On Nov. 9, 2019, in Salt Lake City, Utah, a beautiful angel and faithful servant to the Lord was called home to be with her eternal family. Alice Jo (Rhea) Monosso was born Aug. 14, 1937. She was the first of eight children born to Kenneth Orville Rhea and Eunice (Campbell) Rhea in Salt Lake City, Utah. She leaves behind 10 children: Elaine Harvey, Brett (Karen) Harvey, Dave (Ina Jane) Harvey, Wade Harvey, Kenny (Sally) Monosso, Julie (Danny) Hoffer, Donald (Lorie) Monosso, Betsy (Lee) Tate, Mark (Jody) Monosso and Bill (Teresa) Monosso; 35 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale O. Monosso; and a daughter, Marilyn Diane Harvey; five grandchildren; and one sister, Dee Esta (Rhea) Bridges.
She was married to Clair DeVere Harvey from Dec. 1953, to Feb. 1966. They remained friends until his death in 1996. She married Dale Oliver Monosso on June 9, 1967, and they were sealed for time and all eternity Oct. 17, 1968, in the Salt Lake Temple. She was an active member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and was very proud to have pioneer heritage on both sides of her family.
Alice had a true testimony of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She set a wonderful example of what it meant to be a servant to the Lord. She was a wonderful daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend. She served in many church callings throughout her life, but her favorite was being a Scout leader. She helped many young men achieve the Eagle Scout rank.
She sewed many outfits for her large family over the years. She was a talented seamstress, artist, historian, pianist/organist, handy woman, gardener, and crafter extraordinaire. The homes of her family and friends are blessed with her many creations.
Alice’s favorite things: Desserts! Pies, cakes, rice pudding and especially cookies. She could eat a cookie anytime and anyplace… The red white and blue American flag flying in the wind… scouts in uniform… 4th and 24th of July parades… colorful sunsets and sunrises… snow covered mountains… walking through temple square gardens… rainbows that cross the sky and a double rainbow is even more special… kewpie dolls and her doll collection… her South Western collections — Kachinas, dream catchers, Kokopellis, and many paintings, cross stitch pictures and figurines. She also loved visits to Hogle Zoo, picnics, her favorite dog Kemo, and especially listening to her son Brett play and sing music.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at 1 p.m. at the LDS church building, 132 N. 570 East, Tooele, Utah. There will be a viewing Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main St., Tooele, and prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., at the church building. Interment will follow at the Tooele City Cemetery. The family would be grateful for all who desire to share their memories/condolences at www.TateMortuary.com.