Deirdre Stephens

Cindy, I am so saddened to learn of your loss. Dede had a million dollar smile and a presence that could electrify any gathering. The photos are marvelous - you could have a portrait done of Dede, "Woman with Boa." I left for Oregon the day of the memorial service, but carried you both in my heart.

Sunrise sunset Swiftly fly the years One season following another Laden with happiness and tears. God Bless you DeDe Your Cousin Paddy Kearns

Dear Cindy & Dede's family,
I want to offer my deepest, heartfelt sympathy to you. When someone passes away, part of you will never be the same. But what makes you you is all the love and care that you gave each other in the details and hours of your lives. She will always be in your heart, and your memories. You take her with you wherever you go.
I hope you find comfort in the thought that she is now tenderly wrapped in the arms of God.
I know that the love you shared and...

Dear Cindy, Dede was one-in a million. We go back to our early years at Cosgriff and then St Mary of the Wasatch. In all my years no one has been as upbeat, carefree and easy going as Dede.
We played softball together for years, laughing, tearing up the field and just having a good time. While I didn't graduate from St Mary's I was invited to the 50th reunion and missed Dede's smiling face. I tried to get her to attend by calling her and emailing her... I did let her know she was...

We lived across the street (Parleys Terrace, SLC)from Dede & her family. (Jackie Kearns, Colleen Kearns)
I was very lucky to see her periodically in our lives. She was joy & I admired her. It is a great loss to all.
Lots of love

Dede was a bright light in the lives of many of us at St. Mary's and afterwards in our lives. I will miss that laugh!!

I am so sad to hear of Dee Dee’s passing. I worked with her at UPS. I remember her laugh. She was a joy to be around. Always positive and happy. I am a better person for having known her. My heart goes out to her family. Julie

Dear Cindy, I was so sorry to hear about Dede’s passing. She was always one of my favorite people, and one helluva first baseman when I was the catcher in CYO softball a hundred years ago!! It’s been many years since I’ve seen you both but have never forgotten you. My mom, Kay Lee, loved you too! Take care of yourself and know I’m sending much love from Utah. Jane Lee Fischer