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Marlene Dent Obituary
She had a full, glorious life with her family always at the center. She is now at peace and free of pain.
Marlene was born May 11, 1932 in SLC, UT. She married her eternal love, George Gaylord Dent on October 20, 1950 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were together on Earth for 54 years but with each other always and forever.
Marlene was a passionate supporter of her children and grandchildren and, as a master-fan, easily spent more than 10,000 hours as a spectator and sponsor of their sports and activities. We know she will carry this on from heaven. At her core she was a kind, compassionate, and generous human being - unless you were an official at one of her kids sporting events.
She was an award-winning holiday decorator and pleased hundreds with her spectacular Christmas village displays. In addition to raising her kids, she worked most of her life outside the home, including 20 years for HUD where she helped thousands of families find and buy a home as a Realty Specialist. Her mind was sharp as a tack and she wasn't afraid to speak her mind.
Marlene is survived by two daughters Pam (Jay) Anderson and Lisa (Rich) Absher and one son Danny (Kim), two daughter's-in-law Sharon Dent (Gaylord-deceased) and Pam Dietz (Brad-deceased), 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, a sister Wanda (Alex) Pahl, a brother Ronald Freeman, a sister-in-law Kathy Freeman (Charles-deceased) and a brother-in-law Homer Williams (Betty-deceased). Preceded in death by husband George, two sons Gaylord and Brad Dent and one grandson Michael Dent.
Graveside services will be held at Noon on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 E. Dimple Dell Road (10600 S), Sandy, UT. Visitation will immediately precede graveside services beginning at 11 a.m. For those attending in person, social distancing and masks are encouraged, especially indoors.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.larkincares.com.
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Kathy Freeman
June 11, 2020
It was a blessing and privilege to know and be with Marlene and her family. She shared her love and support in all that we needed. We loved her very much. I know Chick was among the throng waiting to greet her back to her heavenly home. What a joyous reunion with her loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers for comfort and happy remembrances to each family member.
Wanda Pahl
June 3, 2020
Our Dear Sister. May you now Rest in Peace as you are now reunited with your Husband Gaylord and your two sons. We will miss you. I Will always Love you.
Ethel Taylor
June 3, 2020
the whole family were our neighbors across the street on rose park for yrs,our kids played together ,very sweet lady ,gay was my son kellys friend, did know he passed, so sorry for your loss.ethel taylor
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Larkin Sunset Gardens - Sandy1950 East Dimple Dell Road 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, UT 84092
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12:00 p.m.
Larkin Sunset Gardens - Sandy1950 East Dimple Dell Road 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, UT 84092
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