Winkie Tedesco Horman

April 10, 1939 - May 16, 2018

Our wonderful Winkie Tedesco Horman passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. She will truly be missed by so many dear family members, close friends, and others whom have fondly crossed her path over the decades.

Winkie was born to Klea Bullock and Fred Tedesco on April 10, 1939 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She cherished her childhood memories of her parents, Charlene (sister), and Freddie (brother). Winkie graduated from East High School in 1957. She graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Theatre in 1963. She married David Blackhurst in March 1962. They had two daughters, Klea Michelle Blackhurst and Nanette (Jack) Elliott. They later divorced. Winkie married her husband, Dennis B. Horman on February 5, 1970. Together they had three children, Topher (Aimee) Horman, Natalie (Eric) Delphenich and Christina (Dustin) Cronin. She is survived by her husband and all of her children.

Winkie will be most remembered for her outgoing, expressive and special way of making magic happen. This will not be forgotten by her most precious grandchildren Gracie, Molly, Rose, Henry, Tabitha, Theodore, Roman, Freddy, little Klea and Sam.

Winkie loved her career in theater. Her talent lit up the stage in performances at Pioneer Memorial, Sundance, Lagoon Opera House, Salt Lake Acting Company, Hale Family Theatre, Grand Theatre, Rose Wagner and Town Hall in New York City. One of her favorite memories was the first USO tour from the University of Utah in 1960, performing “Damn Yankees” with great and forever friends.

She also loved her involvement with and sincere dedication to her work at KUED, The Music Makers, Phi Mu Alumni, Belle Lettres Bookclub (President), National Charity League (President), Opera Appreciation, and the Festival of Trees.

Services for Winkie will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 5:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Following the service there will be a celebration of her life from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor. Guests are encouraged to use the complimentary valet parking on the north side of the building. 

 

In Loving Memory

Goodbye for now Winkie. You will not be forgotten. You are loved and your five talented and amazing children are loved by many. I am so sorry Natalie. Please know we are thinking of you and your family.

Nick & Julie Talbert Webb

China Spring, TX

Dennis, I'm so sorry to hear about Winkie. I know how much you adored her! You're in my thoughts and prayers. I know you'll find comfort in the fact you'll be with her again. Much love!

Jennifer Worlton

Overgaard, AZ

After God removes wickedness and suffering, the earth will be transformed into a paradise. Then people will be able to live forever in perfect health and happiness. God's Word foretells: ?[God] will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.?—Revelation 21:4. In that new world, even dead ones will be brought back to life to share in those blessings: ?There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.? (Acts 24:15) That is why Jesus Christ could tell a repentant evildoer who expressed faith in him: ?You will be with me in Paradise.?—Luke 23:43. I hope these thoughts provide some comfort during this difficult time.

Thomas Hoffar

nan, nan

Dear Dennis and family. Sending love and good energy to you today! I've waiting for this since we spoke on the phone a couple weeks ago...You're never ready.. Winkie, when I hear her name I smile! So funny, so vibrant. She will be missed here in this office. Please know how much we loved her...Sympathy and prayers to you alll

Sheri Christensen

Midvale, UT

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