Afton Faye Buckley Condie, born Jan. 13, 1936, in Montpelier, Idaho, passed away Saturday, July 18, in Springville, Utah. She was 90 years old.
Ninety laps around the sun, that’s quite enough for me
Said the last leaf of her generation, releasing her mortal tree.
The doctor called it cancer, Mom called it her ticket out.
Just let the cancer do its thing, we’ll take the hospice route
To I Care Hospice staff, we offer genuine praise,
For help guiding our Mom through those really challenging days.
You kept her so peaceful and free from all pain,
A comfort that words cannot fully explain.
The fifth of Bill and CeCelia Buckley, Cokeville her childhood home
Always a Wyoming native, where the deer and the antelope roam
At a college dance in Laramie, no longer a high school girl
She took a bit of convincing, but eventually, fell in love with Earl
Marry me dear, let’s do life together he proposed to Afton Buckley,
She shook her head no and responded in kind, “I don’t think my Mom will let me”
But marry they did and for 64 years they built their happily ever after
Together again, never to part, Eternity is their next chapter.
Multiply and replenish, was a scripture these two took to heart
Five sons and two daughters later, they agreed, they’d done their part
She raised her seven in Evanston, a hardworking mother and wife
Giving her time in the service of others, and dealing with day-to-day life
Grandkids eventually showed up, totaling 30 in number
Her 55th great-grandchild is scheduled, to join the family this summer
Faith is important to Mom, endure to the end, walk and not faint
She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Missionary service called them, not once, not twice but for three
Serving in Argentina, the Orlando Temple and here in the MTC
Music was also a big part of her life, always up for an inspiring tune
She mastered with limited vision, the masterpiece “Clair de lune”
Avoiding an idle station, something to do and something to be built
Mom kept herself busy and productive, sewing or tying a quilt
Abuela’s house was the gathering place for chimes, card games and fun
A backyard swing, a walnut tree and a yard that is second to none.
Love is key, we’re all family, and today we honor our Mother
And as our Savior loves us, we should love one another
You did good Mom, 90 laps is a lot, you finished your mortal race
Now enjoy your rest, in the arms of the Lord, and bask in His amazing grace
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel, 860 E. 200 North, Springville, Utah. Viewings for family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 31, at Wheeler & Sundberg Funeral Homes, 211 E. 200 South, Springville, Utah, and from 9-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, before the services at the church. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.
