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Eunice Pixton Obituary
8/19/1931 - 4/21/2019
Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully in her apartment on April 21, 2019. Eunice Pixton is survived by her four children, Robert Lenz (Miriam), Jeralyn (Tom), Lisa, and Brent Allen (Angela); 13 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
Eunice was born at home in Emerson, Idaho, to Gilbert Lenz Hunt and Carol Marie Nelson Hunt; she was 87 years old. She was the eldest daughter of four children. Eunice attended school in Emerson/Heyburn, Idaho, and received her bachelor's degree from Utah State University in home economics. She later earned her master's degree from Utah State University in home economics. On August 21, 1952, she married her sweetheart, Robert Allen Pixton in the Salt Lake Temple. Teaching was her passion - she taught home economics at Hillcrest High School for 25 years. She served as a temple worker in the Jordan River Temple and later, the Draper Temple together for 14 years. In 1993-94, she and her husband served a church mission to the Baton Rouge Louisiana Mission.
The family wishes to extend special appreciation to the staff of Sagewood at Daybreak for their care and consideration of Eunice.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Eastridge 8th Ward Chapel at 1020 E Sunburn Lane, Sandy. A viewing will be held at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State St., on Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday morning at the chapel from 9:00-10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral. Interment will be at the Sandy City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the LDS Church Perpetual Education fund. www.goffmortuary.com
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Racheall Martin
May 19, 2019
Awww, Mrs. Pixton was one of my favorites at Hillcrest. I had her for a sewing class my senior year. She had a lot of patience for sure! So so sad to hear of her passing.
susan hardman
May 1, 2019
Mrs Pixton was one of my favorite teachers . She was truly an inspiration in my sewing today . My heart goes out to all .
Debra Reynolds
April 30, 2019
I am very sad we have lost a very grand lady. I had her a a home econ. teacher at Hillcrest high 81/85 . Untill we meet again. Your now living above the clouds and watching over all your family and friends. Love Debra Reynolds
Marrla Parker
April 26, 2019
Mrs. Pixton taught me to sew when I was in her class back in the early 70s. I adored her. What a sweet, wonderful woman! Rest in Paradise!
Sarah Irish
April 26, 2019
Mrs. Pixton is the reason I was Home Economics Sterling Scholar in 1992. What an amazing teacher and lady. So grateful to have known her and had my life touched by hers.
My Irish dance group performed at Sagewood on March 30th! If I'd known she was there, I would have made an effort to visit her.
Melanie Mitchell
April 26, 2019
My condolences to the family. Loved Mrs. Pixton! She was my favorite teacher and always had a smile on her face. Actually ran into her once at Jordan River Temple! What a sweet spirit! I am sure she will be missed!!
Karen Stuart
April 26, 2019
I was a student of hers. She made such a difference in my life. She gave me such encouragement. I have never forgotten her. She was a very sweet lady. Thank you Mrs. Pixton. May you rest in peace. Condolences to the family.
Sue Brown
April 25, 2019
I loved Eunice! I worked with her at the Draper Temple and my sister taught with her at Hillcrest. I express my sympathy to all you family members...What a special lady Eunice was...& still is! I'm grateful she's reunited with her husband!
April 25, 2019
I would like to express my sincerest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort give you his peace at this very difficult time. Php 4:6,7
Bobbett (Heywood) Evans
April 25, 2019
Mrs. Pixton was a fabulous educator, I was one of her students. She was a Christlike person, very kind and patient. May her family be comforted.
Cindi Urry
April 24, 2019
I was one of Mrs Pixton's students and I absolutely loved her. She was such an amazing teacher. God Bless her family. I was class of 83 from Hillcrest
April 24, 2019
We all were saddened to learn of the passing of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. From all of your friends at the Draper Historical Society.
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