Stephanie was born at Holy Cross hospital in Salt Lake City in 1971. She was raised and schooled in Sugar House, graduating from Cottonwood High School in 1989. She attended 3+ years at the University of Utah studying Business Law, Criminal Justice and Mathematics.
Stephanie worked two jobs to make it possible to purchase her 1st home. She was so proud to have accomplished that. Her last employment was with Core Logic where she worked as a researcher of land parcels concerning taxes and liens.
Stephanie is survived by her mother, Diane VanRoosendaal, her aunt and uncle JoAnne (Russ) Ray. Her cousins Kathleen (Joey) Bailey and James (Megan) Ray. Stephanie's dearly loved godfather/phone buddy Mike (Cathee) Crapo. She was lucky enough to have a 2nd "mother" in California, Marcia (John) Rhoades and her mom's lifelong friend "Auntie" Toni Carter. Last but not least, her beloved rescue kitty, "Grey". She was left to fend for herself when Stephanie took her in and saved her life. Grey has a senior companion named 'Boo" that Stephanie thought mom should adopt to keep Grey company in her later years.
It was my greatest privilege to be chosen as the mother to this sweet girl. She in turn took care of me.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a blood donation at the Salt Lake Blood, Platelet and Plasma Center, it will save someone's life.
Her mother would like to thank Stephanie's caregivers and their staff. Dr. Jonathan Grant, Dr. William Nibley, Louise Tobey and Anita McDonald. Last but not least, the personal help, Eliza, Shelby, Lisa and the triage nurse, Renee.
The staff at IHC in Murray went above and beyond, their care showing respect and compassion. Special thanks to Becca and Fay.
There are moments which mark your life. Moments when you realize nothing will ever be the same and time is divided into two parts-before this and after this. -John Hobbes, Fallen
A private family viewing will be held.
Please feel free to share thoughts and memories of Stephanie with the family, It would mean a lot to us.
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