Marilyn Eva Ray Atkinson

Marilyn Eva Ray Atkinson 1938 ~ 2007 Marilyn Atkinson, our beloved sister, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother and loving friend, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 3, 2007.Marilyn was born July 8, 1938 in Los Angeles, California to Fay Ella Harris Ray and Evan Dawson Ray. She was raised in South Weber, Utah, and educated in Davis County Schools. She attended Clinton Elementary, North Davis Jr. High and graduated from Davis High School in 1956 and Kaysville Seminary. She attended Weber State College and graduated in Cosmetology. She practiced as a beautician and took great pride in serving her patrons. They always said she had the "Midas touch." She enjoyed crocheting, music, quilting, cooking, gardening/flowers, traveling and attending concerts. Marilyn loved people and her family and friends. She had a great compassionate heart and gave support, encouragement and inspiration to those around her. She had a deep abiding faith, knowledge and testimony of her Savior Jesus Christ. Marilyn was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She faithfully fulfilled many callings, serving in Primary, Young Women's, and Relief Society. She served a full-time mission to the Central British Mission from September 1963-1965. After her mission, she worked in the General Missionary Department of the Church and had many sweet inspirational experiences there with colleagues and friends. She married Elvin W. Atkinson on November 9, 1973 in the Manti Temple. While they were married, she assisted him in his Bell View Nursery Business. They shared many activities and traveling adventures. One of their most favorite trips was to Israel, the Holy Land, and the Orson Hyde Dedication. They fulfilled a calling to the Billings, Montana Mission, 1983-1985. Another highlight assignment was serving at the Provo Temple. Marilyn is survived by her sisters, Joyce A. (Dale) Brown, Darlene V. Ray, four step-children, Karen (Bill) Cook, Chris (Thayne) Rasmussen, Colleen (Rob) Hofheins, Bernhard Atkinson, 27 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Don and stepsons, Felix, Barry and Elvin W. Jr. Services will be held on Saturday September 8, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the services. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens. Online condolence to larkinmortuary.com