Muriel Bylund Wilkey Obituary (1926 - 2014)

Muriel Bylund Wilkey, 88, of Magna, Utah passed away peacefully, November 19, 2014 at the home of her daughter Ann in Pleasant Grove, Utah. She was born October 2, 1926 in Santaquin, Utah to Henry Alonzo and Jennie Matilda Larsen Bylund. She married Merle Maurice Wilkey on October 10, 1945 in the Manti LDS Temple. Merle passed away September 3, 1981. Muriel grew up in Santaquin and graduated from Payson High School. She and Merle made their first home in Nephi and later moved to Magna where they raised their family. Muriel enjoyed her family, gardening, ceramics, and traveling. She was a devoted member of the LDS Church and served faithfully in many callings. She served as a proselyting missionary in the New York, New York North Mission from 1995-96. Muriel was known for her kindness and love to everyone she came in contact with. Her positive attitude and faith carried her through life's challenges. Even as a young girl Muriel wanted to have a dozen children. She was blessed beyond her heart's desire to have 14 and her greatest joy was her family. She is survived by all 14 children: Rodger (Eleanor, dec.); Kaye (Jerry) Stewart, Lynn (Karen), Randy (Stephanie), Gary (Rozana), Garth (Linda), Ann (Walt) Burgener, Jennie (Rick) White, Maurice (Becky), Elizabeth (Quinn) Redmond, Marlene (Scott) Nordyke, Creed (Lana), Merri-Lu (Drew) Jackman, Darrin (Katie), 69 grandchildren; 118 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Naomi (Chet) Sessions, Carol Jean (CH) Shepherd and many loving extended family members. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 10:30 am in the Magna Utah East Stake Center, 7960 West Dalesend Drive (near 2700 South), Magna. Family and friends may attend a viewing Friday evening from 6-8 pm at the church and again on Saturday from 9-10 am. Interment will be in the Santaquin City Cemetery, 100 East 300 South. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.