Dolores Overby

Our loving mom, grandma, great-grandma, auntie and friend, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Very determined to begin her life, a strong willed fighter entered the world on July 5, 1932, at her family home in San Francisco, CA to William Alister Hewitt and Jenny Saint Clair. Weighing only 2 pounds 14 ounces, her dad brought her to the hospital in a cigar box.

Dolores moved to Salt Lake City when she was 16 years old where she attended West High School. She met a very cute boy one day at the Brigham Street Pharmacy. She and her handsome fella, V. James Overby then dated and became sweethearts. She proposed to him on a beach in San Francisco and they drove to Reno that very night September 17, 1957. They had four sons, Ken, Kevin, John and Jeff. She was always proud of their accomplishments and supported them in all of their ventures. She was also the best grandma and great-grandma that anyone could hope for.

Dolores loved gathering her family together often. Delicious Sunday dinners were always something her family looked forward to. Dolores was a wonderful baker and also loved to cook. She went all out preparing delicious meals for her family. Later as her family grew too large to fit around her dinner table she organized monthly Overby Family Dinners held at different locations throughout the valley.

Her family has always been a very important part of her life. As a young mother of four boys Dolores learned to love the outdoors. The family spent many week-long camping and fishing trips to Mill Hollow and Strawberry Reservoir. Hosting out of town visitors in her home or traveling cross country to keep in touch with her extended family was something she also really enjoyed. She loved spending time with her loved ones and is leaving a legacy of gathering together and the importance of staying in touch.

She never forgot a birthday. Her homemade birthday cards were always fun to receive. Whether printed from a program on her computer or beautifully decorated using thread and sequins or carefully decorated using diamond art, she always had a way of letting us know our birthdays were something special to her.

Dolores began her career with First Security Bank originally in 1951. As newlywed in 1957, she took a pause while living in San Francisco where Jim was stationed. When he was discharged from the Army the couple moved back to Salt Lake City and she continued working at First Security until her retirement in 1996. She was known throughout her career for being dependable, paying close attention to detail and her ability to get the job done. She excelled at everything she did. She was known as someone who rarely ever missed a day of work.

Dolores is survived by her children, Kenneth (Michelle) Overby of Murray, Kevin (Suzanne) Overby of Cottonwood Heights, Jeff Overby of Sandy, daughter-in-law Sherri Decker Overby of Lehi. Dolores is also survived by her sister-in-law, Helma Hewitt widow of her oldest brother William, of Salt Lake City, many nieces, nephews, her 10 beloved grandchildren and 21 adorable great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her dear husband, V. James Overby, son, John Dee Overby, great-grandson, Daniel Wesley Overby, her parents and all of her 6 siblings, as well as many beloved pets throughout her years.

Funeral services will be held, Monday, September 23rd at 11:00 A.M., at the Brighton 6th Ward located at 2925 E. Bengal Blvd. (7800 South), Cottonwood Heights, UT, viewing from 10:00 - 10:45 A.M. Friends may also call Sunday, September 22nd from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary located at 4760 S. State Street, Murray, UT 84107. Immediately following funeral service there will be a luncheon prepared for the family. Dolores will be interred at Draper City Cemetery, 12450 S. 950 East, Draper, UT following the luncheon. We would like to express our deepest thanks to the most loving and caring staff any family could ask for a loved one, Spring Gardens in Midvale and Inspiration Hospice. The love, support and hospitality shown to our entire family has been a huge blessing during such a difficult time.

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