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April 24, 2024

 

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Patricia Carol Hill
11/11/1948 ~ 4/9/2024

Patricia Carol Hill, 75, died on April 9, 2024, in Levan, UT. She was born on November 11, 1948, in Lawrence, MA to Ann Marie Luna and Charles A Stevenson. She grew up in Battle Creek, MI, where she graduated from Lakeview High School.

She was married to and later divorced from Walter Eastwood, Tom Hill, and Jan Campa.

Pat went to nursing school in Florida and would later be employed as a lab/EKG technician at LDS Hospital. She moved from Salt Lake City to West Jordan City where she met her future husband and Police Officer, Tom Hill. He encouraged her to apply for a Records Clerk position that was available at the time for West Jordan Police Department, which she got. Later she would move into a dispatching position. She really wanted to test for the Fire Department, and after a couple of times she passed. She was the first woman firefighter, for West Jordan City, and an EMT. She retired from the Fire Department in 2004. She worked for the WJ Police Department from 2008- 2013. In all she worked nearly 30 years for West Jordan City. And she received a Public Safety Star in 1999 after saving people from a burning apartment complex. She moved to Nephi in 2013 where she made many friends. She loved running and participated in many 5k marathons, football, hiking with her dogs, and supporting her great-grandsons in their sports. She was their biggest fan. We know she will continue to be their cheerleader. She will be in our hearts always. She was a hero in so many ways.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

The family would like to thank Dr. Taylor, CVMC, and Hospice, especially Angela for taking care of her. We would also like to thank the staff at the Victorian House Assisted Living for their tender care.

She is survived by her daughter Jill (Jim) Wankier of Levan, UT; grand-daughter, Jessica (Skyler) Fautin of Nephi, UT; grand-daughter, Kristin (Cameron) Ball of Evanston WY; grandson, Cody Wankier of Richfield; 5 great-grandsons: Karson, Kade, Jaxx, Beau and Blake Fautin; and two sisters, Elizabeth (Scott) Ford and Kathy Stevenson.

She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Ann Marie Stevenson. And her Ex-husband Thomas Hill.

A celebration of life will be on April 20th at the Nephi Stake Center, 351 N 100 W, Nephi from 5-7 p.m.


Sharleen Malmgren Jarrett
December 24, 1937 - April 16, 2024

Our beloved wife, mom, grandma and great-grandma Sharleen passed away peacefully in her home in Cottonwood Heights on April 16, 2024 at the age of 86. Born on Dec. 24, 1937 in Levan, Utah to parents Erick Cleo Malmgren and Velma Faye Pierce Malmgren. She was the second child of five, her siblings are Donna, Ed, Beverly and Renae. She was taught to work hard as a child and kept this work ethic throughout her life.

Sharleen graduated from Juab High in 1956 as the valedictorian. A week later she married Glen Ray Jarrett on May 26, 1956, in her parents home in Levan. They directly moved to Salt Lake City where they have lived ever since. They have three children, Stacy Jarrett Egan (Sterling), Scott Glen Jarrett (Kristi) and Pamela Jarrett Sullivan (Mark). They were all sealed in the Jordan River Temple Jan. 31, 2004.

Sharleen was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as a primary teacher for 20 years, her favorite calling was as librarian for more than 10 years. Sharleen and Glen served an inter-city mission in Salt Lake City where they helped a group home on Sundays at church and Mondays for Family Home Evening.

Sharleen was a dental assistant during the first 3 years of their marriage. When they started the Cottonwood Garage in 1962, she was the bookkeeper. She always worked hard as a mother and homemaker. She loved gardening, there was never a weed to be found in her vegetable garden and she spent countless hours in her rose garden. Pink roses are her favorite flower. Pink & turquoise are her favorite colors!

With her friends she learned to bowl, snow ski, and golf. She was involved for many years in the Mining Wives Club and a member of several Bridge clubs. Most recently she became a member of the Utah Daughters of the Pioneers. Mom loved the “lunch bunch” from her ward. She loved and kept in contact with friends her entire life.

Mom loved her sweets, she always had her stash of chocolate. Every Christmas she'd be given so many Turtles, she'd make them last the entire year. Mom was a big Utah Jazz fan. They had season tickets for years, then watched the games on TV or recorded them if they couldn't watch them live.

Family always came first, she was a dedicated wife and mother. She was in constant motion. A meal was not served by her unless there was a salad and a vegetable. She perfected her bread recipe, then wore her bread machine out making loaves for birthday gifts for each family member (a favorite gift). She never missed a game: soccer, volleyball, football, tennis, wrestling, baseball; she learned the rules for many sports. She loved dance and music recitals as well as 4-H and rodeo queen events. She was always there to support her kids, grandkids and even some of the great grandkids’ activities. Mom loved to play games, especially cards, her card game of choice was Hand and Foot, she would coach us all on the smartest moves. Her grandkids remember many games of Trouble, Monopoly, Old Maid, Fish and Memory with her. Mom always enjoyed reading books with all the kids.

Sharleen is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Donna and grandson John Ross Sullivan. She is survived by her children, 10 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday April 27, 2024 at 11:00am at Brighton 6th Ward, 2925 E. Bengal Blvd. (7800 S.), Cottonwood Heights, UT. Viewings will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024 from 6:30-8:00pm, and Saturday preceding the service from 9:30-10:30am at the same location. For those unable to attend in person, you are invited to join via Zoom at https://www.youtube.com/liveIZ gBliT4uoM?is=eHpg1AY4ZxEBn2kH

Interment will be at Vine Bluff Cemetery, 1200 N. 400 E. Nephi, UT.


Nedra Simmons Bowles
1/27/1930 ~ 4/15/2024

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Nedra Simmons Bowles, passed away Monday April 15, 2024 in Mesa Arizona at age 94. She was born on January 27, 1930 in Logan, Utah to her parents Wallace Berry Simmons and Gertrude Muriel Bigler. Nedra was raised with her two brothers in the small rural community of Beaver Dam, Utah. She graduated from Bear River High School and then attended Utah State University. She spent the summer after her freshman year working at Yellowstone National Park before returning to school at LDS Business College.

Nedra met Harold Dean Bowles in 1952 while he was stationed at Fort Ord Army post in California. They later married in the Logan, Utah Temple on April 30, 1954. Nedra and Dean moved to Orange, California where they raised their family just 10 minutes from Disneyland. They lived there for 60 years. Nedra loved the warm weather and California sunshine. She was a devoted Los Angeles Angels fan and rarely missed watching their games. Nedra enjoyed cross stitching, reading, bowling and doing puzzles.

Family was everything to Nedra. Nothing made her happier than visits from her children and grandchildren. They often played competitive games of Shanghai together. Nedra was known for sending thoughtful birthday and holiday cards. There was always a bowl of fresh fruit on the table, candy on the counter and Haagen Dazs ice cream in the freezer. She appreciated visits from friends. She was kind and loving and people always felt welcome in her home.

Nedra was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her life was filled with Christlike service. She was a temple ordinance worker at the Los Angeles Temple for three years. Nedra found great joy singing in the church choir. Nedra volunteered in many capacities at church, including primary teacher, Relief Society President and Stake Relief Society President.

Nedra is survived by her husband of 70 years, Harold Dean Bowles, her children Jeff (Karla) Bowles, David Bowles, Darryl (Socorro) Bowles, Bonnie (Paul) Tavernier, Mark (Amanda) Bowles, Amy (Robert) Anderson, 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, (Wallace Berry Simmons and Gertrude Muriel Bigler), two brothers (Wallace LaVell Simmons and Ralph Bigler Simmons), and grandson (Justin Michael Anderson).

Nedra will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all that associated with her.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North Nephi, UT. Grave dedication will be at 12:00 at the Vine Bluff Cemetery, 1240 North 400 East Nephi, UT.