Lita Davila Willmore

1923 ~ 2008

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Lita Willmore, age 85, died May 13,2008 of natural causes. Lita was born March 17, 1923 in Tampico, Mexico. She came to the United States as a young adult, married and had four children. She was proud to be a naturalized citizen and was active in community affairs.

Lita was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a deep faith. She served in many callings including as a missionary in the Arcadia, California mission and as a temple worker in the Houston Temple.

Lita is survived by her brother, Manuel Davila, Tucson; four children, Brenda (Steve) Williamson, Ted (Suzanne) Willmore, Ernie (Karen) Willmore, Myrna (Rick) Pluff-Owen; 14 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff at the Canyon Rim Care Center for their loving care of Lita.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, where she will be interred. Online condolences at www.serenicare.com

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