend.
How has her example affected your life?
Once again her compassion and understanding heart. I don’t think she’s ever looked down on anyone. She accepts me for who I am. I love her sarcasm and her ability to make me laugh. She makes me want to be a better person and to be more accepting of everyone.
Kacie Hart writes:
What is your earliest memory of Grandma?
I remember feeding the ducks with grandma and then getting Aggie ice cream when we were done. I always looked forward to going down to grandma’s house because I knew she would be prepared with bread so we could go feed the ducks.
What is a funny experience you remember with her?
One day up the canyon Chelle and I decided to take my dad for a trust walk. We put a blindfold on him and led him off the path. We led him down into a ditch and as we tried to lead him up the other side, we led him into some loose rocks and the branches of the nearby tree. He fell and just about killed himself. Chelle and I thought we were in so much trouble, but Grandma started laughing her head off, and then we knew that Dad would eventually see the humor in the situation, and we would be all right.
What do you admire most about her?
Her sense of humor! She is so funny and she has good come backs. She is always thinking about others. When we go down it’s like she always has my favorite pie made and even though I’m one of the only ones that likes it she remembers me.
What is a special memory you have of her?
I admire her crafty skill which she has passed along to many of the grand kids. I took up crochet because she taught me how to do it and I love doing it.
How has her example affected your life?
I want to try harder to be kind and thoughtful like she is.
Ashley Hart writes:
What is your earliest memory of Grandma?
I remember going up to First Dam to feed the ducks, and just getting to run around and play.
What is a funny experience you remember with her?
Everything is funny with Grandma.
What do you admire most about her?
I love how she collects dolls and neat things for her house. She is good at handcrafts and I like the things she makes.
What is a special memory you have of her?
She would make little teeny cupcakes, and then she would let us all help to frost them. We thought we were the best cooks in the world.
How has her example affected your life?
She makes me want to learn to cook like she does, because everything Grandma cooks tastes like love!
Gary Hurst writes:
What is your earliest memory of her?
My earliest memories of mom are of cooking. Mom has always been good cook. I especially remember Sunday dinners. Mom always made sure Sunday dinners were something special.
What is a funny experience you remember with her?
My funny experience with Mom was not really funny at the time. We were at Bear Lake at a picnic with the boat club on South Beach. I was somewhere in my early teens (probably 12-13). I don’t even remember what I said, but I said something smart mouthed. To my surprise, Mom tackled me, right there on the beach. She got my attention. I don’t remember that happening again, so I either was more respectful of my parents, or I got too big to tackle, not sure which. While I was surprised at 13, it brings a smile to my face when I think of it now.
What do you admire most about her?
I admire Mom’s ability to be a mom. You don’t realize how hard it is until you have kids of your own. You have to try and be fair. You have to be a good example. You have to teach proper values. I have my hands full with 2 kids, and can’t image having 5. Thanks Mom.
What is a special memory you have of her?
My special memory of Mom is her chocolates. I remember helping her make them. And still love to eat them.
How has her example affected your life?
Mom has been a very involved Grandma. I don’t remember being that involved with my own grandma’s. Her example has inspired me to be a good grand parent when the time comes.
Lori Peterson Hurst writes:
What is your earliest memory of her?
For Valentine’s Day in 1981 when Gary and I were dating, I went to a slaughterhouse and requested a cow’s heart with part of the veins and arteries still attached (yes, they thought I was weird). I wrapped it up and gave it to him with one of those really sappy ‘I give my heart to you’ cards. It was supposed to be just for laughs and the shock value, but I guess he felt he needed to give me something back (I was thinking something along the lines of roadkill), but he came up to my dorm with a plate of sugar cookies. He said his mom had made them. She had decorated them with one letter on each cookie spelling out a message. He seemed embarrassed and made quite sure to let me know that the message was her idea, not his!
What is a funny experience you remember with her?
A very, very funny conversation between me, Lee and Vicki about mammograms, and no, I am not going to share!
What do you admire most about her?
I admire her kindness and her smile. And her chocolates!
What is a special memory you have of her?
Lee decided one Christmas to do the impossible: teach me how to dip chocolates. I enjoyed watching her enthusiasm as she explained each step of the process.
Hours later, I had discovered what a good teacher she was and also how patient she could be!
How has her example affected your life?
Her patience, good spirits and humor especially when not feeling well, has given me a good example to follow.
Steven Hurst writes:
What is your earliest memory of her?
I was young and just a toddler. I remember my mother in a Post Office and her falling down and hurting her leg. I still can see the tile floor where she lay on the ground and the crutches she had been using. I didn't know what was happening or why she was crying. I remember the floor being cold and wet and me being very unhappy and scared for my mother. I later came to understand that she had broken her Achilles tendon for the second time and had been on crutches due to the first time she had broken it.
What is a funny experience you remember with her?
Not an experience but that mom had a very quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor, especially when she was going into surgery or other equaling disturbing event. She always seemed to know what to say or do to make people feel good and happy.
What do you admire most about her?
Her love of life. Her sense of humor. Her sense of priorities. Her love for her children. Her love of people. Her example.
What is a special memory you have of her?
We were in Hong Kong right after my mission. We went through a jewelry manufacturing plant on a tour and she purchased a gold chain for me. I still have the chain and wear it constantly. I feel close to her and remember my mother from the chain she gave me. It is a constant reminder of her love for me.
How has her example affected your life?
I cry at simple things that touch my heart quite easily. I know that genetic attribute comes from Mom. I also got Mom's sense of humor, although I don't think I got as much quick wit as I would have liked. She seemed to have a ready response for any occasion, which I would like to have that skill but distinctly do not. She has a love of life that I have tried to adopt.
Heather Hurst writes:
Heather remembers grandma's hugs and loves.
Nicole Hurst remembers:
Nicole remembers grandma's baby dolls and watching TV with grandma in her bedroom.
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