Florence B. Oliver Obituary (1918 - 2013)

Florence Barber Oliver passed away peacefully at the Holladay Health Care Center on June 6, 2013, after battling dementia for many years. She was born on July 12, 1918 in Salt Lake City to Dominic and Jenny Barber. She was the 7th of 14 children. She married "the best" Frank Oliver July 17, 1948. He preceded her in death after 18 years of marriage on June 30, 1966. She lived life to the fullest and loved her family very much. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley (Larry) Ruffner, Susie (Rich) Lowe; son, Ron (Vanessa) Oliver; 8 grandchildren and 5 ½ great grandchildren; brother, William Barber; and sister Elaine Kitterer. She is preceded in death by son, Frank Joseph, parents, 6 sisters and 5 brothers, several nieces and nephews. The family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Gary Holland and his wonderful team at Hospice for Utah; Chelsea, Rochelle, Vanessa, Tiari, Cami and Chaplin Gaylen. We would also like to thank the Coventry Assisted Living Center Staff, Kevin and his staff of wonderful CNA's. Now Mom, you can walk hand and hand with dad. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Hospice for Utah Foundation, www.hospice4utah.com. Funeral services will be, Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, SLC. A viewing will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street. Murray, Interment: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 333 East South Temple. SLC. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT United States 84107