Shirley J. Kelly McCormick

Shirley J. Kelly McCormick

NORTH OGDEN a€" Mom was born November 7, 1928 to Clyde and Lydia Jackson. She was raised on her father''s farm in North Ogden and also lived in Ogden. She graduated from Ogden High School. Mom was married to Robert T. Kelly on December 6, 1946. They were lifelong sweethearts and were sealed in the Ogden LDS Temple in July of 1988. Dad passed away in August of 1988. Later, she was married to Frank McCormick who also preceded her in death.

Mom nurtured a loving home life and brought joy to all of us. She was a friend to all and was known for her love and compassion.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many callings and at the temple on a regular basis.

Mom was an active member of the North Ogden Civic League and the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She was instrumental in raising funds for the new North Ogden Senior Center and served there on a weekly basis. She was the current Chairman of the Center''s Board.

Mom rejoined her eternal companion and loving family on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at the age of 82. She will be missed by her family here, but is reunited with other loved ones. We know she is happy.

Mom is survived by her children, Jean and Alan Potokar, North Ogden; Michael and Elsie Kelly, Millville, UT; Colleen and Robert Burton, Huntsville; Frank and Joanne Kelly, North Ogden; 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 12 nephews and nieces who lovingly called her "Aunt Shirley".

She was preceded in death by our father, her sweetheart; one great-granddaughter; her parents; two brothers and two sisters.

We love you, Mom, and bid you farewell. We will miss you.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 23rd at 11 a.m. at the North Ogden Stake Center, 626 East 2600 North.

Family will meet friends at Lindquist''s North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd., on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday at the Stake Center 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery.

Email condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com