Virginia Louise Jakeman
"Dolly"
1922 ~ 2008
Virginia Louise Jakeman "Dolly" 1922-2008, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 in Murray, Utah.Virginia was born on January 25, 1922 in Vacaville, California. She married the love of her life J.W. Jakeman on July 20, 1940 in Washoe County, Nevada. Together they had nine children whom they raised in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Virginia had a passion for cooking, sewing, gardening and life. She enjoyed being surrounded by her loved ones and was happiest when she was doing for others, whether it was preparing a meal fresh from her garden, sewing one of her many beautiful projects, or sharing a good laugh. She was the strength of her family, and will continue to live on in the memories of all who knew and loved her.
Virginia is survived by her children: J.W. "Bud", Jr. (Jan) Jakeman, Walter L. (Carole) Jakeman, Darrell D. (Joan) Jakeman, Carol (Brian) Kilcrease, Karen (Mark) Lindhardt, Rubin Lynn Jakeman, Shane (Setti) Jakeman, William H. Jakeman and her many grand and great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her husband J.W. Jakeman, and her daughter Sharon Jakeman. The family would like to extend to
Claudia Kilcrease their deepest gratitude and appreciation for the loving care she provided Virginia.
A viewing in Virginia's honor will be held Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 10-11 a.m., Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Interment and graveside dedication will commence afterwards at the Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84117. Online condolences www.larkincares.com