Loa Jean Proctor passed away suddenly Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at her home in Grantsville, Utah.
She was born in the Park City Miner’s Hospital Feb. 8, 1938, and adopted by loving parents William Leo Williams and Cleo Turner Williams. Loa Jean grew up in Tooele surrounded by fun-loving cousins who she thought so highly of and talked about often. She attended school in Tooele and was a member of the original Tooele Tumbling Team. She fell in love with Donald K Proctor, and they married May 28, 1952. Together they had four children Larry, Leslie, Paul, and Sara.
Loa Jean worked at First Security Bank and later at the Tooele Army Depot where she retired after 20 years. She loved to travel, and we all got her wanderlust gene! She enjoyed gardening and always had an abundant garden to share with family and friends. She was an avid sewer, quilter, pillowcase, and jammy pant maker. She made sure everyone had a warm quilt and fun pillowcases. Her grandkids were her pride and joy, and she was always their #1 fan. Her fridge/freezer is still always full for them to stop by to eat lunch, have a drink or get a snack. She loved to join her crazy daughters and granddaughters on the annual “phlock” to Vegas for the Jimmy Buffett concert and would join in on the costumes and fun. Fins up!
Loa Jean is survived by her husband Donald of 69 years; children Larry (Teresa) Proctor, Leslie (Marv) Bolinder, Paul (Kathleen) Proctor, and Sara (Tim) Young. She has 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister (Gae Russell), granddaughter Lauren Bolinder, grandson Eric Granados, numerous in-laws and her beloved dog Itty Bitty. There is a great party going on in heaven!
A viewing will be held at Tate Mortuary, Thursday, Sept. 2, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Service will be held after starting at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Grantsville City Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the Grantsville EMT’s, Grantsville City Police, and Mountain West Hospital for their quick response and services. Also, Dr. Alma Parker for his care and friendship with her these past years. 7175 UP!