Local Young Service Missionaries Making an Impact in the Community 

Sister Hoopes and Elder Kent, two young service missionaries, serving their local community in Springville, Utah.

When Sister Hoopes began volunteering at her local elementary school in Springville, her goal was simple: Help a young Syrian child learn English. As they worked on his English, however,  the young service missionary quickly realized she was the one being taught. Despite having experienced terrible things in his home country, she said that the […]

Resident Spotlight: ‘Grandma Tucker’s 90-plus Years of Service

Grandma Tucker at her piano. She’s spent a lifetime sharing her gift—playing in nearly every chapel in Springville, honoring countless lives at funerals, and filling our hearts with music.

At 97 years old, Judy Tucker’s secret to a long and happy life is remarkably simple: She plans to “die in her boots.”  “Grandma Tucker,” as she is affectionately referred to, has lived in Springville for 65 years. And if you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting her, you will no doubt observe that she […]