Gladys M. Hogan Obituary (1914 - 2011)

Funeral Services for Gladys Malmstrom Hogan will be held January 24, 2011 beginning at 12:00 PM MST. To watch these services click on the "Play" icon below. A long life of loving service ended peacefully at 96, when Gladys Malmstrom Hogan was released to her maker January 19, 2011. Gladys was born April 6, 1914 in Garfield, Utah, to Andrew A. and Mary M. (West) Malmstrom. She was one of six children and was called “Dolly” by her siblings because of her beautiful eyes. Gladys was raised in Midvale, Utah and graduated from Jordan High School and Stevens- Henagar College, excelling in shorthand, a skill she used frequently throughout her life. Gladys married Leman Ira Hogan of Holladay, Utah in 1935. Together they had four children. Leman passed away in 1966. Gladys was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served faithfully in various callings. She was employed by the Granite School District as a secretary until retirement. Gladys enjoyed traveling, gardening and doing genealogy and temple work. Above all, her true love was being there for her large growing family and sharing in their lives. Her special humor, faithful caring and love of God is her true legacy she leaves for all of us. Gladys is survived by her children Dennis (Julie) Hogan; Cheryl (Jim) Holt; Ivan (Celeste) Hogan; David (Shelly) Hogan; step-daughter Inez Peterson; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leman; brother Lawrence Malmstrom; sisters Ruby Ruflin, Gertrude Monson, Fern Rogers, June Denver; and one grandchild Andrew Hogan. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 24, 2011 at 12:00 Noon at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South) in South Jordan, Utah. Friends and family may visit one hour prior. Interment to follow at Midvale City Cemetery located at 400 West 7500 South, Midvale, Utah. The family wishes to thank Jim and Cheryl for welcoming mother into their home and Affinity Hospice, Marianne, Amanda and Rob for their care in her final days.