Val Elizabeth Greaves Gividen

1936 – 2024

Val Elizabeth Greaves Gividen passed away on April 1, 2024. Born on February 14, 1936, in Ephraim, Utah, to Gwendolyn Anderson Greaves and Sheldon Greaves. At the age of one her father passed away, her mother later married A.I. Tippetts. She is preceded in death by her sisters Winona Erickson, Madge Anderson and Rula Nielson and three step-brothers Twain, Joyce and Stan.

She married Bert Gividen in the Salt Lake Temple on August 26, 1955. She was a beloved mother to eight children: Gwen Stickle (Bob), Karen Preece (Coy), Shirley Duncan (Jeff), Linda Gardner (Duane), Mike Gividen, Joe Gividen (Michelle), Kent Gividen (Rhonda), and Krista Rigamoto (Sam).

Her nurturing spirit and quiet dignity were the foundation of her family’s strength, instilling in them the values of love, kindness and compassion. She leaves behind over 100 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all touched by her love. She was a gardener, artist, skilled chocolate maker and seamstress, bringing beauty to everything she touched.

She served her community and church in various positions and later in life she served a mission with her husband in Far East Russia. For more detailed information about her life visit www.walkersanderson.com for online obituary and to view a live webcast of services.

A public viewing will be held at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home on April 11th, from 6-8pm, 646 East 800 North Orem Utah. A memorial service will follow on April 12th at Orem Heritage 6th Ward Building 450 East 2000 North Orem Utah, with a public viewing at 10am and service at 11am-12pm.

As we mourn the loss of Val, let us take solace in the knowledge that she is now at peace, forever remembered in our hearts.