Miria "Missey" M. Killpack Obituary (1964 - 2012)

“HOA AROHA” Miria (Missey) Elaine Marsh Killpack passed away at her home in Murray, Utah early Sunday morning on May 27, 2012. She had endured a long and courageous battle with cancer. Missey was born on February 20, 1964 in Dannevirke, New Zealand to Richard and Elaine Marsh. She grew up in that beautiful setting, and the loving Maori culture. She came from New Zealand to Utah in 1984 and was married to Greg Killpack on February 14, 1985 in the Jordan River temple. Greg is the son of Robert and Dorothy Killpack of West Jordan, Utah. There was no one more patriotic than Missey, and "hope" was her middle name. She had a tremendous ability to love others and was fearless, bold, humble and guileless. Missey was very creative and had many talents which blessed the lives of everyone. Her crafts were beautiful and her singing voice a treat. She touched the lives of all who knew her with her selfless love and beauty.Missey was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was blessed with that great Polynesian faith. She often expressed gratitude for the Atonement of the Savior and found great comfort in the scriptures. Missey is preceded in death by her sister, Minola. She is survived by her parents, Richard and Elaine Marsh; husband, R. Gregory Killpack; son, Ryan; and daughter, Kassandra; also survived by her brothers and sisters in New Zealand: Awhitia (Justin), Duncan (Celeste), Kingi, Ronald (Ngai), Moana (John), Aparata (Wayne), Hohepa (Aroha) and Hyrum (Pania) and many other family members who loved her. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Murray Parkway LDS Stake Center, 619 West 5750 South, Murray, Utah. Viewings for family and friends will be held at church Friday, June 1st from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers and to assist with final expenses an account has been established at Zion's Bank, 5595 So. State St., Murray, Utah, 84107, ph. 801.974-8800 in the name of Miria (Missey) Elaine Marsh Killpack. Thank you for your support and kindness.