Obituary: HOUGH, CONNIE

Connie Susan HoughMarch 21, 1950 ~ April 29, 2013Connie Susan Hough, our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on April 29, 2013 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Connie was born on March 21, 1950, in Pocatello, Idaho to Cecil L. and Thora S. Hough. She graduated from Davis High School in 1969 and later received her Bachelor's Degree in communications from California State Sacramento. She was an employee of the IRS for 40 years and was working as a supervisory taxpayer advocate in Cheyenne, Wyoming at the time of her diagnosis.Connie was always ready for an adventure. She loved traveling, kayaking, snowshoeing, reading (particularly romance novels), hiking, and shopping. She had a love and talent for dancing, especially belly dancing and Flamenco. She had a passion for volunteering and spent many years volunteering for the Red Cross and PBS. He family was of utmost importance to her, and she loved vacationing with her sister and spending time with her parents. Christmas was one of her favorite times of the year, and the holidays will not be the same without her decorations and potato casserole. The last few weeks of Connie's life were spent at the North Canyon Care Center. The family wishes to thank the care center and hospice staff for their professional and tender care of Connie. Connie fought her last battle with amazing strength and dignity.Connie is survived by her parents, Cecil and Thora Hough of Kaysville; and by her siblings: Richard (Debbie) Hough, James (Linda) Hough, and Janet Hough. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, as well as many wonderful friends.Funeral services will be held Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends may visit family one hour prior to services at the mortuary. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Red Cross or American Cancer Society. Condolences may be shared at: www.lindquistmortuary.com