Mary LaPriel Atkinson

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary LaPriel Atkinson, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this world peacefully of natural causes on December 16, 2025, in her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mary was born on July 26, 1932, in American Fork, Utah, and was the youngest of five children.

Mary's spirit was one of resilience and creativity. She took great joy in her work as a home health aide, dedicating herself to caring for others. Even after becoming blind, Mary continued to live independently, demonstrating remarkable determination as she navigated her daily life, insisting on fixing her own breakfast and engaging deeply with the world around her.

An avid lover of nature, Mary found solace in her gardens, where she cultivated beautiful roses alongside an array of fruits, vegetables and florals. Her artistic side flourished as she painted and crocheted, filling her home with warmth and creativity.  Mary was also a devoted horsewoman, sharing her passion by being an active member of a local horse club.

A proud graduate of American Fork High School, Mary remained engaged and vibrant throughout her later years, immersing herself in audiobooks and enjoying conversations with her trusty companion, Alexa. Her legacy lives on through her children and numerous stepchildren, who will forever cherish her love and lessons.

In honoring Mary's spirit, we celebrate her artistic heart, her love for nature, and the indelible mark she left on all our lives, the beautiful friends she made at the senior living center where she made decorations and volunteered for the Holidays. She will be profoundly missed but will forever live on in our memories and hearts.

Mary is survived by her daughter Vickie, and her grandchildren-Tina, Stacey, Nick, and Tony, and great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Gavin, Zechariah, Gabrielle, Tayah, Aiden, Lucas, and great -great grandchildren, Mikinlee, Berklee, Halstyn. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Lourene & Alfred Hansen, her spouse Kendall and her brothers her brothers-Arthur, Earl, Howard, & Laurence.

Mary's family invites all who knew and loved her to gather in reflection of her beautiful life. Funeral services will be held on December 22, 2025, at Anderson & Sons Lone Peak Chapel, commencing at noon, following a public viewing beginning at 10:45 am. Interment will follow at the American Fork cemetery, located at 600 North Center Street, American Fork, UT 84003.