Jean M. Winnie Obituary (2014)

Jean M. Winnie, 83, passed away peacefully the morning of December 4, 2014 as a result of conditions related to Alzheimer's. She was born October 9, 1931 to William Denston and Edna Walker Muir in Heber City, Utah. After graduating from Wasatch High in 1949, she married the love of her life, Fred Witney Winnie, on December 26, 1950; their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple on May 19, 1976. Following her marriage she became a devoted wife and mother to her husband and two boys. As the manager of the household, and having been taught well by her parents, she excelled in the art of cooking, canning, and gardening. She passed on her love of the outdoors to both her children and grandchildren. Much of Jean and Fred's leisure time was spent camping and fishing with their trailer or at their cabin in Idaho. Whether it was baked goods, jams, or bottled fruit and vegetables she loved sharing with her friends and family. She was raised on hard work and never slowed down throughout her life. Once her boys were in school she was always worked to help support and sustain her family. She is survived by her son, David (Linda) Winnie, of Sandy, Utah. Preceded in death by her son, Mark (1990) and her husband, Fred (2000). She will be greatly missed by her five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held for friends and family on Sunday, December 7, 2014, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah. A private family viewing will be held at the funeral home, Monday, December 8, 2014, from 10:00-10:30 am followed by a public graveside service at 11:00 am at Elysian Burial Gardens Cemetery, 1075 East 4580 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 So. State Street Murray, UT