Joy H. Milano Marasco Obituary (1927 - 2016)

Sandy, UT – Dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Joy was a longtime resident of Carbon Country, having been born in Rolapp, Utah on August 12, 1927 to Robert and Vera Henderson. She died peacefully Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the Willow Creek Wentworth Assisted Living Center. Joy experienced a rich and varied work history where she touched many lives. After working early on as an LPN to help her husband through law school, Joy received an Applied Business degree from the College of Eastern Utah. Upon graduating, she served as the Librarian at Reeves Elementary until the school closed. She then began working at First Security Bank and later became the Personnel Director at Castleview Hospital in the mid 70's, where she remained until retirement. Joy was interested in politics throughout her life and she could always be found as a polling judge during election season. Though committed to her career, Joy's real passion was reserved for her family. She was completely devoted to them and it was common for her to "supervise" tree house building and bike rides while the grandkids gathered each summer at the farm. She found great joy in creating and sharing countless ceramic art pieces. Joy would never turn down a rousing game of Canasta or a trip to the family's cabin in Scofield West. Throughout her life she made animals a key part of her family and will be missed by her beloved Brando. Joy is survived by her three children, John (Janette) Milano, Dan (Cheryl) Milano and Linda Milano; six grandchildren, Jax Milano (fiancée Dee), Janelle (Chad) Cox, Leisa (Pat) Khalaf, Justin Milano, Monica Etzel, and Gina Etzel; two great grandchildren, Cambria Cox and Danny Khalaf, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by Robert D. Milano whom she married May 28, 1946 and who died May 12, 1996; John Marasco, whom she married September 29, 2000 and who died January 27, 2011; parents Robert and Vera; and siblings, Dora O'Brien, Anita Workman, Russell Henderson, Dewey Henderson, Margie Culp, and twin, Joyce Henrie Otto. Our sincere appreciation goes out to the staff of Quality Hospice Care and the Willow Creek Wentworth for their care and compassion towards Joy these last several months. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org. Joy will always be remembered for her great generosity and her infinite capacity to love. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT