Caron Wanlass

In Loving Memory of Caron Diane Wanlass

December 23, 1943 – November 4, 2026

With heavy hearts and endless love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Caron, who passed away on November 4, 2026 at the age of 82.

Born on December 23, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah, Caron lived a life filled with love, laughter, and kindness. She was an amazing artist and painting was her true passion. She loved teaching and sharing it with everyone.

Above all, she cherished her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her greatest joy was spending time with friends and family.

Those who knew her will remember her compassion, selflessness, and in her later years, her sassiness. She found happiness in cooking, flower gardening and crafting (she could bedazzle anything!). These are the memories that will forever live in the hearts of those who loved her.

Though our hearts ache in her absence, we find comfort knowing that she is finally free of the Alzheimer’s disease that took away the memories of her beautiful life.

We would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Crescent Assisted Living and Memory Care and her hospice care team at Canyon Hospice.
Thank you for the compassion, patience, kindness, and dignity you showed our mother throughout her journey. You cared for her when we could not do it all ourselves, and you supported our family during some of our most difficult moments. Your caring hearts, and unwavering dedication made a difference that words cannot fully express. You became an important part of her journey and our family’s story. We will forever be grateful for the love and humanity you showed her.

Caron is survived by her children, Nicole Barrett (Peter), Michelle Wallace (Jonathan) and Jason Wanlass (Angie); her grandchildren, Myles Sander, Jude Sander, Gavin Wanlass, Fiona Wanlass and Ella Wallace; sibling, Brent Rammell; and her once husband and lifelong friend, Duane Wanlass.

She was preceded in death by her parents Delbert and Louise Rammell; and her siblings Arlene, Gordon, Barbara and Rick Rammell.

An open house celebration of life will be held on Friday December 4th, 2026 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home – 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway.

Until we meet again, Mom. You will always be loved, always be missed, and forever be a part of us.