Gwendoline Versteeg

Gwendoline Diana West Versteeg Together Again Our English Rose passed away peacefully March 20, 2008, in the comfort of her home, after a heroic 30 year battle with cancer. She was born April 7, 1923 to Charles Victor and Louisa Florence Elphick West in London, England. She married Adrian Jacob Henri Versteeg at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Salt Lake City October 27, 1956. She was evacuated from London, with her siblings, during WWII for 3 years and lived in 10 different foster homes. She met Adrian in San Remo, Italy in September of 1952 and later came to America in 1956 to marry him. Gwendoline never became a citizen of the United States, she considered herself a citizen of the world. During her life in America she served as the secretary to Headmaster Robert Bolback at St. Marks College Preparatory School for Boys. She also served on the PTA for 22 years where she worked on projects for mentally challenged children. Gwen spearheaded the creation of Hartvigsen School. She was the ultimate soccer mom, and supported Adrian who was the president of Hollandia International for 25 years. She was an incredible seamstress, accomplished knitter and an avid gardener. She is survived by her brother, Kenneth West, Sussex, England; sister, Betty (Eric) Edgeley, Sussex, England; brother, Norman (Pam), West, Brighton, England; sons: Roger (Lilly), Minnesota; Noel and Bruce, Salt Lake City; grandchildren: Andrew, Matthew, Adrienne and Christian. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Adrian. The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Harker and all of the staff at the Utah Cancer Specialists, as well as Pinnacle Hospice. A special thank you goes to Sharon Petersen for her loving care. If I should die, think only this of me: That theres some corner of a foreign field That is forever England. -R. Brooke Funeral services will be held Monday, March 24, 2008, 12:00 noon at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road where a viewing will be held for family and friends Sunday, 6-8 p.m. and Monday one hour prior to services. Interment, Taylorsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation to the Work Activity Center for their residential program, 1275 West 2320 South, WVC, UT 84119.