Our loving Mother of Bountiful, Utah, passed away on Aug 24, 2023, in Santaquin, Utah, at the age of 79. Our Mother was born on Dec 8, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to John Izatt Napier and Catherine Wilcox. She graduated from West High School as the Homemaking Sterling Scholar. Mom married Gerry Mitchell in the Salt Lake Temple on Aug 31, 1964. Mom loved the gospel and served in many callings. She spent her life serving and helping others. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, ceramics, long drives and family activities. She never missed an opportunity to spend time with her children and grandchildren whether it she was playing in the leaves or happy meals at McDonalds. Mom worked in the medical field helping others for over 20 years.
She is survived by: Brother John E. Napier (Charlene (deceased)), Children: Heidi-jo Farr (Mark), Dan Mitchell (Diane), Mechelle Smuin (Brent), and Jeremy Mitchell. 15 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by John I Napier (Father), Catherine Napier (Mother), Gerry Mitchell (ex-husband), Charlene Napier (Sister-in-law), and Jax Mitchell (Grandson).
Viewings will be held Aug 30th from 6-8 pm and Aug 31st from 10-10:45 am. Funeral services will be at 11 am on Aug 31st. All services will be held at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT. Her burial will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
To my Aunt Suzanne,
Oh if you knew how much I missed you! You were the best person I have ever known. The days as kids when I came over, I will never forget. You making chocolate cookies, and me sneaking the dough.😂 to the time we went to the water park and then went to some toco place for food . Then the time you allowed us out in the camper to pick a new pair of pajamas,. I never knew where all those pajamas came from , but I could venture a guess. The time I spent with Heidi going to a church night, and another time spending with Heidi trying to kidnap her friend before she got married. These are all memories I will always hold dear in my heart. Then when I got older I just wanted to scoop you up and take you as far away with me as I could. A place of happiness and joy. Now I know that God has done that for you! So please let you wings spread as far as they can go! Let your voice sing as loud as you want! Let all the thing you wanted to do on earth, do them now! I will always love you !
Natalie
So sad for your loss. I have been trying to find her for 2 years in hopes of reconnection with her. She was loved by many and will be missed by many. A wonderful human being!
We are so sorry for your loss. You deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Suzanne,as being a nephew being the oldest of all my mitchell side cousin's i spent a lot of time with you and and your kids my cousins i remember many times being spent with you and your family those were great times spent together with family. There were times you would take care of me and my brother when my mother spent a lot of time in the hospital as me and my brother grew up spend lots of time with you and your family. We spent a lot of time eating lunch together at your house in West Bountiful me eating cheese and miracle whip sandwiches and Franco American spaghetti. At
dinner time i would be forced
to clean my plate before i could go play being a picky eater i was always last to clean my plate cause i didn't like the dinner placed in front me that's why it took me a long time to clean my plate and then go play with my cousins. I remember many barbeques with homemade ice cream after that was so much fun! We spent many Thanksgiving dinners there with us all around the great dinner table it had 8 leaves so we could get all of us around that great old dinner table that was so cool because it was so big! I have many great memories of you and your family just wanted to say Thank You for all you did for me when i was growing up those were great times spent together i miss you and love you and hope to see you soon, your favorite nephew, Lodge!
The world lost a gentle caring soul with the passing of Suzanne. She was a remarkable person who touched the lives of many (especially me) with her kindness and warmth. Even though she was experiencing difficult life circumstances, she always had a smile and hug. And her cooking!!!!! So delicious!!!! I still make a pot roast using her recipe.
I will cherish the memories of happier days and good times spent in her presence. She will be greatly missed, but her memory will live on in the hearts of all of us who knew and loved her. Peace be with you, Suzanne.
Mom, you were everything to me, my Mother my best friend, my protector, example of what it means to be a Mother, You were always there for me with guidance love direction, comfort, and yes discipline, You taught me to be faithful to trust in My Heavenly Father to have love and compassion even at the most difficult times. You sacrificed so much so i could play with friends by doing my long list of chores to spending all your savings and you car payment to buy me the perfect wedding dress, you were there to welcome each new baby into Mark and my family to guide me and teach me how to love and care for them you were there for so may dance reviews. piano recitals, ballgames for me and for each of my children, you canned dozens and dozens of ears of corn by your self for me when i was not even there. Your love gratitude and sacrifice taught me so much I'll never be able to come close to being the person friend and Mother you were to me so many long drives eating chicken nuggets and diet coke with long drives talking about everything from the gospel, friends, school and yes boys you knew almost, everything in my life I had so much trust and confidence in you and your advice.
As the dementia began to take away from your life I got to be there to help you try to once again crochet the beautiful afghans you once made so easily made, and not be able to do all the things you once enjoyed doing so much to talk about the simple things in life repeated over and over it was so hard to see you go, I felt like I lost you so many times as your memory faded, which in some ways I pray was a blessing for you, you went thru life as a valiant soul I love you so very much words can never express who what and the mother and friend you are to me, I'm so so overjoyed to know deep in my soul you are safe and loved being with your family and friends who mean so much to you. I'll love and miss you so very much I know your are with family friends , our Savior Jesus Christ and Our Heavenly Father and Mother. Peace be with you till we are soon together again. This isn't good bye I'll see you again it feels like it might be, but it isn't the end, you'll be in my heart every day of my life, till that wonderful day when we're together again. See you soon!
Your loving Daughter
Heidi-jo
Suzanne/Suzanne’s Family,
You were one of our second Mothers, at least for us 3 older Beck children, but really for all “5” of us, You tended us for many years, to help out Ruth & Allen around the house & with us kids!! You took me, Rosy, in 1961, when I was just 4 years old, to be one of the Mascots at West High School! I still have the yearbook from that year! What a hoot it was & being there with you in the Pep Club when I was a mascot! We did lot & lots of things together as a family with you, your brother, your folks, your kids as you had them, etc. Then later in life I would come to town & we’d catch up, over the years! I still have a bunch of those great crocheted hangers you loved to make! I even mailed you a few boxes of them to make up! I loved our chats in your backyard & your cozy home there in Bountiful, you were soooo proud of it! You were a rock for your kids, what an example of love, compassion, charity, kindness & Christ-like love you showed each of them over the years. Our family will always cherish the MANY great times we had! We loved you Suzanne! We were heart-broken to learn in Jan, 2024 of your passing in Aug, 2023. You were loved deeply. You are with the Angels, our Mom & Dad who loved you as well! You were a beautiful soul, had an infectious smile & laugh, loved God & people genuinely. Your rewards in heaven will be great! If we could all be so lucky! Rest in PEACE, our dear friend, Suzanne, we loved you! Until we meet again, sincerely Rosy Beck Duncan for the Allen & Ruth Beck entire Family.
