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Dorothy Sophie Kreutzer Vranes

Dorothy Vranes Obituary

Dorothy Sophie Kreutzer Vranes 1922 ~ 2008 Dorothy Sophie Kreutzer Vranes, 85, passed away peacefully Friday, April 4, 2008, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law.Dorothy was born Oct. 31, 1922, in Salt Lake City, Utah the daughter of George and Luise Kreutzer. Married Stephen James Vranes, April 14, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their marriage was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Mom was born of immigrant parents from Germany and her charitable attitude was shaped and influenced by her experience of the Great Depression. One of Mom's favorite sayings was, "You get what you got, and work with it." She attended Salt Lake City public schools and was a graduate of West High School. Mom retired after years of service with Deseret Book Company, while raising five children. Mom served faithfully in Primary, Young Women, and The Relief Society organizations of the LDS Church. After Mom was widowed, and later at age 68, she served an LDS mission in Los Angeles, CA. Following her mission, Mom volunteered regularly at the Salt Lake Temple. Mom was devoted to her family and loved spending time with them. She loved books and had an extensive collection. Later in life she loved spending Fridays with her sister Marillyn. Mom enjoyed vacations with her family and especially her annual trip to Lake Tahoe. Mom is survived by all of her children, Dale (Elizabeth), Jeanne MacKenzie, Mark (Diane), Mike (Sally), and Cathy (Burt Ringwood). She is survived by 22 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Marillyn (Stan Nelson); and her sister-in-law, Clara. Mother was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings, Ruth, Carollyn, and Donald. Services will be held 12 Noon, Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at the Willow Creek Stake Center, 2350 East Creek Road (8100 South). Relatives and friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, and Tuesday at the Stake Center from 10:45-11:45 a.m., prior to services. Interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.

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Published by Deseret News from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7, 2008.

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John & Margie Mettenet

April 21, 2008

Mike,

I just heard about the passing of your Mother. Margie and I send our sincerest sympathies and prayers for you and your family. She sounds like she was an amazing women. She certainly raised a great son! May you have peace and comfort in the days to come.

Neil & Christie Humes

April 13, 2008

Dear Vranes Family,

I just heard tonight of Dorothy's passing. I am grateful for the opportunity to know your family. I have many great memories growing up on Coatsville and sharing your friendship. Our thought and prayers are with each of you. May all of the memories of Dorothy be bright and lasting.

With sincere love.

Exa Ruth Bodiford

April 11, 2008

Dear Sister. Dorothy Sophie Kreutzer Vranes.

My name is Ruth Bodiford and I live in Midland, Texas. Your grandaughter is on her mission here in my ward. Sara is a special young woman.
I love her very much. She and her companions have been a God send to me. They are all so special and sweet.
Dorothy, I know you are on the other side of the veil but I know you know what a great missionary Sara is.

God Be With You Till We Meet Someday.

Sis. Ruth Bodiford
Midland 2nd Ward
Midland, Texas

Wanda Orr

April 8, 2008

Dearest Vranes Family,
Colin and I love your mum, she is an amazing woman. We have been blessed by Dorothy and feel it an honor to know such a wonderful woman. Thanks for sharing her with us. God bless you.

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April 8, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Bryce Dee Allred

April 8, 2008

Dear Vranes family,

We love your mom and dad and have only the fondest memories of your family and the Wilson Ward family of which we were so very fortunate to have been part of and so strongly influenced by. We are out of town but continue to be with you all in spirit!

Love,
Dee and Gaylyn Allred

Judy Nebel

April 8, 2008

Mike, Sally, and family -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Your family has experienced more than your fair share of trials. Mike, your Mom must have been a very special lady she raised a great son that I am sure she was very proud of. Sincerely, Your former neighbors, The Nebels

Clark & Anne Burt

April 8, 2008

Cathy & Burt,

We know that your mother will be missed all the more because of your close association with her for so many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joanne Milner

April 8, 2008

Dear Cathy, Burt and Family,

My heartfelt sympathy is extended to you at this time with the passing of your dear mother. Shortly after our graduation from South High School some thirty plus years ago, I had the privilege and opportunity of working with your mother at Deseret Book. She was one of the classiest people I have ever known. Her professionalism, personal courtesies and mannerisms to all people were exemplary. Please know of my love and appreciation for you and yours.

Most Sincerely,
Joanne Milner

Richard and JoAn Dahl

April 7, 2008

Dear Marillyn and Stan,
JoAn and I would like to extend our condolences at the passing of your sister, Dorothy. Reading of her death rolled the years back to the early 'fifties' when I first met your wonderful family, including you, Marillyn, your twin Carolyn and your other family members, including Dorothy and Steve. When eternal companions are apart for many years, and when the time finally comes for that sweet and wonderful reunion, it can only be looked upon as a time for rejoicing. But that rejoicing is always tempered with the feelings of loss for those who are left behind. May you be comforted until you will be together once again.

Scott Howell

April 7, 2008

On behalf of all your friends and colleagues at IBM we extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family at the passing of your wonderful Mother. We say wonderful because we know your Mom raised one of the finest IBM Executives to ever work in the corporation. Your leadership skills, integrity, honesty, gentleness, and tenacity have been the words that describe your Mother and You.
Your mother has taught you well and IBM has been the benefactor of outstanding parents to their son.
Please know of our great admiration and respect that we all have highly regarded in you over the years.

We sincerely offer our prayers, faith, and a moment of silence on behalf of your mother and family at this time.
May the powers of heaven comfort and bless you and all of your family today, tomorrow, and forever.
Sincerely Yours,
Scott N. Howell
IBM Policy Executive

Eva Herrick

April 7, 2008

To the Vranes children: Your mom was the greatest. I loved to talk to her and visit her. She always made me feel good. She could do that with just a smile. I missed that when she left the ward and have thought of her often. Love to you all Eva

Jack & Judy Nelson

April 7, 2008

Growing up on Coatsville Avenue was an amazing adventure. Your family was part of it all. Not many of the original residents are left. We send our love and sympathy to all of you. We loved Dorothy.

Wayne & Earlene Swasey

April 7, 2008

Mike, Sally, and family
We offer our deepest sympathies at this time of loss. May the Lords comforting spirit be with you now and in the weeks and months to come.
Love,
Wayne & Earlene

Merrill Higham

April 6, 2008

Carol and I send our love. We admired your mother and were inspired by her love and devotion to her family. She set an example of all of us of faithful devotion to the Master and His Church.

Suzanne Housley

April 6, 2008

Cathy,

I loved your mother. I felt an instant friendship with her after I met her for the first time. We were so privileged to have her in our midst for many years. You have taken on many of her sweet attributes. May the Lord's blessings of peace and comfort be with you in the coming days. I love you.

Ron Anderton

April 6, 2008

Dear Vranes family and Marilyn,
Just saw that Dorothy passed away and want you to know that I have wonderful memories of the times we were young and spent time together. Our sincere sympathy is extended to you and your families at this difficult time.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Buster Anderton
serving a mission in Sydney Australia

Sue Bates

April 6, 2008

Cathy,Burt and all the Vranes family,
Just read about the passing of your sweet Mother... I have lots of great memories of the famous "Study Group"...PLEASE know how much i care and may God bless you now and always...Much Love,
Suzan Young Bates

Shawn Anderson

April 6, 2008

Mike, I was sorry to read of your mothers passing. My thoughts are you with you at this time.

Kif Brown

April 6, 2008

Jeanne,

May your good memories be a light in the dark days of grief.

With deepest sympathy,

Kif

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