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Saundra Maeser Obituary
1937 ~ 2020
Softly and tenderly Saundra Zirker Maeser left mortality early in the morning on Sunday, November 15, 2020. She fought a two-and-a-half-year battle against pancreatic cancer. Saundra was born in Myton, UT on July 10, 1937 to Willis Norman Zirker and Mary Fredonia Forsyth. She had two brothers, Norman Forsyth Zirker and William Roe Zirker. Saundra grew up in her beloved San Diego, California. She married Earl Stanford Maeser on July 27, 1963. She was predeceased by her parents; her brothers; a daughter-in-law ,Tanya Ellis Maeser; and her huband, Earl, who passed away in July, 2020. Saundra and Earl are survived by six children: Amanda (Mark Rasmussen) of West Linn, OR; Earl Stanford Jr. (Lorah Evans) of Lehi, UT; Mark (Ann Hasek) of Lindon, UT; Jon (Anna Lalbeharry) of Millcreek, UT; Meredith (Paul Gardner) of Grand Junction, CO; and Nate (Tanya Ellis, deceased) of Midway, UT. They were blessed with 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
There will be a viewing Friday evening, November 20, 2020 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, Murray, UT for friends and family. We will be wearing masks and practicing social distancing.
Funeral services will be live streamed on Facebook on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 11:00 AM. For a complete tribute to Saundra and a link to view the service, please go to: https://www.jenkins-soffe.com/obituaries.
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Chuck Spence
November 20, 2020
I was saddened to hear of Saundra's passing but happy that she is reunited with her beloved Earl, with only a four month separation and her other family members as well. While serving with Earl at the Genesis Youth Corrections Center and working with him at DCED I became friends with Saundra and Earl loved her so much! My last visit with Earl and Saundra in their home was a happy memory and I so admired Saundra as she recounted her struggle with pancreatic cancer. As mentioned, I'm very sorry for the loss that her family will feel, but overjoyed that, in just a short period of time, she's now with Earl - Forever!!! - Chuck Spence
Gary Blake
November 19, 2020
When I was called as Grant Stake Patriarch, Saundra and Earl sweetly allowed me to visit them and learn about my new calling. Earl was sad to no longer serve but graciously encouraged me. Saundra gave me the recording devices and the chair covering she had made to hold the microphone. I continue to use it for each blessing I give and think of both of them each time. I admired their example for many years and I have been deeply saddened to see their health decline so dramatically. Gary Blake
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