Zepha Louise Parker Boggess Obituary (1932 - 2015)

On January 27, 2015 Zepha Louise Parker Boggess went to meet her beloved Creator after passing away peacefully at home in her sleep—just as she'd always wanted. Zepha was born on September 16, 1932 to Ralph and Tressa Parker. She grew up in Granite, UT and attended Jordan High School. After graduating, Zepha began working at the telephone company where one of her colleagues, Pat Boggess, suggested Zepha begin corresponding with Pat's brother, Richard, who was serving in the military overseas. Zepha agreed and the two began exchanging letters. After Richard returned from Germany, he and Zepha began dating. Six months later they married and began life together in Zepha's home in Granite. They soon moved to Midvale, UT and built a house together on the property adjoining the place Richard was raised. Zepha and Richard started their own family together, first with son Cris and then daughter Cindy. Zepha joined Richard in his farm work, volunteered extensively with the PTA, and made their house into a beautiful, welcoming home surrounded by flowers. Zepha was a talented seamstress, gifted at creating clothes, baby quilts, curtains, and more. She and Richard enjoyed square dancing together and spending time with children, grandchildren, extended family, and close friends. What mattered most to her, however, was her relationship with Jesus Christ her Savior. Zepha's love of God was integral to her identity. She was a passionate Bible reader and a committed attendee of her local church community, Mountain View, for more than 30 years. She taught the preschool morning Sunday school class for 22 years, impacting multiple lives with her creative presentations of the gospel. The whole church knew her simply as "Granny" and benefitted from her prayers. She is survived by her husband, Richard, children Cris (Destiny) Boggess and Cindy (Don) Firestone, as well as her grandchildren: Amy and Trudy Firestone and Spencer, Parker, and Rily Boggess. She is also survived by her brothers Zane and Smith (Ingrid) Parker. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Bud and Tex; and her sisters, Ivy and Audrey. Both the viewing and funeral service will be held at Mountain View Christian Assembly located at 300 East 8000 South, Sandy, Utah. The viewing will be held on Friday, January 30 from 6:00-8:00 PM, and the service celebrating Zepha's life will take place on Saturday, January 31 at 11:30 AM with a viewing one hour prior. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy. South Jordan, UT 84095