Jean L. Prather

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Jean L. Prather

December 7, 1926 ~ January 11, 2020

Our beloved mother, Jean Lefler Prather, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 11, 2020.  Jean was born on December 7, 1926 and was raised in Park City.  Jean graduated from Park City High School in 1944 as valedictorian.  She also attended Utah State University, where she took business and music classes.

She married the love of her life, Ernest Lindsay (Lynn) Prather, on June 22, 1946.  They had two sons, Ernie and Rick, and they raised their family in Salt Lake City. Jean worked at and retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles. After retirement, Jean spent her time volunteering at St. Ambrose Church for the Altar Society and she volunteered more than 3,000 hours at St. Joseph Villa. Jean was also a member of the 49ers and loved their meetings, service and excursions. She loved time with her family, bowling and travel.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Wallace Lefler and Mary Flanagan, her brother John Arthur, and sister Betty.

She is survived by her two sons Ernie (Sharon) and Rick (Penny), six grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held January 18, 2020 at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph Villa, 451 East Bishop Federal Lane, Salt Lake City.