Carolyn Martinsen Slaugh

Carolyn was born on July 6th, 1941, in Vernal, Utah to D’Almaine (Dal) and Helen Martinsen. Carolyn grew up in Vernal with siblings Clyde (Dawn) Martinsen, Pauline (Lynn) Smuin and Garth (Betty) Martinsen.

On June 5th, 1959, Carolyn married the love of her life Nolan Reid Slaugh. Together, Carolyn and Nolan had five children: Mike (Lisa) Slaugh, Patty (Paul) Halladay, Rod Slaugh, Judy (Lynn) Aardema, Rick (Mandy) Slaugh and 44 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Carolyn had a beautiful smile and loved to laugh, she had a way to make everyone around her feel loved and welcome, her joy was spending time with her family and friends and she was an amazing cook. Carolyn’s presence while not the loudest in the room was always the warmest.

Carolyn was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Throughout her earthly life she barred an unwavering testimony to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and honored several callings from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Nolan, son Ricky and grand- daughters, Amber and Tanaka.

The Slaugh family would like to express their love and gratitude to the staff at Quality Hospice and the family members that unselfishly dedicated their time taking care of Carolyn with patience, love and care during the last few years of her time on this earth while she battled the cruel disease of dementia.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Valley View Funeral Home Chapel – 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the services from 9:30-11:00 am at the same location. Interment will be in the Valley View Memorial Park at 12:00pm.