Dolline Reading Beesley Obituary (1924

The angels have opened their arms to a very special person. Our beloved mother, grandma, sister, daughter, aunt and dear friend, Dolline Reading Beesley, passed from mortal life to eternal life into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and her dear sweetheart on March 6, 2016, in St. George, UT. She was born in Idaho Falls, ID on May 30, 1924, to John Job Reading and Elizabeth Hobbs Reading. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls and later married Dell Edwin Beesley in the Salt Lake City Temple on April 11, 1945. They spent the early years of their marriage in Idaho Falls where her husband was in the trucking business. They were the co-owner of Teton Trading and Transportation Co., hauling freight to Jackson, WY. In 1954, they moved to Jackson and continued the freight business. Later they bought a dry cleaning business and operated it for several years. They were also owners of the Kelly Canyon Ski Area in Ririe, ID. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions. Dolline was always known for her positive attitude. She always had a smile on her face and a song in her heart. She was everyone’s friend. She enjoyed family gatherings, arts and crafts, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She sang in the church choir and also in the movie Spencer’s Mountain filmed in Jackson, WY. She is preceded in death by: her husband, Dell Edwin Beesley; her parents; and her 5 sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived by: her children: Mike Beesley of Hurricane, UT, Mary Merrell of Jackson, WY, Steve Beesley of Layton, UT, and Lisa Torres of Moriarty, NM.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. at the St. George 12th Ward Chapel 500 S. 300 E., St. George, UT followed by funeral services at 1:00. Interment will be at Tonaquint Cemetery.