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Juanita Bolander Obituary
1931 - 2025
Midvale, UT-Juanita Bolander, 93, our beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, Born on November 2, 1931, in Gunlock, Utah to Melvin and Velma Farnsworth.
Juanita was a devoted wife to Theordore Bolander for 41 years, a loving mother to Kerry Brimley, Andrew Bolander and Kelly Bolander and a cherished grandmother to Eric and Justin Brimley, Janell Bennett and Tina Bolander, as well as Jessie Bolander and Marcy Thompson.
She was a successful businesswoman, working for Stravell Patterson's for 25 years, Rocky Mountain Flooring for 10 years and Cummins Diesel for 8 years where she retired at the age of 71.
Juanita will be remembered for her love of travelling with friends and family, especially cruising, spending time with her friends at Eagles FOE, where she was a member of the women's auxiliary for 45 years and the Elks Lodge, where she was a member for 25 years, playing pool, golfing, socializing and tree decorating for the Festival of Trees, her love for cooking, collecting recipes and supporting the adoption of homeless pets from the local shelter.
She is survived by her son Andrew (Cristina) Bolander, son-in-law Dale Brimley, daughter-in-law Ute, grandchildren Eric (Anush) and Justin Brimley, Janell (William) Bennett, Jessie Bolander and Marcy Thompson along with her great-grandchildren and their children. She is preceded in death by her parents; Melvin and Velma Farnsworth, siblings; Melvin, Shirley, Gay, Loy, Phil and Rulon, husbands; Albert Cannon, Theordore Bolander, Donald Haws and Robert Griggs, her daughter Kerry Brimley, her son Kelly Bolander and her granddaughter Tina Bolander.
Juanita loved helping the community and has donated her body to the University of Utah for science.
A celebration of life will be held for close family and friends on a later date.
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Mike and Cheryl Hubbard
October 28, 2025
We send our sympathies to the Bolander family at the loss of their dear Nita . She was the big sister that my mom, Shirley, relied on to help her in their childhood years and they remained close through the years. We took mom to visit Nita in Utah and she always looked forward to these trips so much! Aunt Nita was an amazing, independent woman. I was impressed, but not surprised that she was still doing a large garden in recent years, giving away the produce to the neighborhood. How much work she put into her garden and didn´t think it was any big deal. She just kept moving forward! She will be missed, but we look forward to that happy day when we all meet again!
John Nelson
August 11, 2025
My deepest condolences for the entire Bolander family and Juanita´s friends.....
Valentina Hutchinson
August 9, 2025
This hurts my heart! I´ve been Juanita´s backyard neighbor for 16 years. I´m sure gonna miss her calls to come and get zucchini and just our little chit chats or seeing her throw dog treats over the fence for my little dogs! Condolences to her family. We will miss you, Juanita.
Anonymous
August 9, 2025
I worked with Juanita at Cummins. She taught me a lot.
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Joanne Gibson
August 9, 2025
Andy and family
Sorry for your loss of your mother.
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