Marlene Oliver Stelter Obituary (1932 - 2009)

Marlene Stelter, 76, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2009 in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born June 5, 1932 to Willard and Ruth Oliver in Murray, Utah. She was raised in Union, Utah and attended Jordan High School and the University of Utah graduating with a B.S. degree in Business. She married Joseph Wilbur Stelter on September 6, 1955 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They resided in Murray, Utah where she went on to manage a very successful home and family for the next 53 years. The highlight of her life was the birth of her three children Kevin, Craig, and Jolene. Marlene was a devoted wife, wonderful mother, and homemaker. Her life was her family and serving others. Marlene was a remarkable woman with many talents, abilities, and skills. Mom enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, cooking, canning and her favorite, book work. Her family will forever miss her homemade raspberry jam and freshly baked cinnamon rolls. She was an active member of the LDS church and served in many callings. Marlene is survived by her caring husband, Joseph; two sons and one daughter: Kevin (Connie) Stelter, Craig (Robyn) Stelter, and Jolene (Mitch) Moody; 10 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Marlene is preceded in death by her parents Willard and Ruth Oliver, brother Reed Oliver, and sisters Ruth and Norma Oliver. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at the River 3rd Ward located at 1540 West 10456 South, South Jordan. Friends and family may visit on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary 1007 West South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan and at the church one hour prior to services.