Karlene Z. Malouf Obituary (1926 - 2009)

Karlene Z. Malouf OGDEN - Karlene Z. Malouf, our dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on July 23, 2009. She was born April 13, 1926 in Ogden, Utah to Karl and Leona Ziemer. Karlene was raised and educated in Ogden and graduated from Ogden High School in 1944. Karlene met Murray Malouf while at Ogden High School, and they were married February 20, 1945 in Pensacola, Florida. In 1958 Murray and Karlene moved their family from Ogden, Utah to Belmont, California. They enjoyed 59 years together before Murray passed away in 2004. Their marriage was blessed with five children. Karlene is survived by her children, Kathleen (David) Greenwood of American Fork, Utah; Craig (Renee) Malouf of Alpine, Utah; Mark (Tina) Malouf of Redding, California; Kristine Malouf of San Carlos, California; and Karrie (David) Hitchcock of Star, Idaho. Karlene is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Julie, Mark, Karly, Kimberly, Christopher, Michael, Sean, Matt, Kevin, Daniel, Kyle, Ethan, and Lauren; 15 great-grandchildren and one on the way; sisters-in-law, Ellen (Ralph) Williams and Janice Grajek; and brother-in-law, Edward Malouf. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murray; her sister, Mary Ann Ziemer; and parents, Karl and Leona Ziemer. Karlene was the ultimate mother, not only to her own children but to her children's friends. Children brought Mom great joy. Karlene enjoyed her association with Beta Sigma Phi Service Sorority. Karlene's other joys in life were a good movie, a good story or joke, crafts, hot fudge sundaes, and any form of ice cream and chocolate. Mom also loved to travel. Mom and Dad enjoyed many trips around the USA and abroad. Mom was especially fond of Hawaii. She loved her home of nearly 50 years in Belmont, California, where our family spent many joyous occasions. Our mother's kindness will not be matched, and we will miss her everyday. Mom is now with the love of her life, our Dad, and for that we are thankful. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. in Ogden. A viewing is scheduled prior to the funeral services from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. The family deeply appreciates the tender care Mom received at Greenwood Manor and through Gentle Homecare and Hospice. The family has requested that memorial donations be made to Gentle Homecare & Hospice-www.mygentlecare.com. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 July 28, 2009 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 July 28, 2009 11:00 AM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 July 28, 2009