Sherry Lynne Latimer

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Sherry Lynne Latimer, 77, who passed away on January 3, 2025 after a long courageous battle with COPD surrounded by her loved ones. 

Sherry was born on June 16, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Norman Jed Mitchell and Margaret Virginia Pass. 

She was married to the love of her life, Paul Nathan Latimer, for 31 years. 

Sherry attended and graduated from West High School in 1965 and lived out her life in Magna, Utah where she met her life long friends Dave and Alicia Jones.

She worked and retired from the State Office of Vital Records.

Her passions in life were her children and family, her love of dance and all kinds of music, specifically Classic Country and Rock and Roll, which love she passed down to her children and grandchildren. She was a lot of fun and her smile lit up a room. She enjoyed card and board games where she was extremely competitive and hated losing. She was an exceptional bowler and was on numerous leagues throughout her life. She was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and coordinated Sunday dinners with family around the games. 

Mom made any holiday fun and Christmas was a magical time for everyone, which created so many cherished traditions. 

Sherry was a beautiful dancer and when the music was playing she couldn’t help but get up and move her feet and body to the rhythm. 

Sherry is survived by her husband Paul, her children, Michael (Sherrie) Alvord, David (Shawna) Mitchell, Marcie Alvord, Jodi (Bryan) Bruner, Amanda (Dustin) Fowler, her 22 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren; siblings, Gayle, Scott, Jedene, Rochelle, and Nancy, and her best friend Alicia.

Preceded in death by her parents, her brother Michael, her grandson, Michael Tyler, and her best friend Dave Jones. 

Her family would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to Inspiration Hospice for their tender love and care for mom -- specifically, her hospice nurse Kristy and her CNA Nora. 

We will be doing a Celebration of Life at a later date.