Mary Forbush Wells
February 16, 1934 - February 10, 2018
Mom is FREE and passed peacefully to heaven with amazing grace surrounded by family on Saturday, February 10, 2018 six days shy of her 84th birthday. Mary was born February 16, 1934 in Murray Utah to Burnett & May Park Forbush, the 2nd of 8 children. Mary graduated from Jordan High school in 1952. Married the love of her life, Albert S. West Jr. on March 20, 1953, divorced, married Claude Wells Jr. 1975, later divorced.
Mary lived in Cottonwood Heights where she raised three sons. Mary was passionate about her family. She loved people greatly and was known as mom to all her sons friends. She cherished family memories and drives in the canyon.
Mary was fiercely independent and worked hard throughout her life in various areas of retail, and self employment with her cleaning business where she treated clients like family.
Mary had amazing energy and talent in all she did. She loved photography, sewing, gardening, baking and cooking along with everybody's favorite Christmas candy.
Survived by sons Brad (Leanne) West, Todd (Stacy) West, Troy (Sherry) West, grandchildren Marissa (Aaron) Richardson, Ricky Mejias. Brothers & sisters Ramona, Dick, Judy, John, Mike & Lynda.
Mary lived a life of amazing strength and love, touching the hearts of all right up to her passing.
The family would like to express special thanks to the amazing teams of Caring Senior Services and Heartwood Home Health & Hospice.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 S. 900 E., Salt Lake City. Guests are encouraged to use the complimentary valet parking on the south side of the building. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 12:00 PM also at Starks Funeral Parlor, where friends may call upon the family one hour prior.
In Loving Memory
Just wanted to say yet again, it was one of my hearts biggest pleasures in taking care of that sweet woman. She was one of life's biggest blessings! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me the chance to be a part of her and your lives.
Tristen Klingensmith
West valley city, Ut
Brad, Todd and Troy. I'm so sorry, Aunt Mary is a true example of Love. I'll miss her sweet laugh, and encouraging advice. I love you guys ! XOXO Debbie <
Deborah Forbush Robertson
dfishforbush@yahoo.com, UT
What a woman, what a woman, WHAT A WOMAN!!!............God really excelled when He put the biggest, strongest heart into such a tiny, gentle woman. The strongest and yet the gentlest person I have ever known. What a loss to her family and everyone who had the good fortune to have known her.
FAYE HELM
Salt Lake City, UT
Marry cleaned our home for over 20 years, and I have to say that she was always so dependable and honest. She became a friend. She brought tomatoes from her garden to me that were absolutely the best. I know she had an amazing soul and she will be missed. A wonderful woman she was.!!
wynnette erickson
cottonwood heights, ut
We love you and will miss you, all the laughs, great memories and tears. Sewing,Scrapbooking,Cooking and Gardening. Along with the many times we worked together, Always Busy. Looking forward to being together again with all the family. Hugs and Kisses.
Ramona Doyle and family
salt lake city, Ut
I have so many wonderful memories of Mary from when I was a little girl. I loved spending time with her. She would do my nails, take me to her jewelry shop and we would go for rides in the convertible. She always had the most beautiful roses that she would make potpourri out of. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences to Brad, Troy, and Todd.
Jen Zismer Crossley
Tooele, Ut
Just wanted to send my condolences to the family . I didn't know Mary very well but Robyn always spoke very highly of her. Sincerely Brent Gamangasso
Brent Gamangasso
West Jordan, Ut
My condolences to family! May God comfort you during this time!
Bruce Rosier
Murray, Ut
To Mary's wonderful family ... We thank you from the bottom of heart, for the honor and privilege to have spent time with your sweet Mom . She was so blessed to have three loving sons, to take such gracious care of her . We found old friends and new with her beautiful family . God bless ... always . With respect and love , Wade & Brandy Andersen Caring Senior Service
Wade & Brandy Andersen
Herriman, Ut