LouDeene Swensen Barlocker Obituary (1940 - 2016)

LouDeene Swensen Barlocker, loved and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family May 25, 2016. Born in Taylorsville, Utah June 6, 1940 to Oswald and Louise Swensen. She graduated from Granite High School where she enjoyed softball and pep club. Soon after High School she was sealed to her eternal companion and sweetheart Dennis Barlocker in the Salt Lake Temple on August 7, 1958. Their first home was in Murray Utah, then after many moves out of state, they returned back to Murray and later to Bluffdale, Utah. During this time they were blessed with 9 beautiful children. She is also a grandmother to 46 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Her first priority was always her family. She cared for her handicapped son Shawn for the 8 years she had him. LouDeene is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was able to serve in many callings. She loved working with the youth in her church, taking shorthand, reading books, listening to music and writing. She became a published author when she wrote "The Empty Chair". Deene also worked at the State Legislature for a term, and at Steven Sales. Her first priority was always her family. Deene is proceeded in death by her parents, her son Shawn, sisters Colleen Rhodes, Lois Trost and brother Lewis Swensen. Survived by her husband of 57 years A. Dennis Barlocker, Children: Brad (Erlyn) Barlocker, Brian (Lynda) Barlocker, Susan (Lynn) Ellis, Karen Jensen, Allison (Ed) Wilcox, Blake (Kim) Barlocker, Marsha Barlocker, Robyn (Rusty) Lance. We would like to thank Inspiration Hospice and their staff and also the Staff at St. Marks Hospital for all their help during her last days with us. We appreciate all the love and support we have received from so many. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday May 31, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the Bluffdale 15th LDS Chapel. (14650 S. 3200 W.) Friends may visit on Sunday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary in South Jordan and Tuesday morning from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be held at the Murray City Cemetery following the funeral. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095