Connie Sant

Connie Sant, 85, passed away on Saturday, June 8th, in Mapleton, UT. She was born March 6, 1939, in Whitefish Montana to Clifford Tippetts and Duella Farmer. She married George Richard (Rick) Sant. They were married in the Cardston, Alberta, Canada Temple on August 24th, 1960. Connie's story is a testament to a life full of love, service, and dedication to family and community. Growing up in Kalispell, MT, she experienced a close-knit family life in a log home that her family built themselves. With a mother who loved fishing and a father who hunted, Connie’s childhood was rich with outdoor activities and self-sufficiency. She enjoyed fishing with her mom, skiing in the winter, water-skiing in Flathead Lake, and working in Glacier National Park during the summer. Connie was active in high school, holding various leadership positions such as president of the Pep Club, Freshman Class Secretary, Junior Class Treasurer, and Student Body Secretary in her senior year. She was also the Junior Prom Queen and elected Lt. Governor at Girls State. Alongside her school activities, Connie worked at the local drugstore, Hillstead’s and Rexall Drug, which had an ice cream and soda bar. After graduating with honors, Connie attended BYU in Provo, where she lived in Heritage Halls and joined the Cami Los Social Unit. This would later prove to be a significant event. But first she left in 1958 to serve a mission in the West Central States Mission. She began as the mission secretary and later became the accompanist for the Mission-Aires, a singing group that traveled to various states to perform and share their testimonies. Returning to BYU in 1960, Connie was set up on a blind date with Rick Sant by her Camii Los sorority sister, Sharyn Sant. Rick and Connie’s relationship quickly blossomed, leading to their engagement and marriage in the Cardston, Alberta, Canada Temple in August 1960. The couple spent the next few years at BYU, eventually moving to California after Rick graduated. Connie and Rick bought their first home in December of 1962 in Fullerton, CA. They started their family, having four children: Greg, Darren, Jeff, and Stephanie. In 1975, they moved to Yorba Linda, CA, where they had their fifth child, Melissa. During this time, Connie dedicated herself to being a homemaker, mother, and active church member. She took on roles such as team mom, Den mother, Indian Maidens leader, Girl Scouts leader, Primary President, Relief Society President, and organist for the choir and ward. In 1998, Connie and Rick moved to St. George, UT, where they dedicated themselves to their grandchildren, attending their various activities and making celebrations special. After Rick's battle with pancreatic cancer, Connie found solace in her family, moving to Springville, UT, to live with her daughter Stephanie in 2020. Surrounded by family, she continued to share her love and joy through cards, visits, and special memories. Connie’s life was guided by her principles of gratitude, service, and faith. She shared her wisdom with her family, emphasizing the importance of making happy memories, praying, and believing that with God's help, one can achieve more than alone. Connie's legacy is one of unwavering love and dedication to those she cherished. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 15th, at 10 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 245 South 600 East in Springville, UT. Interment will be held at Tonaquint Cemetery, St. George, UT. Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.SerenityStG.com. Arrangements and memorial tree planting under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, (435) 986-9100.

Connie Sant

March 6, 1939 - June 8, 2024