Renae Goff McMullin Obituary (1936 - 2008)

Renae Goff McMullin, age 72, passed away due to complications incident to heart surgery, on October 9th, 2008. She was born February 10, 1936, the only child of Joseph Richard and Zelda Celeste Newbold Goff. Due to the early deaths of her parents, she was raised from the age of seven by her grandparents William and Esther Newbold. She enjoyed the friendship and guidance of loving aunts and uncles throughout her life. Renae was a life-long resident of South Jordan and a graduate of Jordan High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Dix Holt McMullin, on September 15, 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. She was his greatest support in all his endeavors. They enjoyed a marriage centered on love, devotion and service to their five children, extended family, friends, and community. Renae was a faithful, active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints her entire life. She served in numerous callings including Primary worker, Relief Society President, Stake Young Women’s President, Temple worker, and serving with her husband as full-time missionaries at the Winter Quarters Visitors Center. She served others and was a thoughtful, gracious hostess to people of all ages. Her generous nature and meaningful gifts were a blessing in the lives of many. Her quick wit and sense of humor brightened any occasion. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Dix Holt McMullin; five children, Dixy (Tom) Christensen, Garn H. (Pam) McMullin, Patrece (Steve) Johnson, Paulette (Scott) Taggart, Richard D. (Karol Ann) McMullin; 31 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Jacqueline (Clell) McMullin, and brother-in-law Roy (Clem) Heagren. A viewing will be held Monday, October 13, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.). Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the South Jordan River Stake Center, 11400 S. 1570 W., South Jordan with a viewing preceding from 10-10:45 a.m. Interment, South Jordan City Cemetery.