Constance Etta Drysdale's Obituary
Constance Etta Drysdale, affectionately known as Connie, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at Holy Cross Jordan Valley Hospital. Connie will be remembered for her adventurous heart, her busy hands, and the quiet strength she offered to those she loved.
Born on 15 February 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Clifford and Iris Allen. Connie graduated from South High School in 1952 and went on to study at BYU. She served a mission to Uruguay in 1959.
She married Hubert Franklin Baker in June of 1966, together they adopted their son James Rhett Baker in September 1968. Twelve years later they divorced.
She married Dick Drysdale on 31 August 1978. They enjoyed many years of camping and were a huge fixture in their camping community. Together they went on many adventures such as hiking, travel, and road trips. You could always find them working on arts and crafts and later selling these treasures at flea markets.
She is survived by her brother Terry Mark Allen and his wife Lowla, brother-in-law James Baxter, son James Rhett Baker and daughter-in-law Marie Diana Baker. Also, grandchildren Steven James Baker, Deborah Nicole Baker and son in law Gabriel Sarno, Michael Joseph Baker, Robert Conrad Rauer Jr, Brandon James Baker, and Alisha Marie Baker. Also, great grandchildren Tesla Faith Sarno and Leo Damian Sarno.
Preceded in death by Clifford Allen, Iris Allen, Lynn Allen, Carl Allen, Joan Baxter, Hubert Baker, Dick Drysdale, and grandson Diego DeVar Sarno.
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