Sharron Rae (Sally) Evans Beal
I was adopted by my wonderful Evans
family soon after birth. I am a lifelong member of the LDS church and I lived
the first half of my life in Tacoma, Washington and on the Vashon Island. I went to BYU where I graduated. During college I spent my summers working at
Campfire Girls camp on the waterfront. (Boats, canoes, swimming etc.) At BYU I met my dear husband at a Tacoma
Stake reunion during conference. My
father was in charge as Stake President.
We were married a year later in the Logan Temple. We had 7 children, 4 of whom are still living. I have been a “modern” pioneer much of my life. Our family started the Church growth in the Tacoma area. I was the only LDS member in my school!
We were married a year later in the Logan Temple. We had 7 children, 4 of whom are still living. I have been a “modern” pioneer much of my life. Our family started the Church growth in the Tacoma area. I was the only LDS member in my school!
Our last child was born with Down
syndrome. A friend and I organized the
Utah Down Syndrome Foundation. It is now
state wide with over a thousand members. I earned a M.Ed. in Special Education
and was privileged to teach special children for 19 years.
My dear
husband passed away 5 years ago and our daughter Susan, with Down syndrome,
almost 3 years ago. Our twins died at
birth.
We spent many of our first married
years at Boy Scout Camps as Clayton was a professional Scouter. Scouting has always been big part of our
families and most male members are Eagle Scouts.
I am currently serving a mission at
the Ogden Family Search Library in Ogden.
In my “spare” time, I am a Merit Badge Counselor. I love this Church of Jesus Christ and hope
to be with Him someday!
