Nan Bodily

Nan Sorensen Bodily, 71, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2016 at her home in Taylorsville surrounded by her family. She was born February 19, 1945 in Richfield to Junius F. and Iva Lee Powell Sorensen. She married Elden Stanley Bodily on April 26, 1968 in the Manti Temple. Together, they had six wonderful children. Her greatest "treasures" and joy in life were her children and eleven grandchildren. Nan was a true disciple of Christ, loving and serving those around her. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nan served in numerous callings, most notably as ward organist for over thirty years. Nan served a mission in the Wisconsin, Milwaukee Mission from 2009-2010, and also served in the Jordan River Temple as a coordinator, and baptistery organist. "Miss Nan" was an exceptional and dedicated teacher who influenced and inspired numerous children in head start and kindergarten for over twenty years. Nan had a beautiful singing voice. She was a poet and song writer, writing over sixty songs. She was an amazing cook. Her love of family, nurturing, and dedication to holiday traditions will leave lasting memories for generations to come. Nan was successful in all she did. She is greatly loved and will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, family and friends. Survived by her children, Robert Bodily, Carthage, North Carolina; Kristine (Scott) Taylor, Taylorsville; Kathryn Bodily, South Jordan; Russell (Gabriela) Bodily, West Jordan; and Kayleen (Don) Dunn, Taylorsville; eleven grandchildren, and siblings, Rosalie (Jim) Christensen, Richfield; Marilyn Fleming, Glenwood; Kaye (Donald) Bybee, Glenwood; Richard (Linda) Sorensen, Murray; and Julie (Ken) Richins, Farmington. Preceded in death by her parents, stillborn son, Elden Sorensen Bodily; sister, Jeanine (Arlo) Wilkinson; and brother-in-law, Dennis Fleming. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Taylorsville Gardens Second Ward Chapel, 4252 South Bennion Road. Friends may call at the church on Friday, April 1, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and prior to the services on Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Burial will take place in the Glenwood Cemetery on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Published by Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Nan Sorensen Bodily, 71, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2016 at her home in Taylorsville surrounded by her family. She was born February 19, 1945 in Richfield to Junius F. and Iva Lee Powell Sorensen. She married Elden Stanley Bodily on April 26, 1968 in the Manti Temple. Survived by her children, Robert Bodily, Carthage, North Carolina; Kristine (Scott) Taylor, Taylorsville; Kathryn Bodily, South Jordan; Russell (Gabriela) Bodily, West Jordan; and Kayleen (Don) Dunn, Taylorsville; eleven grandchildren, and siblings, Rosalie (Jim) Christensen, Richfield; Marilyn Fleming, Glenwood; Kaye (Donald) Bybee, Glenwood; Richard (Linda) Sorensen, Murray; and Julie (Ken) Richins, Farmington. Preceded in death by her parents, stillborn son, Elden Sorensen Bodily; sister, Jeanine (Arlo) Wilkinson; and brother-in-law, Dennis Fleming. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Taylorsville Gardens Second Ward Chapel, 4252 South Bennion Road. Friends may call at the church on Friday, April 1, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and prior to the services on Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Burial will take place in the Glenwood Cemetery on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on March 31, 2016.