Our kind and loving mother and grandmother, Marie Pace Titus joined her eternal sweetheart on January 19, 2016. She was born on April 15, 1921 in Price, Utah to John Mathis and Edith Kay Pace. She married Wm. Dean Titus on October 5, 1941 in Price and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.
Marie loved being a mother and was happiest when surrounded by her family. She had a strong moral compass and led by example to treat everyone with respect. She was a hard worker, an amazing painter and excelled at crocheting, embroidery, sewing, and crafts. She created a beautiful yard and garden.
Possessing a true servant's heart, she served in many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Taylorsville 30th Ward for 43 years and prior to that the Haven Ward in South Salt Lake in Primary, Relief Society, and as a visiting teacher.
She is survived by her children; Michael (Kelly), Palisades, Idaho, Ron (Chris), Fruit Heights, Utah, Jon (Geri), Smithfield, Utah, Rebecca (Dennie) Giles, Cub River, Idaho and Laurel of Taylorsville, Utah, 19 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Dean and daughter Dian Franson.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South) in Sandy. The family will greet friends and relatives from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to the services. Condolences and remembrances may be shared online at www.larkincares.com
