Rosa Lee Last Obituary (1939

Lee Last, our wonderful sister and friend, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2016. Lee was born on April 13, 1939 in Logan, Utah. Her parents were Rose Hendricks Last and David Howard Last. Her family moved to Richland Washington where Lee attended school and graduated with honors from Columbia High School. After receiving a National Junior Scholastic Scholarship, she attended and graduated in 1959 from the New York School of Interior Design, New York University. In 1965, she relocated to Salt Lake City to join the design firm of Clark Leaming, Inc. and later Forseys Furniture. She provided interior design services for residential, commercial, medical, and government clients. Additionally, she was very active in her profession and was instrumental in organizing the Utah Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). She served in a number of positions including chapter president and was a national ASID board member as well as regional representative. She also participated in several community charity projects including the March of Dimes and the Utah historical Society. Lee was active in the restoration of the Kearns Mansion, Utah Governors residence and served as contributing designer. Constantly busy, Lee taught design classes at Brigham Young University, the University of Utah, and the Salt Lake School of Interior Design. Throughout her life, she was always gracious and kind to all who knew her. She created a charming home in the Mill Creek area that was filled with an amazing selection of art and antiques. Her home was a lovely place of peace and beauty. With avid interests in history, music, art, architecture, and travel, Lee was a fascinating and delightful friend. As a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lee served in numerous callings. For many years, Lee also provided care and companionship for her mother. She is survived by her brothers Richard Last and his wife, Patty, Dean Last and his wife, Veronica, and her sister Marjean Last Otis and her husband, Gray, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Valley View Sixth Ward Chapel, 3900 South, 2200 East, Salt Lake City, with a viewing from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. She will be interred next to her parents in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Richland, WA. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to any charity of your choosing.