Cleone Cripps Hirschi, age 91, passed away Monday , July 15th, 2019 at her hom in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born in Cedar City, Utah on August 30th, 1927 to Clarence Andy and Mabel Dover Cripps the third of nine children.
She married LaVar Hirschi on October 9th, 1945 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They were blessed with two sons and three daughters.
She and LaVar planned and built five homes in Cedar and four homes in Las Vegas. She worked right alongside him helping with everything from concrete to painting.
Cleone dedicated her life to serving her family and friends. Her meticulously hand sewn quilts are cherished by children and grandchildren, and her pecan rolls were the best of Christmas.
A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, she gave many hours of service in the relief society making lifelong friends in the process. She was proud of her pioneer heritage and was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
No matter what challenges came her way, she overcame them with great courage and determination. Her example in the latter part of her life will always be a source of strength to all those who know and love her.
Cleone was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, LaVar, her infant daughter Kim, her sister Lois Hulet, brothers Chester, Keith, Bruce and Gary Cripps. She is survived by her brothers Richard and Brent Cripps, her sister LaRue Bleak, her children Kay Lynn (Ronald) Tibbitts, Cheryl (Gary) Terry, Bruce (Vickie) Hirschi, Bill (Amy) Hirschi, her 21 grandchildren and 61 great grandchildren.
Visitations: Friday, July 19, 2019 at 1:00pm at the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Relief Society Room. 2245 Lindell Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Funeral Services: Friday July 19, 2019 at 2:30pm at the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day 2245 Lindell Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146
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