Janice

Janice Elaine Parkinson Klomp was born on April 11, 1942 to Raymond B. Parkinson and Marjorie Slater in Ogden, Utah.  She was the oldest of five children: Janice, Eldon, Ann, Joyce and Michael.  

Her father gave her the middle name of Elaine after his little sister who died when she was only a few days old.

When Janice was two year old, her father was called to serve in the armed forced in World War II.  On Christmas Eve Ray left for the war leaving Marjorie, Janice and their new child Eldon.  They lived with her grandparents William and Cora Parkinson where Janice developed a special bond with her grandmother that lasted both their lifetimes and we are sure that it continues on today.

Ray wrote Janice many times during his two years of service away from home. He always ended his letters with “Write soon little one.  Be a good girl and God bless you and keep you safe for me”.  Ray missed home greatly, and when he finally returned home to his little girl their hearts filled with joy.  Janice loved her parents greatly. 

When Janice was in the 2^nd grade, they moved to Montpellier, Idaho.  There she enjoyed giving many two and half minute talks in Sunday school.  Her love for the Gospel started at a very early age.  Janice was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on July 1, 1950.

They also lived in Ovid, Idaho, where her favorite past time was collecting barrels of water-snakes.  Just imagine a very young girl sloshing through the marsh, grabbing frightened water-snakes by the handfuls then throwing them at her brother Eldon and giggling all the way.

          In or about 1953 they moved to Slaterville where her father built their first home from half of an army barracks.  The barracks were free to those who had served in the Army.  Slaterville was named after Janice’s great great great grandfather. 

Growing up, her mother and father were very loving, but strict about a few of life’s etiquettes: being respectful to adults; she could not call her aunts and uncles by their first names, and swearing; if she ever swore she would get her mouth washed out with soap, a common punishment for the time.

Janice loved her teenage years.  She often told of how many dates she had as a young lady, and well, she was quite a knock-out!  She graced and won many beauty pageants.  She always gave the competition a run for their money!

In High School, Janice was a very popular girl.   

Janice met her eternal sweetheart, a dashing young man named Spencer Foulger Klomp on a blind date.  They were seniors in high school.       Janice went to Weber High and Spencer went to Ogden High (rival schools).  The first time they met was outside of Janice’s school and Spence was in his mother’s 1957 white Lincoln.  A real dream car, complete with electric windows.  A marvil at the time.

Her dating curfew was 1:00a.m. or her father was there to meet them.  Not good!  This happened to her future husband, but only once.  Her dad met them in the driveway and sternly said, “Young man do you know what time it is?”  Spencer never forgot that.  Of course, Janice also broke one of the cardinal rules at the Klomp residence.  She called Spence at work…..Grandpa Klomp answered the phone sternly and told Janice to “Let Spence call you like nice girls do”.  He later came to love her.

          Beyond these small family misunderstandings, Spence and Janice never really left each other’s side; always together, hand in hand.

Spence, once and only once, was very late (2 & ½ hours late) picking up Janice for a date because he was heavily involved in a Chess match.  He won the match but lost points with his sweetheart.

Spencer and Janice were married May 5 1961 in Ogden, Utah. 

Janice often told her children about their first apartment.  A basement apartment on 36^th street. The bathroom was so small that you could sit on the toilet and brush your teeth at the sink at the same time.   Janice started her decorating skills by placing their marriage certificate on the wall.  It was the only decoration in their apartment.

 Their first-born son, Jeffrey Spencer Klomp was born in the Ogden Dee Hospital.

Spence was busy in school studying pharmacy and Janice was busy with Jeffrey. 

Janice would come and visit Spence as he studied while he worked at his father’s parking lots.

Not long after, a little girl entered their home, Joan Klomp.

Spence and Janice moved to the Mary Madsen apartments owned by Spence’s father, and manage them.

 Almost two years later, Spence graduated from the University of Utah and a few weeks later Paul Parkinson Klomp was born.  They lived in a one-bedroom apartment with three children.

Spence and Janice lived in Sunset, Utah for a short time until they were able to purchased their first home in Layton, Utah for $19,000.  Within a few years Kristin and Patrick were born.  

Janice was busy in the PTA and later serving as president.  She also served as a Den mother for the scouts.  Spence worked very hard supporting the family working for several pharmacies.

They moved to Providence in 1974 where Spence took the position of head pharmacist at Valley Drug.

A few years later they started their own pharmacy in Logan.  Spence’s Prescription Pharmacy.  They were both busy with their family and the pharmacy. 

The family moved into their currant home in1976 where their 6th child was born, Shaun Parkinson Klomp.  Many happy years were

Spence and Janice owned an “old green van”, and it had a “trick door”.  One time Spence made a left-hand turn a little too fast, and Janice ended up rolling out the door across the intersection.  She jumped right back up, wiped the gravel off her elbows and jumped back in ready to go.  Spence repeatedly, and with concern, asked if she was all right. However, she turned to Spence and angrily said “Lets just go!”

JANICE ELAINE PARKINSON KLOMP

LOGAN, Utah – On January 12, 2002 our beloved wife, mother and friend was called to return to our Heavenly Father.  She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

 Janice was born on April 11, 1942 in Ogden, Utah to Raymond and Marjorie Slater Parkinson.  She married her sweetheart, Spencer Foulger Klomp on May 5^th 1961 in Ogden.  The family was sealed for time and all eternity in the Logan Temple on March 31^st 1981.

            Janice was loved by many, and many loved her.  She was a dedicated Wife and mother who warmed our hearts and brought joy and love to our lives.  She filled our home with music, warmth and a loving spirit.  Her pride and joy was her family.  Nothing brought more happiness in her life than being around her family; boxes and boxes of pictures testify of this.  She was a collector of many things, but her the most precious collection was her family and friends. 

            Janice was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she faithfully served in many callings. She especially enjoyed the Relief  Society. Her testimony continues with her children.  Janice enjoyed reading her scriptures and books about the history of the church.  She always encouraged the importance of education.  She was involved in many organizations: Daughters of the Pioneers, Utah Republican Women’s Group, Scouting, PTA, and NRA. 

           

Janice was preceded in death by her father, Raymond B. Parkinson, and a brother, Eldon Parkinson.  Janice is survived by her husband Spencer F. Klomp, and six children:  Jeffrey and Lisa  Klomp (River Heights),  Troy and Joan Graf (St. George), Paul and Laurica Klomp (Logan), Neal and Kristin Chambers (Hyde Park), Patrick Klomp, Shaun Klomp and many cherished grandchildren.

           

            Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002 at the Providence 6^th Ward Chapel located at 355 Canyon Road in Providence.  There will be a viewing from 10:30- 11:30 a.m. prior to funeral services.   Friends and family may attend a viewing, Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Allen-Cranney Mortuary, 420 E. 1800 N. Logan.  Interment will be in the Providence Cemetery.  Mom loved to sing and had a wonderful voice.  I remember going with her to choir practice at church.  She sang to all her children while rocking them.  Here are some of the ones I remember.

In Dublin's fair city,

Where the girls are so pretty,

I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone,

As she wheeled her wheel-barrow,

Through streets broad and narrow,

Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh!"

"Alive, alive, oh,

Alive, alive, oh",

Crying "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh".

She was a fishmonger,

But sure 'twas no wonder,

For so were her father and mother before,

And they each wheeled their barrow,

Through streets broad and narrow,

Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh!"

(chorus)

She died of a fever,

And no one could save her,

And that was the end of sweet Molly Malone.

Now her ghost wheels her barrow,

Through streets broad and narrow,

Crying, "Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh!"

(chorus)^[7]


Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross,
To see a fine lady upon a white horse;
Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes,
And she shall have music wherever she goes.

 Oh, Rock a bye and don't you cry,
 And we will go to grannies.
Up the hill and by the mill,
To see the little lambies.
  
Mairzy Doats - (YouTube link)

Mairzy doats And dozy doats 
And liddle lamzy divey 
A kiddley divey too, wouldn't you? 

Yes! Mairzy doats And Dozy Doats 
And liddle lamzy divey 
A kiddley divey too, wouldn't you? 

If the words sound queer and funny to your ear,
A little bit jumbled and jivey, 
Sing "Mares eat oats and does eat oats 
And little lambs eat ivy" 

Oh! mairzy doats and dozy doats 
And liddle lamzy divey 
A kiddley divey too, wouldn't you - oo? 
A kiddley divey too, wouldn't you?

There was an Old Lady song

There was an old lady who swallowed a fly
I don't know why she swallowed a fly - perhaps she'll die!
There was an old lady who swallowed a spider,
That wriggled and wiggled and tiggled inside her;
She swallowed the spider to catch the fly;
I don't know why she swallowed a fly - Perhaps she'll die!
There was an old lady who swallowed a bird;
How absurd to swallow a bird.
She swallowed the bird to catch the spider,
She swallowed the spider to catch the fly;
I don't know why she swallowed a fly - Perhaps she'll die!
There was an old lady who swallowed a cat;
Fancy that  to swallow a cat!
She swallowed the cat to catch the bird,
She swallowed the bird to catch the spider,
She swallowed the spider to catch the fly;
I don't know why  she swallowed a fly - Perhaps she'll die!
There was an old lady that swallowed a dog;
What a hog, to swallow a dog;
She swallowed the dog to catch the cat,
She swallowed the cat to catch the bird,
She swallowed the bird to catch the spider,
She swallowed the spider to catch the fly;
I don't know why she swallowed a fly - Perhaps she'll die!
There was an old lady who swallowed a cow,
I don't know how she swallowed a cow;
She swallowed the cow to catch the dog,
She swallowed the dog to catch the cat,
She swallowed the cat to catch the bird,
She swallowed the bird to catch the spider,
She swallowed the spider to catch the fly;
I don't know why she swallowed a fly - Perhaps she'll die!
There was an old lady who swallowed a horse...
She's dead, of course!

Sign of the times... This is a song Mom's Father (Raymond Banner Parkinson) sang to her as a child, she also sang this to us as children. 

Janice, Janice you're no good,
chop you up for firewood,
you're too green,
and you won't burn
So we'll put you in the oven,
and give you a turn.