Dorothy Jean Haynie Waddell

1930-2011

Dorothy Jean Haynie Waddell, formerly of Junction,Texas died on August 26, 2011, at the age of 81, in Payson, Utah, surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on August 23, 1930 in Colonial Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico to Esaias and Eva Haynie. She came to the United States with her family when she was 16. She married Cole Waddell December 17, 1948. They had four daughters, who in turn gave them eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She lived in Junction for nearly fifty years and had lived the past seven years in Utah with her daughters. Her greatest attributes were her love for Christ, family, life, people, music, and laughter. She was sweet natured and caring, and loved to serve others. Dorothy loved to sing, dance, play piano and entertain. Once asked by a grandchild, who the most interesting person she had ever met was, she quickly replied, “me”. She was always looking on the bright side of life. One of her favorite quotes read; “Beauty may not be your birthright, but heads will turn if your smile is right!” She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Cole Waddell, two brothers, one sister and a granddaughter. Those left who were blessed to be called hers are daughters, Colleen Weaver and husband Gary of Salem, Utah, Suzette Allen and husband Mike, Cristy Waddell, all of Spanish Fork, Utah and Yvette Larsen and husband Terrill of Nephi, Utah, eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two sisters and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers are her grandsons, Buck Booth, Coley Allen, Josh Chadwick, Cody Larsen, Cole Chadwick, Zach, Denton and Jaxten Larsen. Honorary pallbearers are Gary Weaver, Mike Allen, Terrill Larsen and Ryan Magoffin. Her funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2011 at 345 E. 500 N. LDS Chapel in Nephi, Utah. Interment will follow in the Nephi cemetery.

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