Dianne M. Massett Obituary (1940 - 2015)

Dianne Mae Massett passed away peacefully on July 18, 2015 while surrounded by her family and friends. She had fought a long, brave battle with cancer. Born Dianne M. Stockwell on April 26, 1940 to Dale and Pauline Stockwell in Spokane, Washington. She married Garry J. Norton of Murray, Utah on January 18, 1958. Garry was taken on October 11, of 1960 in a tragic accident. Dianne and her children Randy and Kenna remained residents of Murray, spending much of their time with the Norton family. On April 7, 1965, Dianne married Gerald E. Massett in Ely, Nevada and they raised their family in the Holladay area. Dianne and Gerry remained married until Gerry's death on November 8, 2011. Dianne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She delighted in her family and will always be fondly remembered for the elaborate and wonderful meals she prepared for holidays and gatherings. Dianne was a quiet, compassionate person who always tried to help others by recognizing and filling needs. Nobody ever left her house hungry. She loved to fish and hunt with her family and friends. She spent 26 years working for Life Uniforms, Angelica Corp. She managed stores in the ZCMI Center and Fashion Place Mall, as well as the store location on Winchester Ave. Dianne will be sorely missed by those who survive her—her brother, Scott (Ouida) McKay; her son, Randy (Vicky) Norton; her daughter, Kenna (Daron) Breinholt; her grandsons, Justin (Annie) Jensen, Josh (Ashley) Breinholt, Jessie Breinholt, Gary Norton; her granddaughters, Jamie Page, Nicole Norton and Michelle Norton. She is also survived by three great-granddaughters and one great-grandson. Viewings and Funeral Services will be held at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, Murray, Utah. A viewing will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2015 and funeral services will be Saturday, July 25, 2015, at 11 a.m., with a viewing from 10-10:45 a.m. Interment: Murray City Cemetery Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT 84107