Obituary: HORNE, DAWN

Dawn Westhoff Horne1941 - 2012Dawn Horne, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend passed away on August 1, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. She possessed such a will to live and fought to the end. She exceeded everyone's expectations, she will be dearly missed. Dawn Westhoff Horne was born in Chicago on October 24, 1941. She was the oldest child of Edward Eugene and Mary Isek Westhoff. The family relocated to Springville, Utah where she graduated from Springville High School in 1959. She met Walter Ludlow and they were married in 1959, later divorced. Together they had three children Walter, Jill, and James. Dawn married Reid Horne in 1970, later divorced. Dawn graduated from BYU School of Nursing in 1971 specializing in mother and baby care. She was also a landlady and managed her own properties. Dawn loved the fine arts, bowling, animals, watching movies, and traveling the world. Her day wasn't complete until she read the entire morning paper and watched the evening news. She was an intelligent woman who loved to read and follow politics. She was an active member in the philanthropic sorority Epsilon Sigma Alpha, and the Pioneer Theatre Guild. She was very charitable and spent countless hours in the service of others. All can attest to her generosity and to her unconditional love, beauty, grace, warmth, and concern for others. The family would like to express our love and appreciation to Dawn's daughter Jill who provided devoted and loving care as her personal nurse. A special thanks to doctor and friend, Dr. Nicki Switzer. The family also thanks many supportive friends.Dawn was preceded in death by her parents and sister. She is survived by her brother, Ronald; children: Walter (Sheila), Jill (Mike); James (Monica); grandchildren Sarah (Peter), Paul, Hannah, Grace, Matthew, and Lucas; and her cat Miss Kitty Two Two. We love you and appreciate all that you have done.Condolences and memories may be sent to the family at larkinmortuary.com. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 7:00 PM at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the services.