L Vern Doona Breen , January 04, 1938 — June 12, 2018

LuVerne (Lu) Frances Breen, beloved wife of Alfred (Bud) Breen, passed away on June 12, 2018. Lu was born near Mobridge, South Dakota, on October 19, 1921. Her early years were spend in Ipswich, South Dakota where she met and later married Alfred, “Bud” Breen on January 4, 1938.

When World War II broke out Bud enlisted in the army and served his country well. In 1945 they moved to Igloo, South Dakota (Black Hills Army Depot) where Bud joined the police force. There they made many lifelong friends.

Lu belonged to the Catholic Alter Society and also worked as a librarian for a time. She was paramount in starting a little theatre group. She found much joy in acting and directing; the performances were always well attended and enjoyed by the community.

In 1965 when the army depot closed they relocated to Roy, Utah where Bud worked at Hill Air Force Base and Lu found employment at Weber County Hospital. She found much satisfaction in helping others. She also discovered a new outlet for her creativity – painting.

She has won several awards and sold some of her paintings. Lu delighted in singing and was a member of the choir at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She and her grandson, David Breen sojourned to Denver, when Pope John Paul II was there to address the young people of America.

In 1992 her daughter-in-law, Candice Breen accompanied her to Medjugorje, Bosnia. One of the thrills of her life was when St. Rosa’s Choir was chosen among others to sing at a Mass at the Basilica in Rome, Italy, which was officiated by John Paul II. LuVerne loved her Lord and was devoted to him every day.

Lu is survived by her children, Mark (Barbara) Breen, Judy Roth, Bob (Candice) Breen; 18 grandchildren; and 42 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frances and Frank Doonan; her husband, Bud; sister, Valera Keller; beloved daughters, Linda Lu Ahern and Karen Smith. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, June 18, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 Chapel Street, Layton, Utah.

Friends and family may gather Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary of Roy, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Interment will be at Ogden City Cemetery, 1875 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, Utah.

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