Carolynn Jane Slater

Carolynn Jane Craner Slater, 76, passed away on Sunday morning, May 17, 2015 at her home in St. George. Carolynn was born October 9, 1938 in Ogden to Harry and Sal Craner of South Ogden. She had two older brothers, James Lamar Craner and Jack Craner, both deceased. Carolynn met her future husband and lifetime sweetheart, Dennis Slater, while attending Weber High School. They married November 29, 1956 in the Salt Lake Temple. They had four children: Dale (Silvia), Lori (Byron Atkinson), Gary, and Gordon (Charmaine). Gary passed away in infancy. They also have a Navajo daughter, Verna Tsosie. They have 22 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She had a special relationship with each of her grandchildren and was a memorable influence on them. Carolynn was active in the LDS Church and enjoyed working as a docent at the church genealogical library. She faithfully performed the duties of her church callings and enjoyed ushering at the LDS Conference Center as well as working in the St. George temple with her husband. Carolynn worked as a surgical tech at Dee Hospital in Ogden and later as a medical secretary to surgeons in the Bountiful area. She excelled as an employee and coworker. Her favorite hobbies were watercolor and oil painting as well as golfing with her husband and friends. She took art classes and workshops and was a member of the St. George Watercolor Society. She enjoyed the awards she received for her paintings. In February of 2014, she was diagnosed with ALS. She bravely faced the crippling paralysis, with her loving husband at her side who was dedicated to her care day and night. Carolynn lived an excellent life and was loved by all who knew her. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at the Bloomington Hills 8th Ward Chapel, 1222 W. Brigham Rd., St. George. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 22nd from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and again Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., both at the chapel. Interment will be Tuesday May 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 S Dixie Dr, St. George. Family and friends are invited to share condolences online at www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-9100.

Carolynn Jane Slater

October 9, 1938 - May 17, 2015