Jean Howey (Holbrook) passed away August 2nd in her home surrounded in love. She was born in Ogden, Utah on February 20, 1926, to Robert George and Mabel Whitaker Howey and to her sister and best friend Amy. She graduated from Ogden High School and worked for the Ogden Depot Railroad until her marriage to Stanford Taylor Holbrook on March 26,1947. They moved to Salt Lake City and were later divorced in 1969. She worked for Skaggs/American Stores for 25 years.
She loved the Lord and was dedicated to her beliefs. The gospel and family were the cornerstones of her life. She enjoyed serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints and doing the Family History for her ancestors. She served a part time service mission in the Records Processing Unit.
Her appreciation of beauty was expressed in her handiwork and love of gardening. Her pride and joy were her 5 daughters: Ann and (Jerry) Moss, Janet and (Kenny) Louie, Ruth Kadas, Katie and (Rodger) Mitchell and Lea Lynn and (Larry) Matson, 16 grandchildren and17 great grandchildren. Her parents, sister Amy Frost and granddaughter Jennifer Orme preceded her. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday August 9th at the Parleys 4th Ward: 1870 East Parleys Canyon Blvd. Prior to the service the family will be receiving condolences starting at 12:30 pm. The internment will follow at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Although Momma loved flowers, helping others was also important to her so if you prefer you may make donations in her memory to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, your favorite charity or simply by showing the depth of your love to the people in your life.
Dear, sweet Momma may you find peace and joy as you reunite with family and loved ones who are welcoming you on the other side. God be with you until we meet again. You will always live in our hearts. Families are forever!
