Obituary: DODGE, JEAN

Jean Louise Leonard DodgeJune 7, 1928 ~ Aug. 2, 2012Our kind, tender, loving, wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the U of U Hospital after complications from her long struggle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Through the generosity of the University's Palliative Care Unit, she was allowed to receive family and friends and profess her love and say her goodbyes.She was a giving soul and it was shown by her career as a nurse working at both the LDS Hospital and Primary Children's Hospital. Her greatest legacy was her sense of humor, giving heart, compassion and her constant encouragement.She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Myron A Dodge, her five daughters, Michele Lewis (David Paul), Janeen Nielsen (Brent), Leslie Hughes (John), Kathryn Knott (Darrell), and Rebecca Okland; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; her sisters Melba Ross Shaw, June Bell, Monty Basso and Bonnie Murray. She is preceded in death by her parents, Irving Montgomery Leonard and Eunice Effie Allred Leonard, her sister Gladys Gibson and her brother Ray H.J. Leonard.The world has lost another angel. She was loved by all and will be forever missed. We thank you Mother.Graveside services will be held Monday, August 6, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens located at 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah. Online condolences may be made at www.larkincares.com