Teresa Colleen Burgi Larsen

Teresa Colleen Burgi Larsen, beloved matriarch of the Larsen Family, and the last of her generation in the family, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family after a painfully emotional 3 year struggle against the cruel illness Alzheimer's. She was our beloved Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Aunt and friend. She was born in Mammoth, Utah, 17 October 1929, to Ernest and Teresa Evans Burgi. She married Hayden Evans Larsen, 3 October, 1949, in the Manti LDS Temple. He preceded her in death December 2011. Colleen worked for many years managing ZCMI's gift wrapping department at the Valley Fair Mall, later retiring from Granger-Hunter Improvement District, and making lifelong friends at both. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in Primary, Scouting and Relief Society; her favorite being a visiting teacher and ward compassionate leader. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter Kathleen; three brothers; and one sister. She leaves a legacy of love to her children James Michael (Deanna), Terry Hayden (Betty), Jeffrey Leonard (Caroll), Lisa Colleen and Gregory (Ann); 11 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild due in December; 9 step great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law; a sister-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday September 7 at 11:00 am, with a viewing from 10:00 to 10:45, at the Centennial Park Ward LDS Chapel, 3372 South Merry Lane, West Valley City, Utah. An additional viewing will be held Tuesday, September 6th, 6-8:00 p.m., at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, Taylorsville, Utah.Interment,Valley View Memorial Park, 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City. The family would dearly like to thank the staff of Sandy Health and Rehab and One Care Hospice for their compassionate care of Colleen. Place of Birth:Mammoth, UtahPlace of Death:Sandy, UtahOccupation:Department Manager