Dorothy Mae Gregory Killpack, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, age 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 14, 2023 after falling and breaking a hip two days earlier. Born August 16, 1931 in Farmington, Utah to Elijah Binam Gregory and Julia Ellen Tree. She married Robert Harmon McLloyd Killpack on December 29, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple. Their marriage was a tremendous example of love and devotion, and it is fitting that she was reunited with him on Valentine's Day.
Dorothy loved growing up in Farmington and had many fond memories of the wind blowing through the trees at Lagoon and of visiting her brothers who worked there. Dorothy graduated from Davis High School and later from the University of Utah where she majored in Music, graduating with high honors. She taught Elementary school for a few years in Baltimore, Maryland, while Robert was in Dental School.
You can't talk about Dorothy unless you talk about music. Dorothy's list of musical accomplishments is inspiring, She shared her talents willingly and selflessly with all who needed her help. Dorothy was a gifted and talented musician who could play the piano by ear. Her father bought her a piano at the age of eight, and she accompanied him and many others as they sang at various events. Through the years, she would sit at the piano with her loved ones and take requests while the family sat around the piano and sang together. These were some of the family's most treasured memories.
She was also a talented songwriter and enriched those who heard her songs. She wrote over 100 songs, many of which were published. Her beloved niece, Anne, compiled all of Dorothy's songs into a book which is a family treasure. She had the opportunity to sing in the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for ten years from 1981-1991. She was able to sing in the Choir with her brother, Huck, whom she loved very much. She and Robert were able to travel with the Choir around the world. The Tabernacle Choir performed one of her songs. Because of her talents, she was asked to organize the Choir's annual Christmas party program. She was beloved by her peers. She taught piano lessons for many years, directed plays at Promised Valley Playhouse, wrote and directed regional plays, roadshows, and other musical productions, and even wrote her own cantata.
In college, she sang in a quartet and had many special experiences. She had a beautiful alto voice and could harmonize flawlessly. The quartet traveled to California and produced a record. One of the members of the quartet later facilitated the adoption of her children from LDS Social Services. She considered this a divinely orchestrated friendship and a gift from God for which she was full of gratitude for the rest of her life.
Dorothy was also a poet and could write the words to her own songs along with stand-alone poems that were funny and made everyone laugh. Her sense of humor made everyone feel comfortable and happy.
Dorothy served in many leadership positions in the Church including Relief Society President. She was full of compassion and was an excellent teacher. She was a true and loving disciple of Jesus Christ showing love and tenderness wherever she went, even to her last day where the nurses, and all those who cared for her, fell in love with her because of her kindness and sharp wit.
She was an untiring support for her husband, Robert, in his many endeavors including his service in the Utah State Legislature. She and her husband were called as Mission Leaders in the Germany, Düsseldorf Mission from 1978-1981. Dorothy loved the missionaries, and they loved her in return. She used her incredible musical talent to touch the lives of the missionaries by writing a unique mission song which was sung many times and beloved by all.
Dorothy was the grandma everyone wanted. She made every day special with her home-cooked meals. She was an amazing cook and made thousands of meals for people over her lifetime. This was one of the ways she showed her love. She made every holiday and birthday a memorable experience with countless birthday cakes and hand-made Christmas stockings for each family member, filled to the brim. She was known for her homemade sweet rolls, a big batch of which she sent on the annual deer hunt with the men of the family.
She was famous for her Bear Lake breakfasts which everyone loved. Many memories were made at the Bear Lake cabin. She loved to waterski and sit in a tube on the lake. She loved to watch for storms, rainbows, and fireflies. She loved to make hot chocolate and donuts, and she loved to play Scrabble.
The family had lunch every Saturday for many years at Grandma and Grandpa's house. She was famous for her Red Velvet cake, Boston cream pie, Christmas toffee, barbecue beef, funeral potatoes, and many more delicious things. She could make anything taste good. She loved the Utah mountains, the ocean, seashells, and sunsets.
Dorothy overcame many challenges in her life and was able to work them for her good. She lost both of her parents as a young adult, and therefore, her extended family became extremely important to her. She started to lose her hearing in her twenties and endured it with patience, making jokes when she misheard words. She received a cochlear implant at the age of 85 which was an enormous ordeal that required strength and determination. She was courageous and had a positive attitude and a happy demeanor. She had an exceptional sense of humor and was very witty. Her family was her greatest treasure, and her greatest wish was to be with them. She had an amazing ability to share and express her thoughts.
She was a beloved aunt and maintained her relationship with her many nieces and nephews until the end of her life. She appreciated their love and care so very much and will always remember their kindness.
She was the lover of all things chocolate and considered it medicinal. Her funny conversations and sense of humor were a gift to the world. She was the greatest friend a person could have, and she will be in our hearts forever.
Dorothy is survived by her four children: Greg (Missey) Killpack, David (Heidi) Killpack, Julia (Steve) Garlick, Jennifer (Joe) Spier, 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews whom she greatly loved. She was the last, and one of the best, of her generation.
Preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, brothers, and sisters and brothers-in-law, and her daughter-in-law, Missey, whom she adored.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at the Summer Hill Stake Center (12110 South 1300 West, Riverton, Utah). Family and friends may call from 10:00-11:30 a.m. prior to the funeral. A viewing will also be held on Monday, February 27th from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary (1007 South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, Utah). Interment will be in Farmington City Cemetery, 500 East 200 South, Farmington, Utah.
A very special thanks to Julie and Steve Garlick who cared for Dorothy so faithfully and tenderly in their home for the last three years. They are truly angels.
The family also expresses love and appreciation for the visits, service, and love of so many friends, family, and caregivers, and for the wonderful services of Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary.
Published by Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary.
Dorothy loved growing up in Farmington and had many fond memories of the wind blowing through the trees at Lagoon and of visiting her brothers who worked there. Dorothy graduated from Davis High School and later from the University of Utah where she majored in Music, graduating with high honors. She taught Elementary school for a few years in Baltimore, Maryland, while Robert was in Dental School.
You can't talk about Dorothy unless you talk about music. Dorothy's list of musical accomplishments is inspiring, She shared her talents willingly and selflessly with all who needed her help. Dorothy was a gifted and talented musician who could play the piano by ear. Her father bought her a piano at the age of eight, and she accompanied him and many others as they sang at various events. Through the years, she would sit at the piano with her loved ones and take requests while the family sat around the piano and sang together. These were some of the family's most treasured memories.
She was also a talented songwriter and enriched those who heard her songs. She wrote over 100 songs, many of which were published. Her beloved niece, Anne, compiled all of Dorothy's songs into a book which is a family treasure. She had the opportunity to sing in the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for ten years from 1981-1991. She was able to sing in the Choir with her brother, Huck, whom she loved very much. She and Robert were able to travel with the Choir around the world. The Tabernacle Choir performed one of her songs. Because of her talents, she was asked to organize the Choir's annual Christmas party program. She was beloved by her peers. She taught piano lessons for many years, directed plays at Promised Valley Playhouse, wrote and directed regional plays, roadshows, and other musical productions, and even wrote her own cantata.
In college, she sang in a quartet and had many special experiences. She had a beautiful alto voice and could harmonize flawlessly. The quartet traveled to California and produced a record. One of the members of the quartet later facilitated the adoption of her children from LDS Social Services. She considered this a divinely orchestrated friendship and a gift from God for which she was full of gratitude for the rest of her life.
Dorothy was also a poet and could write the words to her own songs along with stand-alone poems that were funny and made everyone laugh. Her sense of humor made everyone feel comfortable and happy.
Dorothy served in many leadership positions in the Church including Relief Society President. She was full of compassion and was an excellent teacher. She was a true and loving disciple of Jesus Christ showing love and tenderness wherever she went, even to her last day where the nurses, and all those who cared for her, fell in love with her because of her kindness and sharp wit.
She was an untiring support for her husband, Robert, in his many endeavors including his service in the Utah State Legislature. She and her husband were called as Mission Leaders in the Germany, Düsseldorf Mission from 1978-1981. Dorothy loved the missionaries, and they loved her in return. She used her incredible musical talent to touch the lives of the missionaries by writing a unique mission song which was sung many times and beloved by all.
Dorothy was the grandma everyone wanted. She made every day special with her home-cooked meals. She was an amazing cook and made thousands of meals for people over her lifetime. This was one of the ways she showed her love. She made every holiday and birthday a memorable experience with countless birthday cakes and hand-made Christmas stockings for each family member, filled to the brim. She was known for her homemade sweet rolls, a big batch of which she sent on the annual deer hunt with the men of the family.
She was famous for her Bear Lake breakfasts which everyone loved. Many memories were made at the Bear Lake cabin. She loved to waterski and sit in a tube on the lake. She loved to watch for storms, rainbows, and fireflies. She loved to make hot chocolate and donuts, and she loved to play Scrabble.
The family had lunch every Saturday for many years at Grandma and Grandpa's house. She was famous for her Red Velvet cake, Boston cream pie, Christmas toffee, barbecue beef, funeral potatoes, and many more delicious things. She could make anything taste good. She loved the Utah mountains, the ocean, seashells, and sunsets.
Dorothy overcame many challenges in her life and was able to work them for her good. She lost both of her parents as a young adult, and therefore, her extended family became extremely important to her. She started to lose her hearing in her twenties and endured it with patience, making jokes when she misheard words. She received a cochlear implant at the age of 85 which was an enormous ordeal that required strength and determination. She was courageous and had a positive attitude and a happy demeanor. She had an exceptional sense of humor and was very witty. Her family was her greatest treasure, and her greatest wish was to be with them. She had an amazing ability to share and express her thoughts.
She was a beloved aunt and maintained her relationship with her many nieces and nephews until the end of her life. She appreciated their love and care so very much and will always remember their kindness.
She was the lover of all things chocolate and considered it medicinal. Her funny conversations and sense of humor were a gift to the world. She was the greatest friend a person could have, and she will be in our hearts forever.
Dorothy is survived by her four children: Greg (Missey) Killpack, David (Heidi) Killpack, Julia (Steve) Garlick, Jennifer (Joe) Spier, 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews whom she greatly loved. She was the last, and one of the best, of her generation.
Preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, brothers, and sisters and brothers-in-law, and her daughter-in-law, Missey, whom she adored.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at the Summer Hill Stake Center (12110 South 1300 West, Riverton, Utah). Family and friends may call from 10:00-11:30 a.m. prior to the funeral. A viewing will also be held on Monday, February 27th from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary (1007 South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, Utah). Interment will be in Farmington City Cemetery, 500 East 200 South, Farmington, Utah.
A very special thanks to Julie and Steve Garlick who cared for Dorothy so faithfully and tenderly in their home for the last three years. They are truly angels.
The family also expresses love and appreciation for the visits, service, and love of so many friends, family, and caregivers, and for the wonderful services of Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary.
Published by Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary.
Dorothy Mae Gregory Killpack, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, age 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 14, 2023 after falling and breaking a hip two days earlier. Born August 16, 1931 in Farmington, Utah to Elijah Binam Gregory and Julia Ellen Tree. She married Robert Harmon McLloyd Killpack on December 29, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple. Their marriage was a tremendous example of love and devotion, and it is fitting that she was reunited with him on Valentine's Day.
Dorothy loved growing up in Farmington and had many fond memories of the wind blowing through the trees at Lagoon and of visiting her brothers who worked there. Dorothy graduated from Davis High School and later from the University of Utah where she majored in Music, graduating with high honors. She taught Elementary school for a few years in Baltimore, Maryland, while Robert was in Dental School.
You can't talk about Dorothy unless you talk about music. Dorothy's list of musical accomplishments is inspiring, She shared her talents willingly and selflessly with all who needed her help. Dorothy was a gifted and talented musician who could play the piano by ear. Her father bought her a piano at the age of eight, and she accompanied him and many others as they sang at various events. Through the years, she would sit at the piano with her loved ones and take requests while the family sat around the piano and sang together. These were some of the family's most treasured memories.
She was also a talented songwriter and enriched those who heard her songs. She wrote over 100 songs, many of which were published. Her beloved niece, Anne, compiled all of Dorothy's songs into a book which is a family treasure. She had the opportunity to sing in the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for ten years from 1981-1991. She was able to sing in the Choir with her brother, Huck, whom she loved very much. She and Robert were able to travel with the Choir around the world. The Tabernacle Choir performed one of her songs. Because of her talents, she was asked to organize the Choir's annual Christmas party program. She was beloved by her peers. She taught piano lessons for many years, directed plays at Promised Valley Playhouse, wrote and directed regional plays, roadshows, and other musical productions, and even wrote her own cantata.
In college, she sang in a quartet and had many special experiences. She had a beautiful alto voice and could harmonize flawlessly. The quartet traveled to California and produced a record. One of the members of the quartet later facilitated the adoption of her children from LDS Social Services. She considered this a divinely orchestrated friendship and a gift from God for which she was full of gratitude for the rest of her life.
Dorothy was also a poet and could write the words to her own songs along with stand-alone poems that were funny and made everyone laugh. Her sense of humor made everyone feel comfortable and happy.
Dorothy served in many leadership positions in the Church including Relief Society President. She was full of compassion and was an excellent teacher. She was a true and loving disciple of Jesus Christ showing love and tenderness wherever she went, even to her last day where the nurses, and all those who cared for her, fell in love with her because of her kindness and sharp wit.
She was an untiring support for her husband, Robert, in his many endeavors including his service in the Utah State Legislature. She and her husband were called as Mission Leaders in the Germany, Düsseldorf Mission from 1978-1981. Dorothy loved the missionaries, and they loved her in return. She used her incredible musical talent to touch the lives of the missionaries by writing a unique mission song which was sung many times and beloved by all.
Dorothy was the grandma everyone wanted. She made every day special with her home-cooked meals. She was an amazing cook and made thousands of meals for people over her lifetime. This was one of the ways she showed her love. She made every holiday and birthday a memorable experience with countless birthday cakes and hand-made Christmas stockings for each family member, filled to the brim. She was known for her homemade sweet rolls, a big batch of which she sent on the annual deer hunt with the men of the family.
She was famous for her Bear Lake breakfasts which everyone loved. Many memories were made at the Bear Lake cabin. She loved to waterski and sit in a tube on the lake. She loved to watch for storms, rainbows, and fireflies. She loved to make hot chocolate and donuts, and she loved to play Scrabble.
The family had lunch every Saturday for many years at Grandma and Grandpa's house. She was famous for her Red Velvet cake, Boston cream pie, Christmas toffee, barbecue beef, funeral potatoes, and many more delicious things. She could make anything taste good. She loved the Utah mountains, the ocean, seashells, and sunsets.
Dorothy overcame many challenges in her life and was able to work them for her good. She lost both of her parents as a young adult, and therefore, her extended family became extremely important to her. She started to lose her hearing in her twenties and endured it with patience, making jokes when she misheard words. She received a cochlear implant at the age of 85 which was an enormous ordeal that required strength and determination. She was courageous and had a positive attitude and a happy demeanor. She had an exceptional sense of humor and was very witty. Her family was her greatest treasure, and her greatest wish was to be with them. She had an amazing ability to share and express her thoughts.
She was a beloved aunt and maintained her relationship with her many nieces and nephews until the end of her life. She appreciated their love and care so very much and will always remember their kindness.
She was the lover of all things chocolate and considered it medicinal. Her funny conversations and sense of humor were a gift to the world. She was the greatest friend a person could have, and she will be in our hearts forever.
Dorothy is survived by her four children: Greg (Missey) Killpack, David (Heidi) Killpack, Julia (Steve) Garlick, Jennifer (Joe) Spier, 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews whom she greatly loved. She was the last, and one of the best, of her generation.
Preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, brothers, and sisters and brothers-in-law, and her daughter-in-law, Missey, whom she adored.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at the Summer Hill Stake Center (12110 South 1300 West, Riverton, Utah). Family and friends may call from 10:00-11:30 a.m. prior to the funeral. A viewing will also be held on Monday, February 27th from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary (1007 South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, Utah). Interment will be in Farmington City Cemetery, 500 East 200 South, Farmington, Utah.
A very special thanks to Julie and Steve Garlick who cared for Dorothy so faithfully and tenderly in their home for the last three years. They are truly angels.
The family also expresses love and appreciation for the visits, service, and love of so many friends, family, and caregivers, and for the wonderful services of Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary.
Published by Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary.
Dorothy loved growing up in Farmington and had many fond memories of the wind blowing through the trees at Lagoon and of visiting her brothers who worked there. Dorothy graduated from Davis High School and later from the University of Utah where she majored in Music, graduating with high honors. She taught Elementary school for a few years in Baltimore, Maryland, while Robert was in Dental School.
You can't talk about Dorothy unless you talk about music. Dorothy's list of musical accomplishments is inspiring, She shared her talents willingly and selflessly with all who needed her help. Dorothy was a gifted and talented musician who could play the piano by ear. Her father bought her a piano at the age of eight, and she accompanied him and many others as they sang at various events. Through the years, she would sit at the piano with her loved ones and take requests while the family sat around the piano and sang together. These were some of the family's most treasured memories.
She was also a talented songwriter and enriched those who heard her songs. She wrote over 100 songs, many of which were published. Her beloved niece, Anne, compiled all of Dorothy's songs into a book which is a family treasure. She had the opportunity to sing in the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for ten years from 1981-1991. She was able to sing in the Choir with her brother, Huck, whom she loved very much. She and Robert were able to travel with the Choir around the world. The Tabernacle Choir performed one of her songs. Because of her talents, she was asked to organize the Choir's annual Christmas party program. She was beloved by her peers. She taught piano lessons for many years, directed plays at Promised Valley Playhouse, wrote and directed regional plays, roadshows, and other musical productions, and even wrote her own cantata.
In college, she sang in a quartet and had many special experiences. She had a beautiful alto voice and could harmonize flawlessly. The quartet traveled to California and produced a record. One of the members of the quartet later facilitated the adoption of her children from LDS Social Services. She considered this a divinely orchestrated friendship and a gift from God for which she was full of gratitude for the rest of her life.
Dorothy was also a poet and could write the words to her own songs along with stand-alone poems that were funny and made everyone laugh. Her sense of humor made everyone feel comfortable and happy.
Dorothy served in many leadership positions in the Church including Relief Society President. She was full of compassion and was an excellent teacher. She was a true and loving disciple of Jesus Christ showing love and tenderness wherever she went, even to her last day where the nurses, and all those who cared for her, fell in love with her because of her kindness and sharp wit.
She was an untiring support for her husband, Robert, in his many endeavors including his service in the Utah State Legislature. She and her husband were called as Mission Leaders in the Germany, Düsseldorf Mission from 1978-1981. Dorothy loved the missionaries, and they loved her in return. She used her incredible musical talent to touch the lives of the missionaries by writing a unique mission song which was sung many times and beloved by all.
Dorothy was the grandma everyone wanted. She made every day special with her home-cooked meals. She was an amazing cook and made thousands of meals for people over her lifetime. This was one of the ways she showed her love. She made every holiday and birthday a memorable experience with countless birthday cakes and hand-made Christmas stockings for each family member, filled to the brim. She was known for her homemade sweet rolls, a big batch of which she sent on the annual deer hunt with the men of the family.
She was famous for her Bear Lake breakfasts which everyone loved. Many memories were made at the Bear Lake cabin. She loved to waterski and sit in a tube on the lake. She loved to watch for storms, rainbows, and fireflies. She loved to make hot chocolate and donuts, and she loved to play Scrabble.
The family had lunch every Saturday for many years at Grandma and Grandpa's house. She was famous for her Red Velvet cake, Boston cream pie, Christmas toffee, barbecue beef, funeral potatoes, and many more delicious things. She could make anything taste good. She loved the Utah mountains, the ocean, seashells, and sunsets.
Dorothy overcame many challenges in her life and was able to work them for her good. She lost both of her parents as a young adult, and therefore, her extended family became extremely important to her. She started to lose her hearing in her twenties and endured it with patience, making jokes when she misheard words. She received a cochlear implant at the age of 85 which was an enormous ordeal that required strength and determination. She was courageous and had a positive attitude and a happy demeanor. She had an exceptional sense of humor and was very witty. Her family was her greatest treasure, and her greatest wish was to be with them. She had an amazing ability to share and express her thoughts.
She was a beloved aunt and maintained her relationship with her many nieces and nephews until the end of her life. She appreciated their love and care so very much and will always remember their kindness.
She was the lover of all things chocolate and considered it medicinal. Her funny conversations and sense of humor were a gift to the world. She was the greatest friend a person could have, and she will be in our hearts forever.
Dorothy is survived by her four children: Greg (Missey) Killpack, David (Heidi) Killpack, Julia (Steve) Garlick, Jennifer (Joe) Spier, 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews whom she greatly loved. She was the last, and one of the best, of her generation.
Preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, brothers, and sisters and brothers-in-law, and her daughter-in-law, Missey, whom she adored.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at the Summer Hill Stake Center (12110 South 1300 West, Riverton, Utah). Family and friends may call from 10:00-11:30 a.m. prior to the funeral. A viewing will also be held on Monday, February 27th from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary (1007 South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, Utah). Interment will be in Farmington City Cemetery, 500 East 200 South, Farmington, Utah.
A very special thanks to Julie and Steve Garlick who cared for Dorothy so faithfully and tenderly in their home for the last three years. They are truly angels.
The family also expresses love and appreciation for the visits, service, and love of so many friends, family, and caregivers, and for the wonderful services of Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary.
Published by Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary.
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