Megan Nicole Hodges

September 23, 1983 - July 31, 2014

Megan Nicole Hodges
1983 – 2014

 

Our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter and friend Megan Nicole Hodges passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 in Salt Lake City. Megan was born on September 23, 1983 in Bountiful, Utah to Ryan Quinn Hodges and Linda Merritt Howell. She attended St. Olaf Catholic School and Judge Memorial Catholic High School where she loved playing softball, soccer and basketball with cherished teammates. After graduating in 2001, Megan attended Utah State University and later participated in the Culinary Arts program at Salt Lake Community College.

Megan lived every moment of her short life to the fullest. She was strong and beautiful, exceptionally loyal and loved her family and friends with her whole heart. She made an impact on every person she knew. The world is a darker place without her contagious smile and caring soul. Meggie, we love you to the moon and back.

Megan is survived by her father Ryan Quinn (Branden) Hodges; mother Linda (Reese) Howell; brother Daks (Kristin) Hodges; sister Madison Hodges; half-brothers Ryken and Brexden Hodges; grandparents Quinn Hodges, Dianne (Jim) Nelson, Winifred Merritt; step-grandparents Reese (Geri) Howell, Gaylene (Jubie) Varoz; and adoring niece Brooke Marie Hodges. Preceded in death by her grandfather George K. Merritt; cousin Hayley Merritt; and other aunts, uncles and cousins that loved her.

A celebration of Megan's life will be held Thursday, August 7, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East in Salt Lake City. Complimentary valet parking will be provided on the north side of the building.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Equality Utah, www.equalityutah.org.

In Loving Memory

Megan was a wounderful friend was always kind and would help anyone in need she will be miss and never forgotten she will always be in are hearts

Charlene jones

Ogden, Ut

I am so very sorry for your loss. Megan was a wonderful young woman and made me smile every time I saw her. I will always remember her playing soccer with my daughter. She is missed.

Marlene Plumlee

Salt Lake City, UT

That smile will forever remind me of your life, The motto that everything will be alright. Through struggle and strife, even fear – your light Will shine down on me / us while we wait ? Patiently longing for that next embrace.

Amber Jo

Holladay, Ut

Ryan, Linda, Daks and Maddie, It has been a long time since we have seen each other and a lot has changed but we wanted to let you know that we were so sorry to hear of Megan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this sad time and hope you find peace and comfort soon.

Dennis, Allison and Liz Neuteboom

Centerville, Ut

I have so many great memories of your beautiful smiling girl....From grade school, Girl Scout Day camp to high school! She will always be remembered with a smile. God Bless you and your family.

Vicki and Betsy Schoenfeld

Bountiful, ut

Megan will always live in my memory as that strong, smart, beautiful Girl Scout with the amazing smile. My heart breaks for your loss. Our hearts are with her family and friends.

Shelley Blundell

Centerville, Ut

Ryan, and Hodges Family. Our Deepest condolences at this difficult time. You and your family will be in our thoughts and Prayers. Love the Hansen's

Darin and Sharon Hansen

riverton, ut

We offer our most sincere love and prayers during what must seem like the darkest, bleakest time of your life. I pray the God will comfort all of you as only he can, that He gives you hope, strength, courage, faith and love as you morn the loss of such a beautiful woman. We love all of you. May God bless, and keep you, and make his face shine upon you.

Randy and Lisa Noyes

Farmington, Ut

We so wish to express our sincere sorrow at the loss of Megan. We would like to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, We understand your deep loss, and will pray that God gives you the strength to get through this hardest of times. Ramirez Family

ramirez family

west valley, ut

Dear Ryan and Linda, This Is Jenny and Tony's mom from Judge. We were shocked and saddened when we heard about Megan's passing. She was a delight to know, hard working, a true friend and always had a smile. I'm so sorry! I know words cannot express the depth of your loss! Please know that we care.

Marlyn Conti

Murray, UT

Dear My Long Lost Second Family, I feel awful that I don't have a better way to reach out to you at such a time, but I wanted you to know how much I feel for your family. Linda, you went to the ends of the Earth for Hobbles, and I know she adored you for it. Hobbles welcomed me into your amazing/fun family with open arms and that is a precious gift I adore and love her for. She opened my world to things I would have never experienced on my own and taught me how to just enjoy life. Hobbles was quick to laugh and first to go out there and just live. While Hobbles is the epitome of Lincoln's quote, ?And in the end it is not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years,? I still feel the world, especially her family and friends, was cheated early of a force to be reckoned with, Megan Nicole Hodges. Love you Hobbles.

Gitana Gotay

Santa Monica, CA

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