Patricia Hooton

Patricia N. Hooton loving wife, mother, grandmother, good neighbor, and true friend passed away peacefully of causes incident to age on September 16, 2014, returning to her husband, daughter, and parents.

Pat was born February 2, 1927 in Blackfoot, ID to Einar M. & Violet Jackman Nelson. Moving throughout her youth due to her fathers activation with the army reserve, she graduated from Stockton High School in Stockton, CA. She later moved to Salt Lake City to attend the U of U, becoming a member of Alpha Chi Omega, and graduating with a bachelor’s degree. While attending the U she met her husband Robert W. Hooton. They were married on August 23, 1949, which they later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple on November 9, 1984. Pat briefly worked as a school teacher before she started the work she enjoyed the most, being a mother. Pat and Bob had two children together, Paula (Kim) and Nelson (Kathy). She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she served with duty and joy in many callings. She also enjoyed her time volunteering as a docent at the Natural History Museum. Pat had a great sense of humor, was an avid reader and loved to travel with her family. She devoted her life to her husband and children and built a home that overflowed with love. She was loved dearly by her six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all.

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert W. Hooton, daughter Paula Hooton Slusser and her loving parents.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 22, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive SLC, UT. A viewing will be held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, Sunday evening, September 21, from 5-7 p.m. and one hour prior to services. Interment to follow at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.