Lee Ann Mikkelsen Dopp's Obituary
Lee Ann (Mikkelsen) Dopp July 1, 1948 – April 1, 2026
Lee Ann (Mikkelsen) Dopp, 77, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026.
Lee Ann loved her family and deeply missed her beloved husband, Leland Paul Dopp, the love of her life, who passed away on January 2, 2024. Their love and life together remained close to her heart, she ached daily to be with him again.
Together with Paul, Lee Ann lived a life centered on family, compassion, and quiet strength. They opened their hearts and home not only to their children and grandchildren, but to many foster children throughout the years. Leaving a legacy of generosity, resilience, and enduring love.
She was a dedicated and hardworking woman who took on many roles throughout her life to ensure her family had what they needed. She instilled in her children the value of hard work, encouraging them to earn the things they desired. She would often sing one of her favorite hymns, “Love at Home,” to her children, in a not so subtle way to remind them of the importance of kindness and harmony during the inevitable moments of childhood chaos in a home of six kids.
Lee Ann found great joy in connecting with others, always taking a sincere interest in their stories. In her later years, she especially loved driving for Uber and Lyft, where she met people from all walks of life. She often shared stories of those encounters, treasuring the conversations and connections that became some of her most meaningful experiences.
Lee Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Glenn Mikkelsen and her sister, Glenna. Lee Ann is survived by her brother, Ned Mikkelsen, and his wife, Janet, and by her children: Vickie Lyn (Dopp) France and Jason Ray France; Michael Paul Dopp and Janice (Nelson) Dopp; Deborah Ann Dopp; Diane Dawn Dopp; David Glen Dopp and Annette (Moulton) Dopp; Amy Elizabeth (Dopp) Weah and Anthony Weah.
She was a proud and loving grandmother to: Avery France (Jake Gailey), Adam France, Theresa France (Jack France), and Jordan France; Charlie Dopp, Kayci Dopp, John Dopp, and Mark Dopp; Shayla (Dopp) Scott (Kyle Scott), Dawson Dopp, Olivia Dopp, Logan Dopp, Tyson Dopp, Piper Dopp; Kadence Weah, Christopher Weah, Anaeli Weah, and Amylia Weah.
Bonus Grandchildren from Diane’s exchange students; Panisa(Pun) Phasuk and Michelle Chang (Beck Lin), with a bonus great-grandbaby, Ruby Dawn(Ying-Chen Lin).
She also held a special place in her heart for the many foster children she welcomed into her life, including David Pigott, Carly Evans, Trevor Bisby, Lacy Nelson, and many more whose lives she touched deeply.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Lakeside 8th Ward Building, 131 S. 1600 W., Provo, Utah. A viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:30 a.m. Interment will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Utah Veteran's Cemetery and Memorial Park located at 17111 S Redwood Road, Bluffdale, Utah.
Lee Ann will be remembered for her unwavering love, her kind heart, and the lasting impact she made on all who knew her.
“And I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again.”- Charlie Puth
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