Ruby Bowcutt Whitesides Dutson

Ruby Whitesides Dutson

KAYSVILLE a€" Ruby Bowcutt Whitesides Dutson, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2008, surrounded by her family. She was born to Charles and Elizabeth Thomas Bowcutt on September 17, 1913 in Collinston, Utah. Ruby married Maine Whitesides in Layton, and the marriage was and later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Maine passed away in 1961. Ruby married Lyman Dutson in 1981. He died in 2000.

Ruby was raised and educated in Logan, UT, and graduated from Logan High School and Weber State. For the past 75 years, she has resided in the Layton-Kaysville area. For many years, she was a head cook and later a librarian for the Davis School District.

As an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she held many positions. Her prime interest was her family. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and played an active part in their lives. All who were the fortunate recipients of her excellent cooking agree that she made the best cinnamon rolls and raisin filled cookies in the world.

Ruby was an optimist and always found the good in people and made the best of every situation. She had unconditional love and acceptance for everyone, and especially for children. Her smile and positive attitude where contagious. Dancing and serving others were her passion, but she loved to travel and had an adventurous spirit that took her to many interesting places.

Ruby is survived by her four sons: Boyd (Gayle), Max (LaRae), Tom (Suzann), Bill (Joanne) Whitesides. Eighteen grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granchild, and one sister, Maude Pistoia. She was preceded in death by Maine Whitesides, Lyman Dutson, infant son, Norman, her parents, two sisters and two brothers.

The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Jennifer and the capable staff at the Apple Tree in Kaysville. Special thanks to Shareen and Penny of Hospice Alliance as well as Dr. Jeffery DeGrauw.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Lindquist''s Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main. Friends and family may call Tuesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 12:30 to 130 p.m. at the mortuary.

Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery