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Constance Durfee Obituary
1938 - 2013
Constance Bailey Durfee died September 28, 2013 in Bountiful, Utah. She was born February 13, 1938 in Moab, Utah to Jerald E. Bailey and Mary Taylor Barton Bailey. She lived in Monticello until the age of two when her family moved to Anaconda, Montana where she spent the rest of her childhood years. She graduated from Anaconda High School and attended both Western Montana College and Brigham Young University where she met her husband Milo Vaughn Durfee. They were married in the Idaho Falls Temple on March 22, 1957. They moved from Provo to Oakland, California area until a few years before Milo passed away. They moved to Taylorsville, Utah where Milo passed away on November 19, 1973. She continued to raise her seven children there in Taylorsville until moving to Grantsville after her retirement from Abbott Laboratories. She was an active member of the LDS Church and served in many callings. She loved music and was always a member of her ward choir. The most important things in her life were her testimony and her family. She had many special friendships with those from her ward, Abbott and the Daughter of the Utah Pioneers. She was a wonderful example to us all and we'll miss her very much, but we are happy she is with Dad again.
She is survived by her siblings: Dennis M. Bailey (Margie), Russell K. Bailey (Marcia), Deborah B. Smith (Jerry), Margaret B Staib (Chuck), sister-in-law Jane Latham Bailey Griffiths, children: Vaughn R. Durfee (Tammy), Janell D. Lieber (Mike), Warren B. Durfee (Anna), Chad D. Durfee (Jill), Jeffrey M. Durfee (JoAnn), Milo J. Durfee, Tyler L. Durfee (Tonya), 38 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren and many extended family members. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Jeffrey Barton Bailey, two brothers who died in infancy and one great grandchild.
Viewing will be held Thursday, October 3 at the LDS Chapel, 3495 W 4850 S, Taylorsville, Utah from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Viewing also to be held in the Grantsville LDS Chapel, 81 Church Street, Grantsville, Utah, on Friday, October 4, 9:30-10:45 a.m. followed by the funeral services in the same building at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Valley View Memorial Park, 4335 W 4100 S, West Valley City, Utah.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in honor of Connie's love of missionary work (she has five grandchildren currently serving) to the LDS General Missionary Fund. Online condolences at www.larkincares.com.
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Janell Durfee Lieber
October 8, 2013
We appreciate all of the love and support we have received from all of our friends and family who loved our mom so much! She was a shining example to us all. She was very determined and willing to fight for so long. She seemed to decide a few weeks before her death that she was ready to reunite with our dad that she had been away from for 40 years. I'm sure it was a glorious reunion when they were able to meet again on the other side of the veil.
Thanks again for all of the love and support.
Linda Williams
October 4, 2013
Sorry to hear of the passing of Connie. She was a great person and will be missed by everyone.
Fred and Sheila Priwo
October 4, 2013
WE worked with Connie for many years at Abbott, in fact she made us a beautiful quilt for our Wedding and Tammy did our flowers for our wedding. SHe alwasy made me smile and laugh and was a true special friend and person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be in your heart forever and always! Love, Fred and Sheila Priwo
Minnie Wunderlich
October 4, 2013
I will miss you dear Aunt Connie. I always loved coming over and spending time with the family. I wish we could have seen each other more often. Love to all my Durfee cousins. May God go with you at this time of loss and adjustment. Thinking of you all.
Adele Connell
October 3, 2013
Dear Brother Durfee (Vaughn and Tammy),
How sad I was to learn of the death of your sweet mother. And I am so sorry for your loss. Things will never be quite the same without her. Losing your mom after so many years of her being a wdow is just such a sad event. I pray that the Spirit of the Lord will comfort you and that you will feel of the joy that she now has in being with her sweetheart after being separated for so many many years. May Heavenly Father bless and be with you and comfort you especially at this time of your grief.
Jane Latham Bailey Griffith
October 3, 2013
Connie--a good person through and through. She always had a smile on her face and I don't believe I ever heard her say anything negative or mean about anyone. I was so touched when I discovered that I was included in the obituary. The gesture brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for being so thoughtful. What an honor it is to be tied to the Bailey family forever. I love you all. Connie, love to you--until we meet again.
Anita Chidester
October 3, 2013
I was sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy. Your in our prayers.
Amie Wells Chandler
October 3, 2013
I loved your Mom a lot and she was a beautiful woman. I will miss her. My prayers are for her children that are left behind. But what a glorious reunion it was the day your Dad was able to come and get you Mom. Your family is very blessed to have had her in your lives. May God be with you at this time of sorrow. Please make sure Janell is okay. My thoughts are with her at this time as well.
Amber Jorgensen
October 3, 2013
She was a great woman. I have many great memories of her and my dad working at Abbott. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sterling & Marie Shosted
October 2, 2013
Rest in Heavenly peace Constance (you know our deal).
K Carlile
October 2, 2013
Chad and Jill and family,
We are sure sorry to read about your mom and grandmother's passing. She must of been a pretty special lady if she had you all part of her family. What a blessing the gospel gives us hope and peace and the knowledge we will see our family again that passes on. We love and miss you in our ward.
Valden and Karen Carlile
Vivian Peck
October 2, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to Connie's family. She was truly a beautiful person both inside and out. I will miss her dearly.
October 2, 2013
To Connie's family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time, Connie always had a smile and she will be missed. I knew Connie from payroll at Abbott.
Mary Cook -
Nita Malzahn
October 2, 2013
My sincere regrets to all of Connie's family. I considered her a kind and genuine friend/co-worker. I will always remember her pleasant smile and thoughtful words.
David Mecham
October 1, 2013
We express our sincere condolenses to Connie's family. Connie set an example of kindness and optimism and lifted others with her smile and warmth. We will miss her, David and Tisha Mecham
Linda Johnson
October 1, 2013
My thoughts & prayers go out to your family. Connie was a wonderful lady &
friend to everyone.
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