1960 ~ 2025
Friday Nov 7, 2025: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday Nov 8, 2025: 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Saturday Nov 8, 2025: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday Nov 8, 2025: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Denise Harper Jelte passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 65.
She was born in Monterey, California, attended the University of Utah, and after moving many times to different states and countries, ultimately settled with her family in Sandy, Utah. She trained to be a medical assistant and worked in that profession for over 30 years. She was known for her love of family and her kind and caring nature.
She enjoyed anything that meant spending time with her family. She loved puzzles, loved the church, and loved her family trips to Bear Lake, a tradition that started when she was sixteen.
She is survived by her husband, Eric Jelte; her children, Tonya, Jennifer (Grant), Richard (Shanae), and Brian (Josie), and her grandchildren: Jace, Carson, Millie, Jayla, Ruth, Audrey, Denver, and Lauren; and her siblings, Bruce, Karen, and Cheri. She is excited to be reunited with her parents, Denver and Lucille Harper, her brother Richard, and her little sister Nancy.
A viewing will be held on Friday, November 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and again on Saturday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. with the funeral at 11:00am, with a graveside service to follow at Eleysian Gardens. Viewings and Funeral will be held at the LDS meeting house on 8600 South 1500 East in Sandy, UT.
For those who are unable to attend in person, please click the "Watch Service" link above to join us virtually.
My deepest sympathy to the family. Peace and strength be with you .
I was heartbroken when I learned of DJ's death. She was a lovely woman and a good friend. I will never forget her or the times we shared. I know she's at peace, and her memory will live on for all of us. My sympathy and compassion are with her family and loved ones at this difficult time.