Elda Beth Bird Torgersen Obituary (1933

Elda Beth Hudman was born December 22, 1933, in Coltman, Idaho. She was the 5th child of Alice May Holley and William Alvin Hudman. She passed away June 30, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Beth grew up in Coltman, Idaho and attended Bonneville High School. She met Joseph Reed Bird during her senior year of high school and the two were married shortly after her Graduation in the Idaho Falls Temple. The two had their share of adventures and lived in many places during their 47 years of marriage. They are the parents of 6 children, 32 grandchildren, and 58 great grandchildren. After Reed Bird died in 1999, Beth served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Birmingham England Mission. Beth moved to Utah shortly after returning from her mission, where she served in the Provo Utah Temple for 11 years. While serving as an ordinance worker, she met and married Garth Emmett Torgersen. (February 14, 2015) This happy union joined Garths 5 children, 21 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren to her family. They were happily married for 7 years. Beth was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings during her life. She had a firm testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Some of her callings were, Young Women’s President, Primary organizations, and Relief Society. She loved the Savior and left an impact on all who knew her. Beth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband Reed Bird, parents, 2 brothers, a sister, and grandparents. She is survived by her loving husband, Garth Torgersen; children: Charles Alvin Bird (Cathy) South Jordan, UT; Valois Hymas (Chuck) Mattawa, WA; Dennis Bird Highland, UT; Joleen Davis (Mark) Springville, UT; Lorna Bergendorf (Craig) Idaho Falls, ID; Denise Durtschi (Lawrence) Ephraim, UT; brother, Mel Hudman (Shirley) Spanish Fork, UT; and her many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1260 West 1150 North, Provo, Utah. Friends may visit with the family at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Friday, July 8 from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Saturday from 9-9:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment to follow services at Timpanogos Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.