Deola (Dee) Perry
Deola (Dee) Perry of South Ogden, Utah passed away on May 27, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Dee was born in Ogden, Utah to Lester I. and Helen Budge Perry and spent her childhood in Pleasant View, Utah. She graduated from Weber High School and went on to study Nursing and Social Work, graduating with her bachelor’s degree from Weber State University. She then earned her master’s degree in social work from Michigan State University continuing to then earn her PhD in counseling from The University of Arizona. Dee taught in the field of social work at Rhode Island College, Idaho State University and Arizona State University. She was also experienced in American Sign Language.
Dee retired from McKay Dee Hospital where she worked many years on the Psych Crisis Team in the Emergency Room making many friends that were dear to her. She also spent many years as a professional certified life coach.
Dee enjoyed her time and was very proud of being a member of Wasatch Fibre Artist. She loved making beautiful pieces and sharing this talent with many friends and family members. She also loved being a member of Soroptimist International of Ogden where she served as a leader for many years and continued in the organization serving with great passion until the time of her passing. In both of these organizations she made many lifelong friends who she enjoyed spending time with and remained her friends for life.
Dee was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors in her garden, with family and friends and had a passion for dragonflies.
Dee is survived by many loving family members including her brother Bruce Perry (Barbara), two nephews; Scott Perry (Luana), David Perry (Tammy) and one niece Janece Dangerfield (Tyler) all of whom cherished her and appreciated her care for each of her family members. She was preceded in death by her loving parents and niece, Shanna Garrard.
A celebration of life will be held at Leavitt’s Mortuary; 836 36th Street, Ogden, Utah, Saturday, July 1st at 2:30 pm where family and friends will be able to share memories of the amazing and generous life she lived.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the many care givers at Avamere at Mountain Ridge assisted living and Inspiration Hospice. She loved them all and was so happy being in their care.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation in her honor to the charity of your choice.
Condolences maybe shared with the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com.