Desiree Elena Conley

December 5, 1966 - August 17, 2017

DESIREE ELENA CONLEY, 50 Desiree Elena Conley, 50, Lehi City, died at 12:52 PM, Thursday, August 17, 2017 in the comfort of her own home. She was born December 5th, 1966 in Provo, UT, to Deon Davis and Jim Hatch. Desiree was married 3 times and leaves behind her four children, Daniel Lee David Despain, age 31, Dovey Marie Despain, age 29, Daphne Jo Nelson, age 28, and Duncan Maxfield Nelson, age 24. She also has 3 grandchildren, Jovie Jane Gesell, age 6, Finn Wesley Freese, age 4, and Luna Elena Vehar, 2 weeks of age. Desiree was a resident of Ontario, Canada where she lived since leaving her childhood home in Utah until at the age of 17, when she returned to the Utah. She graduated from Springville High School in 1984, and was a semester away from receiving her Bachelor's degree in Psychology for Substance Abuse Treatment. She loved to spend time with her kids and grandchildren, and enjoyed finding authentic antique furniture. She also loved helping individuals with substance abuse problems and holding group therapy sessions. Desiree loved reading and had a thirst for knowledge, returning to school while working and raising four children. The viewing is from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Monday, August 21, 2017 at the Serenity Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM also at the Serenity Funeral Home. The address is 12278 S. Lone Peak Parkway, #103 in Draper, UT. Chaplain Mike will be officiating. Desiree has chosen to be cremated. “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou