Florence Delsie Pittard of Orem, Utah died peacefully Monday evening, September 24, 2018 at the age of 93. She was born in Toponce, Idaho to Florence Ruby Campbell and Parley Pratt Jensen as the youngest living of 12 children. Delsie married Robert T. Pittard December 25, 1943 in Payette, Idaho. They were soon separated by World War 2 as Bob served in the Phillipines and Delsie was home and gave birth to their first child. They were sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on May 15, 1952. Robert proceeded Delsie in death on May 5, 2010. Delsie was an active member of the Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-day Saints. She served in the church her entire life. She and her husband served a mission in the Chicago Temple then worked for 6 additional years in the Provo and Mount Timpanogos Temples. Genealogy and temple work were an essential part of Delsie & Bob’s lives. All who met and worked with her loved her. She was an accomplished seamstress and sewed professionally for many years. She loved to quilt, cook, and garden – then she canned everything they hadn’t used or shared with others. Delsie cooked and baked to serve her family, friends and others. She was known for her variety of pies, apple dumplings, and raspberry jam. Delsie is survived by her 5 children: Gary (Gail) Pittard of Orem, UT; Kathy (Ingo) Titze of Salt Lake City, UT; Bruce (Brenda) Pittard of Caldwell, ID; Debra (David) Richardson of Lancaster, CA; Brian (Laura) Pittard of Orem, UT; 22 grandchildren; and 47 ½ great grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her beloved husband and all of her siblings and their spouses. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 5, 2018 at 11 am in the Suncrest 6th Ward LDS Chapel located at 891 West 130 North, Orem, UT. A viewing for friends and family will be held Thursday evening from 6 to 8 at The Sundberg Olpin Mortuary located at 495 South State in Orem, and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the church. Burial will be at Camp Williams Cemetery, 17111 South 1700 West, Bluffdale, UT. We love you Mom! You are now surrounded by those who have anxiously been awaiting for you, and are hand in hand with our dad. We will love you forever!
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Florence Delsie Pittard September 17 1925 September 24 2018 (age 93).
Death notice for the town of: Orem, state: Utah