Neoma Jorgensen Bateman Obituary (1919 - 2011)

Neoma lived a long life full of love for everyone she met, overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, numerous adventures and striving for imperfect perfection. Neoma left this earth and joined her parents and siblings on January 3, 2011.Neoma was born 17 April, 1919 in Smithfield, Utah to Glenn A. Jorgensen and Hazel E. Williamson Jorgensen. When Neoma was four years old, her family was in a tragic car accident that shaped her into one of the most compassionate, accepting and loving people we have ever known. After meeting at a roller skating rink in Los Angeles in 1942, Neoma was married to Orren D. Bateman (d. 1991) who soon departed for several years in the South Pacific to fight for his country in WWII.In her mid-40’s, she started a new life as a single parent, learning to drive and graduating from Trade Tech as a Licensed Practical Nurse. More than two decades later, she retired from the Veteran’s Hospital in 1988. Neoma attended Utah Agricultural College (Utah State) and was an At Large member of the Daughter’s of Utah Pioneers and a various volunteer for positions with the Red Cross and Travelers Aide.Neoma was dedicated to her family, her Savior and was always seeking adventure. She traveled extensively throughout the U.S., Thailand, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, Mexico and lived in Hawaii and Guam. She was actively involved in the Utah LPN leadership for many years.Survived by her six children, Hazel (Allen) Peterson, Orren (Nancy), Barbara (John) Park, Keith (Kate Sturgeon), Alice (Paul) Gasperini, Neoma Maynes, 16 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren and her sister Rose Day.The family wishes to thank Dr. Randall P. Daynes and the caring staff at Garden Terrace who helped nurture our Mother for the last month of her life.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 12:00PM at the Butler 17th Ward LDS chapel, 7035 South Nutree Drive (3360 E), where a viewing will be held from 10-11:30AM prior to services. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. To donate online, please click here.