JoAnn Fashimpaur

1939 ~ 2021

On October 29, 2021, our mom, Grammy, and Great Grammy left us unexpectedly.

Mom was born on November 8, 1939, to James and Helen Forsythe, in South Bend, Indiana.

She had 2 brothers and 1 sister. After she was married, Utah became home. She raised 4 kids in Millcreek and worked as a checker for 36 years.

Though she loved her home in Utah, her heart remained with South Bend and sorely missed her family. She looked forward to her long visits, but they were never quite long enough.

Mom was known for cooking and baking. Many of us attempted to cook and bake like her, but no food was ever like our mom’s. Mom always raved how good it was anyhow.

She loved her coffee and toast with butter and apple jelly in the morning. When we say coffee, were talking the strongest of the strong. We believe this is why she lived with spunk.

Mom had the gift of gardening. She could resuscitate any plant or flower that fell victim to those of us who have the gift of killing them. She often pointed out that a little water would help the plant live longer, then confiscate the poor withering plant into her care where it would strive.

She had this amazing talent for solving puzzles. Jigsaws, crosswords, etc. She deserves all bragging right to solving thousand-piece puzzles in just a day. She would leave them up for a week so we could admire the art of the puzzle then set out to find her next challenge to piece together.

Anyone who knew our mom, knew she loved to “bum”. She absolutely enjoyed spending the day going out and seeing what trouble we could get into. Rain or shine, mom was always up for a day of “bumming around”.

Her television Network shopping channels were her absolute favorite. She would call us on the telephone and insist that we change the channel to see the newest item being offered. She loved this whole “new” concept of sitting on the couch and shopping. She became a pro in no time. She would spend a few minutes preparing to sit down to watch, gathering a snack and a diet soda. Remote and phone close by, she was set to flip back and forth between channels and find that one ‘sweet deal”.

Mom is survived by her kids, Kim (Joel Lundstrom), Kurt, Trent, Kelly (Nate Bush). Grandchildren, Cassidy, Chance, Tyler and Austin and one Great Grand Child, Baby Mateo. Brother’s Jim (Brenda) Forsythe and Rick (Diane) Forsythe. Nieces and nephew Amy, Chrissy, Justin, Danielle, Cory, Tammy, Jimmy, Tarea, and Solomon. Many beloved great nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents James and Helen Forsythe, sister Beverly Szucs brother in-law Jack Szucs and nephew John Szucs.

Per our mom’s wishes, there will be no services held.

We will miss you mom. Our hearts are broken that you are gone. We hope that you are off “bumming” with Beverly and Bill the wiener dog.

Our family would like to thank Cassie with St. Marks Family Clinic for her unwavering support and love for our mom this past several years.

We would also like to thank the ICU medical staff at Intermountain Healthcare Hospital for their compassionate care of our mom.