Sharleen Saunders

Celebrate the life and passing of Sharleen Hutchins Saunders on 16 July, 2005 at the McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She began her life in Preston, Idaho, on December 8, 1960 after three "dry runs" to the hospital. She was the third of four children born to Bert Johnston and Maureen Moss Hutchins. Sharleen met her forever sweetheart and married Paul Kelly Saunders on February 15, 1980, in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. They were blessed with three children, Brett, Scott and Stacie, two daughters-in-law, Renee and Mindy, and two grandsons, Matthew and Trenton.

Sharleen and Paul opened their home to several exchange students, and any and all the neighborhood kids. Sharleen proudly wore the title of "Cool Aid Mom". She also worked with the Junior Miss programs in both Malad and Downey. Sharleen loved being a busy member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving actively in all auxiliaries of the church, but her heart was with the Young Women's Program.

Sharleen had a sense of humor that was quick to "zing" anyone that came near her, and combined with her bright green flashing eyes, she was something to behold and reckoned with. She was quick to make mends and there are many people who will miss her wonderful loving spirit. The pride of her life is her husband, children, and grandchildren, and their accomplishments.

She is survived by her husband Paul Saunders of Richmond, Utah: sons Brett Paul (Renee), Juneau, Alaska, Scott Leroy (Mindy), Salt Lake City, Utah; daughter, Stacie Ann, Provo, Utah: grandsons Matthew and Trenton: one brother and two sisters: Brian Hutchins (Jamie), Brigham City, Utah, Beverly Hutchins (Kevan), Post Falls, Idaho, Carol (Kirt) Davis, Riverton, Utah; two half-sisters, Suzanne (Robert) Scheller, Coconut Creek, Florida, Diane (Bill) Sirola, Davie, Florida, niece Patricia (Brian) Larson, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and her mother, Maureen Condie, Preston, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her father, Bert Johnston Hutchins, "Daddy" Roy Condie, grandparents, her niece Ashley, and her dear friend, Penny Greaves.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, in the Richmond Stake Center, First East and Main Street in Richmond. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2005, from 7-9 PM at the Richmond Stake Center and prior to services on Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Condolences may be sent to the family and register book signed at www.allenmortuaries.net
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at any Wells Fargo Bank in the name of Paul K. Saunders.