Linda Ann Horrocks Wrathall

Linda Ann (Horrocks) Wrathall was born in Salt Lake City on July 24, 1949, to Irvin and Irma Horrocks. The oldest of 3, Lin and her siblings grew up in Wichita, Kansas, where she graduated from West High in 1967. After high school, her family moved back to Salt Lake City, Utah. She then attended Dixie State College in Saint George, Utah. While in college Lin found an opportunity to work on the movie “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” as a stunt double. Some of her favorite stories to tell from that time are about her interactions with the cast and crew. These include being pushed out of a hayloft because she was too scared to jump, riding on the handlebars of a bike, and talking to Robert Redford while lighting was perfected for a scene. She also took part in ballroom dancing competitions through college, and a love of dancing followed her through her life. Later, when Lin’s daughter was little she would turn on MTV and would joyfully dance around the living room with her. In the spring of 1973, Lin met Robert Wrathall on a blind date, and they were married in the Salt Lake Temple on September 11, 1973. Together they welcomed their children, Emily and Alex, and made their home in Salt Lake City before settling in Bountiful, Utah, in 1988 Lin was a dedicated member of the LDS church and served in many callings including Young Women’s President, and Primary President, among others. She found particular joy when called to serve at Primary Children’s Hospital, she loved visiting with the children and seeing the strength and joy they had despite their medical struggles. Later, Lin and Bob called to serve a mission together for Guest Services at Temple Square. Professionally, Lin's meticulous nature and dedicated work ethic led her to a career at the University of Utah's College of Pharmacy, where she worked closely with Dr. Glen Prestwich. Her love for pearls inspired her to master the art of pearl knotting, leading to the founding of her own successful business, To Be Jeweled, which she passionately operated for over 20 years. Lin's craftsmanship and artistic talent were renowned, making her a sought-after jeweler for weddings and special occasions. Lin also made many cherished friendships among the community of jewelers and wholesalers. Every year, Lin hosted Thanksgiving dinner for graduate students and postdocs she met at the U. She took great joy in sharing this holiday with those who were far from their families, and they often brought cultural dishes from their homelands to share. During the holidays she took pride in recreating traditional Prussian/German recipes passed down from her grandmother, Nana. This ensured that her favorite traditional goodies like Raderkuchen and spaetzle were enjoyed by all, the former she gleefully served in a roasting dish with a lid “just like Nana”. Christmas was her favorite holiday, and she would place the traditional pickle ornament for someone to find. Over the years Lin had gathered pictures of her family, from great great grandparents to newest grandchildren. She would comb shops for the perfect picture frame for each person, or have them professionally framed, and hang them on the wall. In time she had her “picture wall” perfectly orchestrated, and her favorite pastime was to sit and look at her family across the generations. In early 2020, Lin faced a diagnosis of cancer with courage and grace. She was supported by the compassionate staff, nurses, and doctors of Huntsman Cancer Hospital and Rocky Mountain Hospice/Home Health. Lin is survived by her daughter Emily, niece/daughter Megan (Tim), and her grandchildren: Emerie, Ava, Maisy, Samantha, and Kristina. She is joined now by her husband Bob, and preceded by her parents, and grandparents. The Wrathall family expresses deep gratitude to Lin’s dear family, friends, and neighbors for their unwavering support and love, especially for the aid provided after her passing. Their assistance was invaluable, extending to various areas including the challenging task of preparing and selling the house. “Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.” -LM Montgomery author of Anne of Green Gables In lieu of flowers, please donate to Huntsman Cancer Institute or any organization dedicated to cancer research, and supporting those who are still in the fight. “It’s not the date you were born or the date you die that matters. It’s the dash in between.” - Linda Ellis and Mac Anderson authors of The Dash

Linda Ann Horrocks Wrathall

July 24, 1949 - August 13, 2021