Doreen May Cobb Westra Obituary (1925 - 2014)

On a winter night on December 31, 1925, the bells were ringing for the birth of Doreen May Cobb Westra. And so it is that the bells are once again ringing as Doreen rejoins the love of her life and eternal mate, Edward. She is now also enjoying the loving embrace of her daughter Karen, and her son Kenneth. Doreen had so many loves in life. She was very proud of her English heritage. Doreen grew up with an extended family which instilled in her the love of music, singing, and dancing. This love of music developed into a love of theater which would later give her the creative gift of creating amazing roadshows and musical productions. She loved all of her teachers in life which developed a strong knowledge of geography, history, and reading. Doreen and Ed moved often and in each home developed many great and loving friendships which will endure for eternity. She had a very strong love of service in the gospel. She served for many years in the Wilford Stake Young Women's Presidency. She also loved serving as a Ward Missionary and Choir Director. Doreen and Ed loved to travel and Hawaii easily became their second home. She always talked of her love of Hawaii. Doreen is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Mackie, and son Kyle Westra (Chris), grandchildren Brooklynn (Fred), Maegan, Jordan (Keltzie), Katelyn, Lindsay, Abigail, and Brittnee and great grandchildren Cassie, Markus, Shelbie, Mason, and Aiden. The family expresses deep gratitude for the warm and generous care given by Sunrise Hospice as well as all of the support from neighbors, friends, and ward members. A viewing will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), South Jordan and Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM at the Willow Grove Ward at 8539 S. 2200 West, West Jordan. Services will begin at 10:30 AM. Interment at Redwood Memorial Estates. Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com.