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Moveta Lawson Cardon died
peacefully in her home in Palm Desert, Calif., on Oct. 2, 2004.
Moveta was born in Salt Lake City
on June 6, 1912, the only child of Vincent and Vera Aylette
Lawson. From her earliest years, she dedicated her life to
dance, training with the famous ballet master Stefano Mascagno
and dancing in New York, Chicago and Hollywood.
On March 9, 1941, she married
Robert Philip Cardon of Logan, Utah. The marriage was later
solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Phil and Moveta made their
home in Logan where Moveta opened her dance studio and brought
the world of classical dance to countless young dancers in Cache
Valley. For many years Mrs. Cardon and her dancers produced
annual Christmas programs in conjunction with the Elks Lodge of
Logan. Proceeds from these programs provided funds to needy
families throughout the valley, ensuring a happy Christmas to
those who would have gone without.
After selling the Cardon Jewelry
store and closing Moveta's dance school, the couple retired to
Palm Desert, Calif., where Philip passed away in 1994. Moveta
lived the remainder of her life in Palm Desert, actively
involved in the LDS church and continuing to study dance well
into her 80's. To the end of her life she maintained close and
loving contact with many of her dance students. She had given
them her life and they reciprocated with great love and
dedication.
Moveta Cardon is survived by
numerous nieces and nephews and by her sister-in-law, Lou Jean
Cardon Evans of Mead, Wash. A graveside service was held at the
Midvale City Cemetery on Oct. 11, 2004. |
