Kathryn Turner Whiting's Obituary
Kathryn Turner Whiting, 59, passed away on December 6, 2022 at her home in Kearns Utah. She was born July 15, 1963 to Bruce H and Marilyn Katherine Brown Turner in Afton, Wyoming.
She graduated from Star Valley High School in 1981 where she enjoyed marching band, photography and being one of the yearbook editors. She then went to Ricks College where she graduated with an Associate's degree in Special Education. While at Ricks, she met the love of her life and best friend Steven Ray Whiting. They were married in the Idaho Falls Temple, April 26, 1985. They were blessed with four children: Tyson, Krista, Isaac and Garrett. She loved being a mom and was so very proud of them.
Kathryn served in many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some of her favorites were Primary and Young Women's presidents. She loved teaching Primary.
She had a great love for scrapbooking, reading, and photography. She loved going to her kids’ sporting events and dance recitals. She made longtime friends with the other parents at these activities.
She had a great sense of humor, and always made everyone associated with her feel better.
She was preceded in death by her parents Bruce and Marilyn Turner and her 2 infant sisters Kitsey and Pauline. She is survived by her husband Steven Whiting, children Tyson, Krista, Isaac and Garrett, grandson Cassius Whiting, brothers: Wesley Turner, Delos Turner, Benjamin (Lisa) Turner, and sisters: Emily (Kelly) Smith, Denise (Doug) Gibson, Marie (Doug) Hunting, and Noralyn Ziesman.
Kathryn’s funeral services will be held Friday, December 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Chapel at 5823 South 4800 West Kearns, Utah. Viewings will be held Thursday, December 15, 2022, evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and from 9:30 to 10:45 prior to the service on Friday. The interment will be at Elysian Burial Gardens at 1075 East 4580 South Salt Lake City, Utah immediately following the services.
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