Pauline Willits Price

Our beautiful angel finally got her wings to fly into the heavens to reunite with her eternal sweetheart, on December 11, 2016; she’s missed him so much. Our Nanny, Pauline Willits Price, passed peacefully at the young age of 91 or as she liked to say her 39th birthday for the 52nd time. Pauline was born on April 12, 1925 to Ernest Clifford and Laura Willits, she grew up in Murray along with her older brother, Wilford; sister, Beth and younger brother, Cliff in a loving, happy home. She met the love of her life, Keith Price, at a dance and they soon married on October 7, 1942, they were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they raised four of the most amazing, giving, talented people on earth; Ron, Paula, Janet and Teena. Pauline had a passion and love for her faith and served many callings for her church, one of her favorites was being a boy scout leader. She and Keith also faithfully served in the Salt Lake Temple for many years. Pauline was the most amazing seamstress and crafter this world has ever seen; she could whip up an outfit or knit herself or anybody else a sweater, in the blink of an eye. Our family was blessed with her talents, as were many friends, and were the recipients of intricately detailed wedding dresses, knitted blankets/hats and beautiful blessing gowns, just to name a few. She was a lady who had class like no other, was always ready to throw a party, go to a luncheon, or grab her suitcase and take off on a quick trip anywhere in the spur of the moment. Pauline was not only talented in sewing, crafting, and hosting, but she along with Keith, was a rock hound, although she would beg to differ. However, she was part of the Wasatch Gem Society and served as the Bulletin Editor alongside her love, Keith, who served as Treasurer. They had many, many adventures chasing those rocks around the country and lived life to the fullest. Pauline also took much pride in her professional life and had a strong work ethic; one of her first jobs away from home was at ZCMI, she started in the lay away department and eventually ended up selling sewing machines, part of sales was demonstrating the product, where she was able to show off her incredible sewing skills to her customers, who usually ended up purchasing one. Pauline left ZCMI and took on the challenge working for Transport Tires as the book keeper, being the only female employee, she of course was the “boss” and I am sure it didn’t hurt that she was quite the flirt. But I know if anyone asked her I’m sure she would say her greatest accomplishment and most prized memories revolved around her family. Pauline loved her whole family, especially her grandbabies, the grands and greats alike; you never wondered who her favorite was, because she always made you feel like it was you. She never missed one single birthday always sending out a personalized birthday card with a much anticipated $2.00 bill. Pauline will be sorely missed by her beautiful, adoring daughters, Paula, Janet (Donald), and Teena (Jeff). Her 14 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren will be at a loss without her, but will be comforted knowing she will live on in their hearts as well as in the hearts of many cherished family and friends. She was preceded in death much too soon by her loving husband, Keith; son, Ron; grandson, Cory; brother, Cliff and son-in-law, Craig. Our family wants to extend a special thank you to Teena and Jeff, who selflessly stepped in to take amazing care of our Nanny for the last 6 years, they were her world and we are ever so grateful for them. Funeral services will be held on Monday December 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Valley View 6th ward, 2245 East 3900 South. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday evening, December 18, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 at the church prior to services. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family request you make a donation in Pauline's name to the National Stroke Association at http://www.stroke.org/ways-give/donate?utm_source=web&utm_medium=hp-slide&utm_content=package-matching&utm_campaign=2016dev

Pauline Willits Price

April 12, 1925 - December 11, 2016