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Willowcreek 2nd Ward 2400 E Alta Canyon Rd., Sandy UT 84093Monday Nov 10, 2025: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Funeral
Willowcreek 2nd Ward 2400 E Alta Canyon Rd., Sandy UT 84093Monday Nov 10, 2025: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
1934 ~ 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025: 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Monday Nov 10, 2025: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Selma Setsuko Yagi, 91, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away in Salt Lake City on November 3, 2025. She was born on April 29, 1934, in Union, Utah, to Shigenobu and Kusa Mori. Selma had an extraordinary gift of warmth, kindness, love and thoughtfulness towards everyone.
Growing up, Selma attended Jordan High School where she enjoyed cheerleading for the Beetdiggers. She is predeceased by her devoted husband, Junior; they lived in Corinne, Utah for 46 years before both moving to Sandy in 2000. During her years in Corinne, they attended most every University of Utah football and basketball game. She worked at Box Elder County Bank and Udy Insurance Co., while gracefully juggling the demands of raising her five children.
After Junior’s passing in 2007, Selma found solace and strength in her family, friends, kind members of the Willowcreek 2nd Ward and her passions which included her continued devotion and love for Utah athletics. She made it to her final Utah football game just nine days prior to her passing! Her other past times included the Japanese bowling league and the lunches that followed, the Mt. Majestic ladies luncheon group, her grandchildren, great grandchildren and sharing her delicious cooking with everyone.
Thoughtful actions and giving to others brought Selma the most joy. She was happiest when she could do things for others. Even in her later years with various health issues, she still found ways to bring joy into everyone’s lives. While we are heartbroken, we are grateful for the time we had with her and for the love and memories she leaves behind.
Selma is survived by her loving children, Randy (Stacey), Rick, Stephen, Susan Booth (Scott) and Kari Jo Reagan (Dewey); her siblings Floyd and Steve Mori; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents, sisters Meg Kiriyama and Yuki Tawa, brothers Shigeru, Nobuo and Tom Mori.
A viewing will be held at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Funeral Home, 2350 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City on Sunday, November 9 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A second viewing will be held Monday, November 10 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., followed by funeral services at 12:00 noon at Willowcreek 2nd Ward located at 2400 E Alta Canyon Road, Sandy. Burial services will be conducted at Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery at 1:45 p.m.
Funeral services will be live streamed via Zoom. You can access the link through the "Watch Services" button above
Our Mt. Majestic monthly meetings will never be the same! With us, sweet Selma enjoyed sharing her life stories, escapades, house problems and yet the wonderful opportunity to remain in her home for the past years. She often expressed thanks to her children for making sacrifices to allow her such independence.
Deepest sympathies to the Yagi family. Selma was always kind to me and greeted me with the warmest smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Selma will be dearly missed. A sweet, loving woman with always a kind word to everyone. A gracious, noble woman with a deep love for the gospel. I'm grateful for her Christ-like example of love to all. I will miss her. My love and prayers to her dear family.
We felt like Selma was part of our family. She and my mom were two peas in a pod. The fun they had together! Selma was always so warm and thoughtful and loved. We miss her.
I loved Selma like a sister. We spent almost everyday together. We had so much fun eating out, snowshoeing, going to movies, going to all the Ute games and sharing our lives through it all. I will miss her terribly and will always carry her in my heart. Sending my love too all of you.
Selma Yagi Family,
Our deepest Condolences in the passing of a very special lady. My memory of Selma was her & Junior eating at my dad's restaurant, the Golden Spike Café owned by Ichi & Yae Nisogi in Corinne. Utah, weekly after their bowling league in Brigham City. Our last conversation with Selma was only a few weeks ago at the Nikkei luncheon, and Selma said I miss the chow mein we used to eat at your dad's restaurant. We also missed seeing her when she bowled in the Senior league on Wednesdays with her sister Meg.
Our Sympathy,
Ken & Reiko Matsuura
Dear Steve: Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. I know how hard it is to loose a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
a classmate
Esther Smith Kinder
Rick, Randy, Steve, Susan and Kari Jo,
It has been many years since I have seen any of you as well as your Mom. I think the last time I saw your family was at your Dad's viewing. I was sad to hear of your Mom's passing and know this has been a long awaited time for her to reunited with your Dad again.
I have memories of our younger years....the Hamilton's and the Yagi's. I do remember as a young child going out to your farm in Corinne. Your Mom and Dad were always so kind to us. I remember your Mom's laugh and how she was always so upbeat. It's sad to see that generation slowy passing away and seeing all the good friends our Mom and Dad had while we were growing up. May you be comforted at this time.
Nancy Hamilton Hennessy