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1941
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2017
Lois Wheelock Obituary
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend Lois Marnee Stoor Wheelock, 75, passed away from Alzheimer's Disease August 18, 2017. She was born on a cold winter night December 16, 1941 in Soda Springs, Idaho to Marvin and Cleone Stoor. She grew up in the small town of Wayan, Idaho and was the oldest of her 5 sisters and 1 brother. Her family moved to California when she was a teenager. She graduated from beauty college, and was a popular hairdresser. She married Lee Wheelock in the Los Angeles Temple in 1964. They loved each other more than life. They moved to Provo, Utah where Holly was born, and Pennsylvania where Kevan was born. She was 100% active in the LDS church and served in almost every calling. (She can't play the piano) She was an icon in the Jordan River Temple where she worked faithfully for 20 years, including as the secretary for 6 presidents. She loved to garden, write, paint, sing, serve others, and cook for the masses! Marnee was a leader in her family and her community. She was well known for her homemade cinnamon rolls and love of gatherings in her forest!
She leaves behind a legacy of work, love of family, and her independent spirit. She was preceded in death, 22 years ago, by her loving husband Lee. What a joyous reunion they are having! Survived by children Holly (Todd) Sorenson, Kevan (Judy) Wheelock, 9 grandkids, 3 great grandkids, siblings Donna (Al) Holland, Loretta (Fred) Smith, Elsie (Steve) Gatzemeier, Debbie (Dan) Rozak, Marvin (Nancy) Stoor, Cindy (Gary) Kummer.
Viewing will be held Friday August 25th from 7-9 pm and Saturday August 26th from 9-10:45 am with funeral services following at 11:00 am. All services at the LDS Church on 2450 W. 10600 South, South Jordan, Utah. On-line condolences at www.premierfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tanya Whitney
August 23, 2017
Dear Kevan and Holly,
We love your sweet and amazing Mama so much and feel so much love for her and her influence in our lives. We are so grateful for the friendships and traditions of the Dinner Group. We're happy that she and your Dad are reunited after 22 years.
Lots of love to all of you during this time of loss.
We're praying for you!
Love,
Tanya and Matt Whitney and family
Jodi G. Warner
August 21, 2017
Marnee was our neighborhood "mother" or maybe "grandmother" when we moved in all new to a newly developed subdivision. I remember the first openhouse when she invited us all in to her warm and inviting home. One of the desserts she served has found its way into my permanent recipe file, titled "Marnee's Cheesecake". It became even more important as my extended family started to deal with gluten intolerance soon thereafter because it doesn't have a crust! We loved seeing her at the Executive Secrty desk at Jordan River Temple. She served us all throughout the years we were neighbors and was a rock when we had to say goodbye to our beloved Bishop Wheelock too soon. She is a permanent memory and a cheery one! Love you Marnee
Scott Burgess
August 21, 2017
I worked with Marnee at the temple and enjoyed her kindness, whit, and spunk. I enjoyed time in the "forest" for work parties and some more private lunches with her and the JRT gardeners. She lived her life with class and will continue to do so. I am happy for her as she heads home after a job well done. My heart goes out to Holly and Kevan.
Brent and Janet Stringham
August 21, 2017
What a fantastic lady! We loved being back-fence neighbors with Lee and Marnee for many years. They were truly the parents of our Ward and the forest was the gathering place of the neighborhood. Todd, Kevan and Holly, we're so sorry for your loss, but revel in the knowledge that you're wonderful parents are reunited again.
Milt Lytle
August 20, 2017
I loved Marnee. She was a sweet person and enjoyed her friendship at the Jordan River Temple. While I was a custodian there, we became great friends. She will never be forgotten. She gave me two talking figures.. man and woman,(when I retired from the temple) that talked about little things when you pushed on them. They still are placed specially in my den never to be forgotten. She holds a special place in my heart.
Valerie Colby
August 20, 2017
You are probably whistling or humming a tune. I'm so happy for your reunion but I'm sending love to your family. Well done family too.
Our Jordan River temple family was a well oiled machine and you were a big part of that. Well done faithful servant.
I'm looking at staff and Presidency pictures over the
years. I'm so glad I rubbed shoulders with you. Good memories.
Scott Snelders
August 19, 2017
You were always so kind! I loved your smile. Thanks for all the great memmories in Wayan and the Forrest! Happy reunion!
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