Muriel Stratton Church

Muriel Stratton Church, age 94, was a glorious, strong, and valiant spirit with a love and zest for life. On October 31, 2015, she passed away in her home surrounded by the love of her children. She left this earth just as she lived with strength and resolve. Mom came into this life on December 23, 1920, to Arthur Earnest Stratton and Pearl Wilson. She was born in the home that her father built in Hurricane, UT and grew up there. She was the third of five children. Her parents were of pioneer stock, honorable, hard-working, self-reliant, and frugal. Traits they had taught Muriel. Muriel met her sweetheart in the 7th grade, Walter Haden Church, of LaVerkin, UT. He courted and loved her all his life. After they graduated from Hurricane High they attended Dixie College together. Mom and Dad were married that summer on August 30, 1940, in the St. George Temple after helping her parents harvest the apricots. Mom and Dad made their home in LaVerkin, UT, where they raised their six children. Mom was a wonderful homemaker. She loved to sew and cook to care for her family. She was a beautiful singer and participated in every choir opportunity. She particularly loved singing with the “Sweet Adelines”. She enjoyed dancing, playing piano, and belonged to the D.U.P. for years sharing stories of her amazing ancestors. Mother's life was full of service to both her faith and to the community she lived in. She was always giving her best. She and Dad served two full-time missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and especially loved working in the temple together. Mom, thanks so much for your great example of love and service. May God be with you till we meet again. Muriel is survived by: her children Bruce Church (LaDean), Gloria Halterman (Donald), Dennis Church (Joyce), Darleen Langston (Kerry), Keith Church (Claudia), Diane Bandy (Ron); thirty-two grandchildren, one hundred twelve great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and her brother Alden Stratton. She is preceded in death by: her husband Walter Church; her parents; her sister Glenna, and brothers Darwin and Bryon; and three beloved grandsons: John, Robert, and Patrick Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the LaVerkin Stake Center, 481 N. Main Street, LaVerkin, UT. Family and friends may call Saturday morning 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center. Interment will take place in the LaVerkin Cemetery.

Muriel Stratton Church

December 23, 1920 - October 31, 2015