Veda Triplett

Veda Meeks Triplett Green River - Veda Meeks Triplett, 100, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at her home in Green River Sunday, February 23, 2014 from causes related to old age. She was born May 4, 1913 in Lonetree, Wyoming, the daughter of Marion James Meeks and Hulda Erickson Meeks. She grew up in Mountain View, Wyoming and surrounding areas. She married Ruel B. Triplett September 7, 1937 in Manila, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on June 12, 1963. He preceded her in death on June 12, 2000. Ruel and Veda made Rawlins their home during the first years of their marriage. In 1947 they moved to McKinnon, Wyoming where they raised their family of twelve children. She was an avid reader usually reading several books at a time. She loved all things pertaining to nature and especially her flowers, trees and yard. She was an excellent cook. She also loved spending time with her family and her children were her greatest joy. In her younger years she enjoyed riding horses. Survivors include sons John Triplett and wife Joan, Mark Triplett and wife Chita; daughters Marie Wilkinson, Linnea Olsen and husband Jim, Chris Brodersen and husband John and Iris Killinger and husband Ray Regalado; 46 grandchildren, 108 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ruel, six children Priscilla, Basil, infants Ranson, Raymond, & Reegan(triplets) and infant Vance Breece, two brothers, and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the McKinnon LDS Ward, McKinnon, Wyoming. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will take place in the McKinnon Cemetery, McKinnon, Wyoming.