Miriam Johnson Eldredge Obituary (1916 - 2008)

“Tootsie” Miriam Johnson Eldredge—“Tootsie” to her family & close friends—passed on November 08, 2008 in St. George, UT. She was born March 14, 1916 in Salt Lake City, the eldest of three children, born to Gustave and Esther Johnson, who were Swedish Immigrants. Miriam was able to communicate in the language of her parents throughout her life. She attended Salt Lake City schools, graduating from South High School. She married Milton L. Eldredge on June 18, 1937 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Miriam was an active member of her church throughout her life, serving in both ward and stake capacities. She will be remembered by all who knew her, for her kindness and sweet, loving spirit. She was one of those gentle souls who loved everyone. She never raised her voice or spoke ill of anyone. She loved unconditionally and all of her family will never doubt her love for them. She was a great cook and seamstress. She worked hard to make a loving home and provide for the needs of her family. Miriam and Milton served a Temple Mission for 10 years at the Jordan River Temple where she served as a supervisor. The family lived on Creek Road in Union, UT from 1948 until moving to Ivins in 2001. She is survived by four children, Sharon (Tom) James, Poway, CA; Michael (Caroline) Eldredge, Ivins, UT; Richard (KC) Eldredge, Ivins, UT; Jerry (Marie) Eldredge, Salt Lake City, UT; 23 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Ralph (Florence) Johnson; brother-in-law, Harry Willomitzer; sisters-in-law, Janet Hanson and Virginia Nelson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton; her parents; and her sister, Genevieve Willomitzer; one grandson, Timothy Eldredge; and a niece, Susan Willomitzer. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 22, 2008, at 12 Noon at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street, Murray, UT. The visitation will be from 10:00-12:00, with services following. Interment will then follow at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 E. 4580 So. We want to thank the Red Cliff Regional Care Center, the Physical Therapy Department and Zion’s Way Hospice for all the love and care that was given to our mother during her stay there.