Margaret Rae Leavitt's Obituary
Margaret “Rae” Leavitt, age 64, passed away November 28, 2018 surrounded by family and in
the arms of her daughters in Payson, Utah.
Rae was born September 10th, 1954 to Phillip and Ruth Addis and was the 5th born of 6
children.
Rae is survived by her 3 daughters Shana Higgins (Aaron Higgins), Sheila Hipskind (Kevin
Hipskind), Tosha Leavitt (Tyler Barton), 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and by her furbaby
JoJo. She is welcomed into heaven by the arms of her parents Phillip and Ruth Addis, as well
as Jeremy Dudley Leavitt the love of her life, her two sisters Sheila Addis and Penny Anderson,
her beloved Great Grandson Bentlie Kay Higgins and many other family and friends.
Rae started her legacy in 1972 when she married the love of her life JD Leavitt. They quickly
started a family with their first daughter born in 1972, followed by her second in 1984 and
concluding with her youngest in 1990. Her legacy has grown into a wonderful family of 17
members who will continue to grow in her honor.
Rae was known to all she met as a giver with a huge heart. She spent the majority of her
working life in health care serving others who could not serve themselves. Her caring nature
continued after her career as she loved so many others as her own. She loved spending her
time fishing, camping, baking and candy making but most of all spending time with those she
loves. Rae will be remember in the hearts of so many and she will never be forgotten.
To our Mom,
We thank you for the love and the life you gave us.
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