Name: Viewing for Ruby Jane Sorenson Whitehead
Start: 2016-04-12T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-04-12T02:00:00.000Z
Location: LDS Stake Center

1924 ~ 2016
Ruby Jane Sorenson Whitehead, age 91, passed away April 7, 2016. Ruby was born on July 1, 1924 to Heber E. and Mabel Stout Whitehead in Salt Lake City.
Ruby truly enjoyed her family and loved serving in the temple for over 20 years. She also enjoyed sewing and baking.
Survivors include her children; Dale, Ken, Dan, Terry, Janet, Rick, Robert and Nancy, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ray F. Whitehead, her parents, son-in-law Russell Wilcock, granddaughter Amber Whitehead Charles, grandson Marcus Whitehead and all 8 of her siblings.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday April 12, 2016 at 11:00am at the LDS Stake Center located at 3495 West 4850 South in Taylorsville.
A viewing will be held on Monday April 11, from 6:00-8:00pm at the church and from 10:00-10:45am Tuesday morning prior to the service. Burial will follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, 1950 E Dimple Dell Rd. (10600 S) in Sandy.
Condolences may be made at www.LarkinMortuary.com.

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Published by Deseret News from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Whitehead

Sponsored by Larkin Sunset Gardens - Sandy.

11 Entries

Melidee Barton

April 26, 2016

I knew Ruby nearly 40 years ago when I moved into the ward where she was Relief Society President. She helped me learn how to love the sisters to whom I was assigned to visit teach...even when I asked to be released from it. She encouraged me to keep going and try again. Because of her inspiration and counsel, I was able to break through and discover a friend. Over all these years I've never quit thinking about how she blessed me.

White Family

April 19, 2016

We were sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Loved seeing her, when she lived in Kearns, working in her yard in the early morning hours. She was a great neighbor! Will be keeping all of you in our Thoughts and Prayers.

Anna, Elaine and Delma

Pam Portrey

April 13, 2016

I have loved your mom for a very long time. She truly is an example of charity. She welcomed me with open arms. I have known she was a special angel working for our Heavenly Father here on earth. May you as a family be comforted. God Bless

Kathy Spencer Barnard

April 12, 2016

Nancy, I am so sad to hear your mom passed. My memory is when we went up to the Ranch in Franklin and picked asparagus along the river bank then your mom cooked it for dinner. I had never seen them in the wild it was a really fun trip. Hope you are doing well and would love to see you again.

Mel Menlove

April 12, 2016

The smell of freshly baked bread will always remind me of Ruby. She accepted me as one of the family when I was a teenager. She also surprised me with a beautiful quilt when I got married. She was a wonderful example of service to others and will be missed. I am glad that I was fortunate enough to know her and her sweet spirit. Sending love & light to her family.

Shirley Cook-Hoar

April 11, 2016

Sister Ruby was the first person that I called friend when I moved to Utah almost 10 years ago. A wonderful sweet, loving and gentle lady I was privileged to know her and looked forward to seeing her at the Jordan River temple.

Lynnette Holmes

April 11, 2016

I had the wonderful opportunity to have served with Sister Whitehead in the Jordan River Temple. She always had a sweet and tender and loving countenance about her. I loved her smile and sense of humor. She loved to be in the temple and always shared her love for her family. My prayers and love to the family of a special daughter of God.

April 10, 2016

Your mom had the sweetest kindest smile. She was one of the angels on earth! We wish you our fondest condolences! Bishop and Diane Sayer

Sheree Larsen

April 10, 2016

I cherish the years I worked with this precious sister in the Jordan River Utah Temple. She was a dear soul. I know she is happy to be with her husband and other loved ones again. Peace and comfort to her family.

April 10, 2016

I worked with Ruby in the temple for many years. She was a dear friend and one of the sweetest and kindest sisters I have ever known. I love her dearly. My condolences to her family.
Betty Fail.

Sharon Slack

April 10, 2016

I remember Sister Whitehead from the Stake I grew up in. My best friend in Junior High and High School was Carolyn Lay and we liked to go to church together. Ruby always impressed me as a gentle and loving lady.

I moved back to Kearns after I married and was once again able to be influenced by her gentle nature and delightful humor.

Eight years ago I had the privilege to serve with her in the Jordan Rive Temple. I served as her assistant coordinator and then as her coordinator and knew for certain that she was an amazingly gentle and loyal person. I loved her sense of humor and she inspired me to always do my best. She loved her family and always talked so lovingly of her various visits. How I love her!!!!! She has been greatly missed.

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