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Jean Dodge Obituary
6/7/1928 ~ 8/2/2012
Our kind, tender, loving, wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the U of U Hospital after complications from her long struggle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Through the generosity of the University's Palliative Care Unit, she was allowed to receive family and friends and profess her love and say her goodbyes.
She was a giving soul and it was shown by her career as a nurse working at both the LDS Hospital and Primary Children's Hospital. Her greatest legacy was her sense of humor, giving heart, compassion and her constant encouragement.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Myron A Dodge, her five daughters, Michele Lewis (David Paul), Janeen Nielsen (Brent), Leslie Hughes (John), Kathryn Knott (Darrell), and Rebecca Okland; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; her sisters Melba Ross Shaw, June Bell, Monty Basso and Bonnie Murray. She is preceded in death by her parents, Irving Montgomery Leonard and Eunice Effie Allred Leonard, her sister Gladys Gibson and her brother Ray H.J. Leonard.
The world has lost another angel. She was loved by all and will be forever missed. We thank you Mother.
Graveside services will be held Monday, August 6, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens located at 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah. Online condolences may be made at www.larkincares.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Janie Moysh
August 8, 2012
My love and prayers are with the Dodge family and especially to Kathy and the Knott family. I feel like I know her mom because of the incredible giving and loving person that Kathy is! I love you Kathy and know that your mom will always be near you and grateful for the tender love and care you gave her.
August 6, 2012
Aunt Jean was one in a million. Always had a smile and never had anything bad to say. We will miss her.
Love Denny & family
Debby Huff
August 6, 2012
Myron, I'm so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. I always loved to see her to get her teeth cleaned. She always made me laugh! She had such a great sense of humor despite all the pain she was in. I'm glad she is finally out of pain. I'll miss her! Debby
August 6, 2012
Kathy and family. Want you to know my family is thinking of all of you and that we are so sorry for the loss of your mom.... Stacy Schwab and family
Vicki (Leonard) Atencio
August 6, 2012
Uncle Myron and family,
Very Sorry to hear about Aunt Jean. Aunt Jean was a wonderful lady. Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you. Wish I would have been able to make it to the services.
Love you all, Geno, Vicki and family
August 6, 2012
Jean was a "wonderful,fun loving person" I still remember her laugh. Prayers for Myron & the girls.
Kim Little Mason (Idaho Falls, Idaho)
Kim Smith
August 6, 2012
Janeen I am really sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. May your memories of her bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kim
Machele Page
August 6, 2012
Janeen, Thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry for your loss. Know that God will be with you and your family, He is a God of love and comfort.
Sincerely,
Machele
Kelly Hughes
August 6, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Jean's family.... Lots of memories of my grandma Doris telling me about her and her cousin Jean...
I'm truly sorry to not be able to attend her grave side service, I just now got an Email from my Aunt Kay and Uncle Delance on her passing.. She will be greatly missed by all who new her
August 6, 2012
Janeen,
My heart goes out to you at the loss of your beloved Mother. Your tireless devotion was a beautiful gift of love and I know that she was aware and very greatful for your acts of service. Find peace and comfort in your memories and know that you were a good and faithful daughter.
My sympathies to you
Karin Orme SLCSD
Tami Blackburn
August 6, 2012
Becky, I sm ao sorry to hear about your mother. I know how much you lived her. i will keep you in my prayers.
Love, Tami
Don & Mary Phillips, Billings Mission-2011-13
August 5, 2012
Dear Leslie & Family,
It is with Love & Sympathy that we send to you. We have many sweet memories of your dear mother. May she rest in peace and may each of you be comforted to know that you can be together forever as a family. Give our love to your father too.
You Leslie will always be one of our dear babysitters and we pray that all is well for you and your family.
With Friendship & Love,
Carol Hatch
August 5, 2012
Myron and girls our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jean was such a wonderful person and a ray of sunshine.
Our love.
Carol Hatch, Kim Mason and Karla Spjut
Bonnie Murray
August 5, 2012
Jean was my sister, best friend and my role model. I will deeply miss her. I will be there for anyone that needs me. My heart goes out to her beautiful daughters and husband.
Love Bonnie
Jan Roberts
August 5, 2012
Such a lovely lady to have known. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy Thompson
August 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Jean always had a smile on her face no matter how much pain she was in. I am glad that I was able to see her and visit with her at the shower. She will truely be missed. May she RIP.
Lee Warner Higbee
August 5, 2012
Jean was one of the kindest women I have ever known. May you receive God's comfort at this time.
Barbara Helige
August 5, 2012
I have never met this lady, but if she is anything like her daughter Leslie Hughs then she is a fantastic lady and A very special lady. May she R.I.P. My deepest sympathy to the family...
Suzanne (Pilati) Lowell
August 5, 2012
Dear family, although I haven't seen Jean for a very, very long time, she has crossed my mind many, many times over the years, always remembering her as so sweet and kind. Jean was surely a "special soul". May God bless you and give you some comfort during this sorrowful time. Thinking of you, Jan.
August 5, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jean was a remarkable person, we were privileged to have known her. The Suazo's (Alicia, Emilio, Julio and Pete)
Shauna Vincent-Roller
August 4, 2012
I wanted to say goodbye to Jean. You were like a 2nd mother to me. I will miss your always smiling face and your laugh. Give my sister a hug for me. And my prayers and thoughts are with all the. Dodge girls, especially Jan, may your memories give you comfort
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