Bonnie Jean Luker Curtis was born July 28, 1932 to William Caleb and Lena Vernie Jones Luker in Salt Lake City. She graduated from South High School, Class of 1951.
She was sealed to her high school sweetheart and eternal companion, Jay Kent Curtis, on Wednesday, May 28, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. From 1955 to 1965, they made their home in Magna, residing at 3380 South Fairlane Street (7655 West). In 1965, they moved to 1441 West Fernwood Drive (4395 South) in Taylorsville.
Bonnie's vigor for life, for the people around her, and for the Lord was apparent every day of her life. She had a contagious laugh and found ways to nurture and serve everywhere she went.
She was a meticulous record-keeper and loved working in the banking industry for many years. Her most prized work was being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She committed much of her time and energy to gathering her loved ones for any type of celebration.
She served faithfully as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ministering to many along the path of her life. She fulfilled five missions alongside her sweetheart with great joy.
She is survived by her five stalwart children, Sandra Gayle (Scott) Clark, serving an LDS mission in The Netherlands; Stephen Kent (Barbara) Curtis, Salt Lake City; Stuart Brent (Caralee) Curtis, serving an LDS mission in The Netherlands; Sherman Dale (Mary) Curtis, Herriman; and Susan Marlee Curtis (Christine Burrows), Salt Lake City; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; as well as siblings, Dolores Anderson, Salt Lake City; LaVerne Walton, St. George; and William Luker, Laie, Hawaii. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Kent Curtis; and daughter-in-law, Barbara.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Taylorsville Fifteenth Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1457 West Atherton Drive (4340 South) in Taylorsville. A viewing was held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road (1700 West) in Taylorsville and prior to the services at the church on Wednesday from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Aunt Bonnie was laid to rest following the conclusion of the funeral services in the family plot at Redwood Memorial Estates Cemetery located at 6500 South Redwood Road (1700 West) in Taylorsville.
Summary of funeral services:
Funeral services were held under the direction of Bishop Jim Christensen.
The family prayer was offered by Staci Koudelka. Following the prayer, the casket was closed and family members commenced their procession into the chapel as “Families Can Be Together Forever” was playing on the organ.
The prelude music, accompaniment, and postlude music was offered by Paula Pack.
The chorister was LaVerne Walton.
The invocation was offered by Janice Thomas.
Musical numbers performed included: "Welcome, Welcome Sabbath Morning," which was performed by the congregation; "Love is Spoken Here," which was performed by Bonnie’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and “God Be With You Till We Meet Again,” which was performed by the congregation.
Speakers included: Stephen Curtis, Sandy Clark, Susan Curtis, Mikale Williamson, Ami Jo Curtis, Stuart Curtis, and Bishop Jim Christensen.
The benediction was offered by Daniel Curtis.
With “In Our Lovely Deseret” playing on the organ, the family exited the chapel and proceeded to Redwood Memorial Estates Cemetery, where the grave was dedicated by Sherman Curtis.
Pallbearers included: Stephen Curtis, Stuart Curtis, Sherman Curtis, Scott Curtis, Daniel Curtis, Chad Curtis, Drew Curtis, Preston Clark, Brian Clark, and Ammon Williamson.
Honorary pallbearers included: Bryce Curtis, Matthew Curtis, Judd Koudelka, Robert Cleveland, Dakota Cleveland, Austin Corbell, and Gavin Corbell.
She was sealed to her high school sweetheart and eternal companion, Jay Kent Curtis, on Wednesday, May 28, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. From 1955 to 1965, they made their home in Magna, residing at 3380 South Fairlane Street (7655 West). In 1965, they moved to 1441 West Fernwood Drive (4395 South) in Taylorsville.
Bonnie's vigor for life, for the people around her, and for the Lord was apparent every day of her life. She had a contagious laugh and found ways to nurture and serve everywhere she went.
She was a meticulous record-keeper and loved working in the banking industry for many years. Her most prized work was being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She committed much of her time and energy to gathering her loved ones for any type of celebration.
She served faithfully as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ministering to many along the path of her life. She fulfilled five missions alongside her sweetheart with great joy.
She is survived by her five stalwart children, Sandra Gayle (Scott) Clark, serving an LDS mission in The Netherlands; Stephen Kent (Barbara) Curtis, Salt Lake City; Stuart Brent (Caralee) Curtis, serving an LDS mission in The Netherlands; Sherman Dale (Mary) Curtis, Herriman; and Susan Marlee Curtis (Christine Burrows), Salt Lake City; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; as well as siblings, Dolores Anderson, Salt Lake City; LaVerne Walton, St. George; and William Luker, Laie, Hawaii. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Kent Curtis; and daughter-in-law, Barbara.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Taylorsville Fifteenth Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1457 West Atherton Drive (4340 South) in Taylorsville. A viewing was held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road (1700 West) in Taylorsville and prior to the services at the church on Wednesday from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Aunt Bonnie was laid to rest following the conclusion of the funeral services in the family plot at Redwood Memorial Estates Cemetery located at 6500 South Redwood Road (1700 West) in Taylorsville.
Summary of funeral services:
Funeral services were held under the direction of Bishop Jim Christensen.
The family prayer was offered by Staci Koudelka. Following the prayer, the casket was closed and family members commenced their procession into the chapel as “Families Can Be Together Forever” was playing on the organ.
The prelude music, accompaniment, and postlude music was offered by Paula Pack.
The chorister was LaVerne Walton.
The invocation was offered by Janice Thomas.
Musical numbers performed included: "Welcome, Welcome Sabbath Morning," which was performed by the congregation; "Love is Spoken Here," which was performed by Bonnie’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and “God Be With You Till We Meet Again,” which was performed by the congregation.
Speakers included: Stephen Curtis, Sandy Clark, Susan Curtis, Mikale Williamson, Ami Jo Curtis, Stuart Curtis, and Bishop Jim Christensen.
The benediction was offered by Daniel Curtis.
With “In Our Lovely Deseret” playing on the organ, the family exited the chapel and proceeded to Redwood Memorial Estates Cemetery, where the grave was dedicated by Sherman Curtis.
Pallbearers included: Stephen Curtis, Stuart Curtis, Sherman Curtis, Scott Curtis, Daniel Curtis, Chad Curtis, Drew Curtis, Preston Clark, Brian Clark, and Ammon Williamson.
Honorary pallbearers included: Bryce Curtis, Matthew Curtis, Judd Koudelka, Robert Cleveland, Dakota Cleveland, Austin Corbell, and Gavin Corbell.
Bonnie Jean Luker Curtis was born July 28, 1932 to William Caleb and Lena Vernie Jones Luker in Salt Lake City. She graduated from South High School, Class of 1951.
She was sealed to her high school sweetheart and eternal companion, Jay Kent Curtis, on Wednesday, May 28, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. From 1955 to 1965, they made their home in Magna, residing at 3380 South Fairlane Street (7655 West). In 1965, they moved to 1441 West Fernwood Drive (4395 South) in Taylorsville.
Bonnie's vigor for life, for the people around her, and for the Lord was apparent every day of her life. She had a contagious laugh and found ways to nurture and serve everywhere she went.
She was a meticulous record-keeper and loved working in the banking industry for many years. Her most prized work was being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She committed much of her time and energy to gathering her loved ones for any type of celebration.
She served faithfully as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ministering to many along the path of her life. She fulfilled five missions alongside her sweetheart with great joy.
She is survived by her five stalwart children, Sandra Gayle (Scott) Clark, serving an LDS mission in The Netherlands; Stephen Kent (Barbara) Curtis, Salt Lake City; Stuart Brent (Caralee) Curtis, serving an LDS mission in The Netherlands; Sherman Dale (Mary) Curtis, Herriman; and Susan Marlee Curtis (Christine Burrows), Salt Lake City; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; as well as siblings, Dolores Anderson, Salt Lake City; LaVerne Walton, St. George; and William Luker, Laie, Hawaii. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Kent Curtis; and daughter-in-law, Barbara.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Taylorsville Fifteenth Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1457 West Atherton Drive (4340 South) in Taylorsville. A viewing was held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road (1700 West) in Taylorsville and prior to the services at the church on Wednesday from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Aunt Bonnie was laid to rest following the conclusion of the funeral services in the family plot at Redwood Memorial Estates Cemetery located at 6500 South Redwood Road (1700 West) in Taylorsville.
Summary of funeral services:
Funeral services were held under the direction of Bishop Jim Christensen.
The family prayer was offered by Staci Koudelka. Following the prayer, the casket was closed and family members commenced their procession into the chapel as “Families Can Be Together Forever” was playing on the organ.
The prelude music, accompaniment, and postlude music was offered by Paula Pack.
The chorister was LaVerne Walton.
The invocation was offered by Janice Thomas.
Musical numbers performed included: "Welcome, Welcome Sabbath Morning," which was performed by the congregation; "Love is Spoken Here," which was performed by Bonnie’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and “God Be With You Till We Meet Again,” which was performed by the congregation.
Speakers included: Stephen Curtis, Sandy Clark, Susan Curtis, Mikale Williamson, Ami Jo Curtis, Stuart Curtis, and Bishop Jim Christensen.
The benediction was offered by Daniel Curtis.
With “In Our Lovely Deseret” playing on the organ, the family exited the chapel and proceeded to Redwood Memorial Estates Cemetery, where the grave was dedicated by Sherman Curtis.
Pallbearers included: Stephen Curtis, Stuart Curtis, Sherman Curtis, Scott Curtis, Daniel Curtis, Chad Curtis, Drew Curtis, Preston Clark, Brian Clark, and Ammon Williamson.
Honorary pallbearers included: Bryce Curtis, Matthew Curtis, Judd Koudelka, Robert Cleveland, Dakota Cleveland, Austin Corbell, and Gavin Corbell.
She was sealed to her high school sweetheart and eternal companion, Jay Kent Curtis, on Wednesday, May 28, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. From 1955 to 1965, they made their home in Magna, residing at 3380 South Fairlane Street (7655 West). In 1965, they moved to 1441 West Fernwood Drive (4395 South) in Taylorsville.
Bonnie's vigor for life, for the people around her, and for the Lord was apparent every day of her life. She had a contagious laugh and found ways to nurture and serve everywhere she went.
She was a meticulous record-keeper and loved working in the banking industry for many years. Her most prized work was being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She committed much of her time and energy to gathering her loved ones for any type of celebration.
She served faithfully as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ministering to many along the path of her life. She fulfilled five missions alongside her sweetheart with great joy.
She is survived by her five stalwart children, Sandra Gayle (Scott) Clark, serving an LDS mission in The Netherlands; Stephen Kent (Barbara) Curtis, Salt Lake City; Stuart Brent (Caralee) Curtis, serving an LDS mission in The Netherlands; Sherman Dale (Mary) Curtis, Herriman; and Susan Marlee Curtis (Christine Burrows), Salt Lake City; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; as well as siblings, Dolores Anderson, Salt Lake City; LaVerne Walton, St. George; and William Luker, Laie, Hawaii. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Kent Curtis; and daughter-in-law, Barbara.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Taylorsville Fifteenth Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 1457 West Atherton Drive (4340 South) in Taylorsville. A viewing was held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road (1700 West) in Taylorsville and prior to the services at the church on Wednesday from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Aunt Bonnie was laid to rest following the conclusion of the funeral services in the family plot at Redwood Memorial Estates Cemetery located at 6500 South Redwood Road (1700 West) in Taylorsville.
Summary of funeral services:
Funeral services were held under the direction of Bishop Jim Christensen.
The family prayer was offered by Staci Koudelka. Following the prayer, the casket was closed and family members commenced their procession into the chapel as “Families Can Be Together Forever” was playing on the organ.
The prelude music, accompaniment, and postlude music was offered by Paula Pack.
The chorister was LaVerne Walton.
The invocation was offered by Janice Thomas.
Musical numbers performed included: "Welcome, Welcome Sabbath Morning," which was performed by the congregation; "Love is Spoken Here," which was performed by Bonnie’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and “God Be With You Till We Meet Again,” which was performed by the congregation.
Speakers included: Stephen Curtis, Sandy Clark, Susan Curtis, Mikale Williamson, Ami Jo Curtis, Stuart Curtis, and Bishop Jim Christensen.
The benediction was offered by Daniel Curtis.
With “In Our Lovely Deseret” playing on the organ, the family exited the chapel and proceeded to Redwood Memorial Estates Cemetery, where the grave was dedicated by Sherman Curtis.
Pallbearers included: Stephen Curtis, Stuart Curtis, Sherman Curtis, Scott Curtis, Daniel Curtis, Chad Curtis, Drew Curtis, Preston Clark, Brian Clark, and Ammon Williamson.
Honorary pallbearers included: Bryce Curtis, Matthew Curtis, Judd Koudelka, Robert Cleveland, Dakota Cleveland, Austin Corbell, and Gavin Corbell.
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