Stephanie Frances Wilson

Stephanie Frances Wuerch Wilson, 69, passed away surrounded by her family on January 6, 2026, in South Jordan, Utah. Born on March 23, 1956, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to the late Eldon Otto Wuerch and Adeline Ruth Mueller Wuerch, Stephanie lived a life defined by care, competence, and an unwavering focus on others.

A Life of Service and Resilience

Stephanie graduated summa cum laude from the Capital University School of Nursing, beginning a distinguished nursing career that spanned over 40 years. She served patients in the Respiratory ICU at Intermountain LDS Hospital and later dedicated many years to the Quality Department at Jordan Valley Medical Center.

Her professional expertise was matched by her extraordinary personal resilience. Twenty-two years ago, Stephanie was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer; her survival at that time was unprecedented. She lived the following two decades to the absolute fullest, defying the odds with strength and grace before recently succumbing to the disease.

Family and Adventure

On June 15, 1980, she married her lifelong partner, Scott William Wilson, originally of Salt Lake City. The couple wed in Stephanie's hometown of Gallipolis, beginning a 45-year journey of love and family.

Stephanie's greatest joy was her family. She was the ultimate "Swim Mom" and

"Snowboarding Mom," always cheering the loudest from the sidelines. An avid athlete and traveler, she was happiest on the move-whether she was skiing through Utah powder, wake surfing on the lake, or hiking in the mountains she loved. Her adventurous spirit was sparked early; at 17, she traveled to the Soviet Union with a troop of Girl Scouts. She also looked toward the stars, maintaining a lifelong interest in astronomy and traveling to chase the path of solar eclipses.

Faith and Community

A faithful member of Mount Tabor Lutheran Church in Salt Lake City and a board member of Crossroads Urban Center, Stephanie lived her faith through action. She was a woman who always knew the right thing to say at the right time and consistently prioritized the needs of others above her own. She loved nature, a good party, and told a great story. Her warmth made her the heart of every gathering, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her as a friend.

Survivors

Stephanie is survived by her devoted husband, Scott William Wilson; her son, Zachary Scott Wilson (Megan Morrison); her daughter, Alexandra Stephanie Wilson (Maxwell Askren); and her four beloved grandchildren: Nova Megan Wilson, Luca Maximilian Askren, Rochlan Zachary Wilson, and Adeline Alexandra Askren. She is also survived by her brother, Richard Wuerch, and her sister, Christine Widrig. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Service Information

Celebration of Life: A service will be held at Mount Tabor Lutheran Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. If interested in attending, please reach out to the family for details.

Memorial Donations: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Stephanie's honor to the Crossroads Urban Center.