Marjean Kay Hoxer Obituary (1921 - 2007)

MarJean Kay Hoxer OGDEN - Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, MarJean Kay Hoxer, passed away Monday, January 8, 2007 at McKay Dee Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 23, 1921 in Swan Lake, Idaho to John Vernon and Nora Kay. She graduated from Downey High School and attended Idaho State University. During WWII she moved to Ogden to work at the Arsenal. It was there she met her dear husband Keith Ronald Hoxer. She and Keith were married October 15, 1943 in Ogden. They were later sealed in the Ogden LDS Temple. Keith passed away in July of 1988. Mom worked at Southern Pacific Railroad, the office of Mayfair Market and she later became the office manager of Eddie's Bakery, retiring in 1984. She was an active member of the Waterfall Canyon Ward (formerly 41st). She served in the Primary Presidency and the Relief Society. Mom was an avid Utah Jazz fan. She also loved traveling. She enjoyed golfing and bowling and was active in both right up until the time of her death. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She took many wonderful trips with them and enjoyed them so much. Mom especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She loved shopping with them and taking them to lunch. She is survived by her loving children, Garry (Nanette) Hoxer, Vicki (Brad) Godfrey, both of Ogden; sister, Kathy (Andy) Gavin and a special sister-in-law, Diane Kay; grandchildren, Staci (Tom) Moore, Scott (Marcie) Hoxer, Zack (Tasha) Godfrey, Heidi Hoxer, Ashley Godfrey, Brian (Becca) Hoxer and Brett Hoxer (Pennsylvania-Harrisburg Mission); great grandchildren, Keston and Kamden Moore, Tayler and Kayla Godfrey and Hailey Hoxer. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents and four brothers. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the medical and nursing staff at McKay Dee Hospital for the excellent care and kindness shown to Mom during her brief stay. Mom, we are proud of the way you lived your life, you're a great example of strength and courage to us all. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 January 11, 2007 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 January 12, 2007 11:00 AM CemeteryWashington Heights Memorial Park 4500 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84403 January 12, 2007