Alta was Born in Eckert, Colorado on June 3rd, 1921. She was the first born in a set of twins, with her twin Alma (Now deceased) following closely behind her. Alta was born into a big family with 12 siblings. She passed away peacefully on June 18, 2021.

Alta had two daughters & two sons. Bertha (Alvin) Robinson, Darlene (Dave) Peters, Harry Edward (Georgia) Bowles, and Robert (Arlene) Bowles. She has been blessed with 9 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 54 great-great grandchildren, & 3 great-great-great grandchildren. This includes 4 sets of twins.

Mom has lived an amazing life. She lived through the depression where she learned to be very conservative. Her motto in life has been “waste not, want not”. She has always been a hard worker, often doing work that most women would not think of doing. Mom was an immaculate housekeeper and home maker, mopping and waxing her floors on her hands and knees, right up to the time she moved into the care home, following her stroke.

Her yard was always beautiful and well groomed, she took special care each week to mow her lawn, and loved to raise a garden, ensuring nothing ever went to waste.

Being the true pioneer woman she is, she loved animals and enjoyed riding her horse with her late husband, rounding up the cows. She was a wonderful cook, and her pies were famous around the country.

Mom had many hobbies and always kept busy. She loved to fish, swim, ice skate and hunt deer. She made sure to get her deer every year; cleaning, dressing, and cutting them up by herself. She also loved crocheting, knitting, and making beautiful quilts which she loved to give to her family and friends. She was an avid reader and loved reading the bible the most.

Mom has a deep love for her Savior, and a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and never missed going to church on Sunday if at all possible.

Alta has always been very independent and since being in the care center, she cannot express enough the gratitude she has for those that care for her there. It has been difficult for mom to be away from her home and family, and difficult for us not having her close by. Her children love her so very much, as well as her extended family and many friends.

We love you Mom!!!

Graveside service, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 11:00 a.m., Hanksville Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.