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BORN
1919
DIED
2018
Mary Mix Obituary
"Be of Good Cheer"
Mary Cannon Mix, age 99, died peacefully on July 21st, 2018 in Salt Lake City.
She was born, April 27th, 1919 in McCornick, Utah, the daughter of Spencer Croxall and Nancy Badger Cannon. Mary loved her childhood and developed a passion for tap dancing. Graduating from Cyprus High School, she then attended Brigham Young University. She first danced with Robert (Bud) Mix at the Saltair Resort and later married him on June 12th, 1941 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They raised their children in Ogden and Salt Lake City. She loved being a mother.
We remember her for advice and laughter while sitting around the kitchen table, bottling fruit on hot September days, sewing and gardening, offering sincere prayers and standing at the front door waving goodbye.
Mom taught us to laugh, love life and look for the good. Family, friends and neighbors were her greatest treasures. The Gospel of Jesus Christ was her life and purpose. She served with her husband in the New Mexico Albuquerque Mission, as an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple and in several church callings. For 63 years she loved residing in "The Great" East Millcreek 3rd (16th) Ward. She adored her neighbors and friends.
For four memorable years her sister, Nancy Ann, resided with and cared for her. Heartfelt gratitude goes out to Nancy and to those friends, hospice nurses and other caregivers who lovingly served her for the last several years of her life. She looked forward to each visit.
She is survived by four of her five children: Jeffrey, Riverton, Rosemary (Jack) Wixom, Holladay, Roseann (Ralph) Neilson, Orange, CA, Paul (Leslie), Provo, a brother Michael B. Cannon, West Valley and a sister, Nancy Ann Cook, Vancouver, WA, 23 grandchildren and 79 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud, son, Jimmy, granddaughter, Cristin Croshaw, great grandson, Isaac Trinnaman, and 6 brothers: John, Glen, Hugh, Riley, Robert and George.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 28th, 11 am at the East Millcreek 16th Ward, 3408 S. Celeste Way (3100 East). Friends may call at the church Friday, 6-8 pm and Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 am.
Interment-Valley View Memorial Park
Online condolences may be offered at www.larkincares.com
Valerie Terry
August 1, 2018
Dear Jack and Rosemary,
I was so sorry to see that your darling Mom had passed away. We were on a family vacation and I'm so sorry I couldn't be there for you.
I can remember your Mom from our East Millcreek days and I loved and admired her so much then! That was a very long time ago and still she has lived to bless so many lives.
I know by knowing you Rosemary that she was truly a gifted mother and a saint.
I wish you all of the best in the days ahead and please know how much I love you.
Valerie Terry
July 31, 2018
Once in awhile someone comes along who is 'practically perfect in every way.' Such was dear Mary to me. I never met a more gracious or loving person. She was my hero. And her example shines forth in all you kids. What a great family. Every parent's dream to have chi;den turn out like you all have. We enjoyed her in book club for 55 years. We will miss her but feel blessed to have known her.
My sincere condolences and love to you all.
Carolyn Nelson Curtis
Cyra Cannon
July 29, 2018
Love you so much ♡ please give everyone up there all my love
Sue Laing
July 29, 2018
Dear Sister Wixom, Our hearts go out to you at the time of the loss of your sweet mother. Such partings are always painful but the Comforter plays his part well! I am always captured by the perfect timing of the Lord, when we recognize it. How lovely to have this occur when you are not under the daily demands of your assignment.
In 2009 when my own wonderful Mom left us just before her 95th birthday, I had been worrying about how I was going to take care of her and my husband who was facing spinal cord surgery on April 6. But the Lord knew my needs and Mom graduated on March 18 and we were able to celebrate her life with full focus before gearing up to give John the care he needed.
God is great and good and merciful to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Marilyn Choate
July 27, 2018
Dear Mix Family,
I have such sweet memories of your dear mother. She was such an wonderful example of soft and uplifting communications with her loved ones and those around her. This is something that she taught each of you and which I was to receive such an example of through Roseann. Mary was such an elect lady and I'm sure she is enjoying the reunion with loved ones on the other side. I know of your joy, yet your loss and want to extend my love and fond remembrances to each of you at this time. Mickey and I hope to be with you tomorrow as you honor her at the funeral.
Love. Mickey and Marilyn Choate and family
July 27, 2018
You are all in our thoughts and prayers! We are honored to have known and loved this wonderful, joyful and elect lady! May the Lord bring peace and comfort to all of you! Oh, how she loved her family!
Our deepest condolences!
Steve & Susan Pohlman
July 27, 2018
You are ALL in our thoughts and prayers! What a wonderful, joyful and elect lady dear Mary was! We are honored to have known and loved her! May the Lord bless you all with peace and comfort!
God Bless!
Steve & Susan Pohlman
July 27, 2018
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" (Isaiah 61:1, 2) sustain your family during this challenging time. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
July 26, 2018
Mary was an inspiration to all of us. Because they were relatives and looked alike in their younger years, EMC neighbors and friends sometimes confused Mary with our mother, Win Jardine. There was no one better with whom to be confused than Mary Mix! We celebrate Mary and her life well lived.
-The Stuart and Winnifred Jardine family
Bill Stay
July 26, 2018
Rosemary,
We wish to express our condolences to you and yor family for the loss of your mother. It is hard to say goodby even when they are near 100.
Bill & Winn Stay
Jennifer & Ray Paul Greenwood
July 24, 2018
We will surely miss our sweet Aunt Mary. She was so kind to everyone. She would light up the room when she entered and she always made us feel like we were the most important person to her. She was a very special lady. Im grateful to have had her for an aunt. Im happy she is with her loved ones in heaven. We will always love her.
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