Dorothy Ileen Morrison Carroll

1930 ~ 2008

Our loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, 2008, surrounded by her family following surgery.Ileen was born December 28, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter of Joseph Smith Morrison and Marie Allenbach Morrison.

She was a sole survivor as her parents and two sisters preceded her in death following a tragic motor vehicle accident in 1948. Many difficulties followed Ileen throughout her life. In spite of this, she had many accomplishments.

She married her sweetheart, Dean Dorian Carroll on June 6, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were blessed with 10 children and a great posterity. Ileen was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in numerous callings including Primary President, Relief Society President, Blazer Leader and Family History Center Director with her husband for over 10 years. She had many talents and enjoyed handicrafts.

Ileen is survived by her loving husband, Dean; her children, Sheri (Dustin-deceased) Forgie, Craig (Carol) Carroll, Mary (Delbert) Rushton, Cathy (Gary) Fisher, Tamara (Thomas) Reed, Cynthia (Richard) Foote, Diana (Michael) Olson, Ruth (Michael) Denney, Julie (Michael) Banks and Dorian (Carrie) Carroll. Ileen was also blessed with 26 grandchildren and their spouses as well as 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15th, 11:00 a.m. at the Telford Ward, 1834 E. Creek Road, Sandy. A viewing will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Mountain View Mortuary, 3115 E. 7800 So. and Thursday morning from 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. prior to services at the church.

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