Theodean Loosley Obituary (1920

Theodean Heap Loosley, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Parowan, Utah on February 6, 2011. She was born on August 5, 1920 to Charles Henry Heap and Hariet Annie Allen in Parowan, Utah. She graduated from Parowan High and Dixie College with an Associates in Nutrition. She worked as a final inspector at the Parachute Factory in Manti, Utah during WWII. She was a dispatcher for the Tooele Army Depot, and worked as a nutritionist at Iron County Nursing Home and for the School District. Theodean married George Butler Loosley on December 14, 1951 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple on October 14, 1977. She enjoyed serving in the Church especially in the nursery. She helped manage the family businesses, and enjoyed attending baseball and rodeo events of her kids and grandkids. She also enjoyed swimming with her friends. Theodean could often be found helping George with any and every project. Together, they made a great team.She is survived by her children; George Allen Loosley, Margaret Ann (Nolan) Gardner and Edward Kenneth Loosley. Her grandchildren; Katie (Lowell) Sorensen, Gene Gardner, Susann (Cody) Mortensen, Ryan Gardner and Granger Loosley. Along with four great grandchildren, sister-in-law Utahna Heap and many nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her husband George, two brothers; Ralph and Allen Heap, and three sisters; Martha Kirkpatrick, Wanda Roberts and Alice Lunt. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 12:00 pm at the Parowan LDS 3rd Ward. A viewing will be held on Friday, February 11, 2011 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Parowan 3rd Ward, and again at the Church on Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 10:30-11:30 am. Interment will be in the Parowan Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.