DeAnn Densley Obituary (2017)

"NANNIE" My name is DeAnn Densley (NANNIE), and I died of cancer at age 71. I wanted to write my own obituary but am smart enough to know that my Dan will be way better with the words than I can be, and he will know how I feel too. My amazing family is the best thing about me… Jami and Mike and theirs Taylor Ann (Taylee Pons), Andrew, Alyshia (Archer), Mike and Chelsie (McCoy) and Jake; Mat and Jenny and theirs Riley (George), Noah and Rowan; Coley and Nate and theirs Malen and Miller; and, Rynell and Ryan and theirs Jade, Clifton, Koby and Riley. Her sister, Ote (Regan); her brothers, Dennis (Valrae) and Kelly (Jody). Preceded in death by her mom and dad. So here it is… "Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. It has happened and, yet, everything remains exactly as it was. Whatever we were to each other, we still are. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak about me in the easy way which you always have. No difference in your tone and no air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me… let my name be spoken without any effort. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. I am just out of sight and waiting for you. I will always be somewhere, very near, in your heart, in the breeze… All is well." I always tried to be the best I could. I believe that most of the time I succeeded and I am sure that sometimes I failed…. But, I always tried! I really did love people. I am hopeful that I never said or did anything that hurt other people. Mostly, I enjoyed life. Some parts were harder than others, but, I learned something from every bad situation and I couldn't do any more than that. I am sure that I didn't get the chance to say Thank You to all those that helped me along the way. Those who loved me, assisted me, cared for me, laughed with me and taught me things so that I could have a wonderful, happy life. I was blessed beyond measure by knowing each of you. If you think of me and would like to do something in honor of my memory do this: - Don't text while you are driving - Pick a kid up from school, turn off the electronics, take them for ice cream and talk to them about their hopes and dreams - Forgive someone who doesn't deserve it - Make someone smile today - Stop at the lemonade stand run by kids, buy something and tell them how great it is Now, things are what they are… it is what it is… go on and live your lives! WE CAN DO THIS…. A celebration of DeAnn's life will be held between 2pm – 5pm, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the Cottonwood Country Club, 1780 Lakewood Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 In Lieu of flowers, donations should be made to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT 84107