Carolyn Stevens Littledike Obituary (1937 - 2012)

Carolyn Stevens Littledike, 74, passed away on Feb 7, 2012 due to complications associated with cancer treatment. Her family was present at the time of her death. Carolyn was born October 8, 1937 in Trenton, Utah, daughter of David Garn Stevens and Ethel Louella Allred Stevens. Carolyn graduated from North Cache High School in 1955. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she served in many positions during her lifetime including: Stake Relief Society President, Ward Relief Society President, choir director, and a teacher in Primary and youth programs. She was currently serving as a worker in the Oquirrah Mt. Temple. Carolyn loved to sing and performed with the Mormon Choir of Washington D.C., the Sweet Adelines, and many ward choirs. During their life together, Carolyn and her husband, Travis, lived in 8 states. Throughout this time, she raised 4 children, graduated from cosmetology school, worked as a hairdresser, real estate agent, veterinary assistant, and attended 4 universities. Carolyn was an accomplished musician, seamstress, quilter and machine embroiderer. Carolyn married her husband, Dr. Ernest Travis Littledike, on September 10, 1956 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. She is survived by her husband, Travis, of 56 years, 4 daughters and their husbands, including: Laurie (Roger) McBride of Jordan, Minnesota, Leslie (Brent) Hawkins of West Jordan, Utah, Leah (Kevin) Thompson of Preston, Idaho, Melissa (Kanona) Felt of Carlsbad, New Mexico, 18 living grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Her surviving brothers are Murray (Penny) Stevens of Midvale, Utah and Dale (Maria) Stevens of Eatonville, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Garn Stevens, and Ethel Louella Allred Stevens, her brothers, Dean and Farrel Garn Stevens, and a grandson, Dallin Wayne Hawkins. A viewing will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Center at 1007 West, South Jordan Parkway in South Jordan, Utah. An additional viewing will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the Cougar Lane LDS Chapel, 4825 W. 7000 S. in West Jordan, with funeral services to follow in the chapel at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held following the service at the Smithfield Utah Cemetery.