Sylvia Chidester
June 4, 1961 - August 16, 2024
Sylvia Chidester- cherished daughter, wife, mother, mimi (grandmother), sister, and aunt- passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 63. She was born June 4, 1961, to Gabor Szemerey & Wally (Mross) Szemerey in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Sylvia’s life was marked by her deep love of her family, Catholic faith, and the traditions of her German and Hungarian heritage. She found great joy in tending to her flower beds, baking delightful treats, feeding anyone and everyone that came through her door, making sure she got in her daily steps, and fun evenings of dinner, drinks and Uno. Her most cherished moments were spent with her grandchildren, and she loved sharing their achievements with all she knew. Sylvia will be remembered by the unwavering love she showed her family, the gentle kindness she extended to everyone, and her infectious laugh.
Sylvia was the beloved wife of Mark Chidester and a devoted mother to her children: sons Mark (Jessica) Chidester and Chris Chidester, and daughter Alexandra (Ty) Glenn, grandchildren: Georgia and Gracie Glenn, Easton, Camden, and Peyton Chidester, and Kashius Chidester. She is also survived by her siblings: Ildiko Szemerey Haycock and Steve (Vickie) Szemerey, nieces, Angela (Spencer) Simpson, Carly Szemerey, nephews: Cameran (Mary) Dansie, Taylor Szemerey, great nephews: Parker and Connor Simpson, mother- in- law: Billie (Jim) Anderson. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents: Gabor and Wally Szemerey Father-in-law: Ron Chidester and nephew: Patrick Haycock and great nephew: Isaac Haycock.
A very special thank you to Jen Glade, R, with Renew Hospice, who so gently cared for Sylvia and guided each of us in her care.
A Vigil Service and Visitation will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane Salt Lake City Utah, August 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated, August 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Both services will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
Sylvia’s warmth, kindness and gentle fun loving spirit will be greatly missed, but her legacy of love and strength will forever remain in the hearts of her family and friends.
In Loving Memory
Heaven is a lot brighter and happier now our Sylvia is there. We were so blessed to have been loved by such an amazing women. She will forever be in our hearts until we are together again. Till then Sly Love You My Friend CIN
Cindy Smith
SLC, Ut
Dear Sylvia, we were deeply saddened to learn of your untimely passing after a serious illness. God has now released you from your pain and brought you to your parents. You leave a huge gap in your family, relatives and friends. We already miss you very much and your pleasant and friendly way of dealing with the people who were dear to you. We are grateful that we were able to spend some time with you and will always remember the wonderful time we had with you. Rest in peace and we will see each other again sometime. Your cousin Konrad and Eva with children.
Konrad Stein
Riedstadt, DE
Dearest Ildiko and family, We offer our deepest condolences to you upon the loss of your beloved Sylvia. May she rest in the eternal peace of Jesus Christ. Ildiko, we also offer our prayers for you and and your family during this difficult time. Rosanne and Gary Henderson
Rosanne And Gary Henderson
Salt Lake City, Ut
To Ildiko and family, words cannot express the sorrow I feel for your family. I know Ildiko and would sit with her and Silvia at mass. God bless all. Peace and love as well. Pi
Pi Hinch
Salt Lake City, UT