Darlene Lucille Nott Moffitt

1927 - 2017

Darlene Lucille Nott Moffitt

St. George - On December 27, 2017 Darlene Lucille Nott Moffitt suddenly left us to go be with her precious Clair. We were blessed to spend one last Christmas with her before her health took a sudden decline.

Darlene was born June 21, 1927 to Donald Marsden Nott and Myrtle Esther Densley in Salt Lake City, Utah. When she was 17, she married Blaine Elwood Nelson, Sr. and to this union they had one son Blaine Elwood Nelson, Jr. They were later divorced. She married Clair Easton Moffitt and they had three sons, David Clair, Steven Keith, and Robert Donald Moffitt. Clair and Darlene were married for 54 years before he passed in 2003.

A highlight in Darlene's life was the time she worked as a switchboard operator at the Utah State Capital handling thousands of calls the old-fashioned way. She later was promoted to working as a secretary for the State Treasurer for the state of Utah. She always talked fondly about these times.

She also loved her grandchildren and loved to play games with them when they were little. She loved to crochet and made beautiful things.

One of Darlene's favorite things to do was to go on the yearly family vacation to Mexico. She was a trooper on these trips with extra energy and was not going to be left out of any activity. Our family has very fond memories of these trips.

At the time of Steven's passing Darlene became a resident at the Retreat at Sun River. She was a sweet person with a sense of humor, but also a little bit devious and strong willed, as I am sure the staff at the Retreat can attest to.

The family wished to extend their gratitude for the gentle care by the staff at the Retreat and their genuine concern over her health during her stay and at the extra care that was shown when she passed. We also thank Applegate Hospice staff for their loving care.

Darlene lived a long full life to the age of 90 and we know that she is happy to be reunited with the family that has passed before her. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Clair, sons Robert and Steven. She is survived by Blaine and Chris Nelson, David and Bonnie Moffitt, grandchildren Mark, Jill, Trish, Josh, Brooke, Christopher, and 11 great grandchildren, and 3 great- great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 South Bluff, St. George, UT, Friday, January 5, 2018 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm followed by a short memorial service. Following the service everyone is invited to stay and share memories and food. Burial will take place January 6, 2018 at 11:00 am at Tonaquint Cemetery.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to sign her guestbook at www.spilsburymortuary.com.