Kathleen A. Escobar
April 5, 1952 - December 29, 2023
Kathleen A. Escobar, of West Jordan, UT, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on December 29, 2023.
She was born April 5, 1952, raised by her wonderful mother, Margie Moulton, who proceeded her in death along with her brothers Jim, Rick, and her sister Judy. Survived by her brothers Doug, Eric and Phil, sister Marva, her children- Angela, Camie (Brian), Jeana (Steven), David (Breanna) and the grandchildren she truly cherished-Shane,Taryn, Ashleigh, Noah, Hannah, and Hailee.
She married Mauricio Escobar (Susanne) in 1971. Although divorced, they remained friends throughout life.
Kathleen loved her family fiercely, always thinking of others first. She was a source of inspiration for those that knew her, an incredibly funny and intelligent lady that knew “a little bit about a lot of stuff”, and a compassionate caregiver, which inspired her to follow that passion into her professional life as a Nurse.
She graduated from Jackson-Wilson High School, later attending SLCC where she graduated as an RN in 1992. She started her nursing career at St. Marks Hospital. Over the years, she worked in PCU, ICU, and ARC. She also spent time as a traveling nurse, going where the need for medical care was greatest- a true testament to her character and the person she was.
She was proud to be able to follow her passion, where she helped hundreds of her patients find comfort and peace under her care.
She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crafting, fishing, woodworking, fixing up the house (1/2 of a project at a time) and most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Whether it was a movie, a meal, or a drive, she always seized the opportunity to spend time together.
Kathleen desired that her cremated remains be spread across Jackson, WY, and The Salt Flats of Utah, allowing for her to go “where the winds may take me.”
A special thank you to Mom’s best friends Jane Budge, Dawn Kent, Deb Matthews and of course Pam Williams who spent nearly every day at the hospital reading to and visiting with Mom.
We love you all so much.
A Celebration of Life will be held at: Starks Funeral Parlor 3651 S 900 E, on January 13, 2024, from 4-6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to use parking and entrance located on the north side of the building.
In Loving Memory
Kathleen will be missed! I can speak for many nurses that worked on PCU at St. Mark's that she was the best night charge nurse, teacher and friend. My thoughts are with her family and friends.
Alison Duey
Salt Lake City, UT
I am so honored to have known and worked with Kathleen. She made the night shift better. What would we do without her browinies. Not only was she a caring and compassionate nurse but she made those around her at ease. Thank You Kathleen
Marilyn Anderson
West Jordan, UT