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Marylou Leavitt Obituary
Marylou Cunningham Leavitt passed away March 2, 2014. She was born July 23, 1928, to James V. and Amelia Zetta Ciacco Mitchell in Tacoma, Wash. She was later adopted by her step-father, James Buchanan Cunningham. She married Ralph Davis Leavitt in 1979. They were sealed in the Logan Temple in 1980.
Marylou was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved the scriptures and found joy in family life. She cherished her association with her sisters, Joanna, Carlee and Elizabeth and many beloved friends. She will be remembered for her love of the temple, creative writing and music.
She is survived by her husband, 10 children, two step-children, 53 grandchildren and 55 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Lucas Kipp Leon Baty.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 7, 2014 at noon in the River View 8th Ward, 287 West River Chapel Road (11600 So.), Draper. Prior to the funeral, (10 to 11:45 a.m.) family and friends may gather to offer condolences. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 1 p.m. in the Afton, Wyo., Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Primary Children's Hospital. Online condolences: www.larkinmortuary.com.
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March 6, 2014
You would not know that Marylou had any step children, she treated and prayed for her and Ralph's children with the same love and concern. She will be missed so Very, Very Much!
March 6, 2014
Marylou Cunningham Leavitt was a dear friend. We became acquainted many years ago when she moved to Rexburg and began working at RIcks College.
Her poetry attracted my attention, and I began setting many of her poems to music. A large number of our hymns, songs, and choral pieces have been published. Most notable is the hymn "We Listen To a Prophet's Voice" found in the 1985 LDS hymnbook. "Father, Bless our Sacred Homes" (and one other) is included in "The Choirbook" that is published by the Church.
Her writing is brilliant, and beautiful. Many of her poems are absolutely sublime. I hope to make a complete listing of all of our published songs and choral pieces that are published, and I plan to compile all of our songs that are not published and hope to send them to all of you.
Besides all of this, Marylou had a keen mind, and was at her best when she wrote about gospel subjects. She was a wonderful friend to me and Julie. We will miss her. Heaven will be richer and more beautiful now that she is there.
Love, Darwin and Julie Wolford
March 6, 2014
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted by the God of peace (Romans 15:33).
March 5, 2014
She will be missed from everyone who knew her.
Love Rick and Carolyn Gulbransen
By Marylou Cunningham Leavitt
John 16:21
March 5, 2014
She was a living treasure. Love her with all my heart. Miss her! Linda Parker
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