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Dorothy Elaine Pulley

March 5, 1931 — December 3, 2016

Born on March 5, 1931, in Spring Canyon, Utah to Legrand and Mary Jumper Henningson. Died on December 3, 2016, in Salt Lake City, Utah, peacefully surrounded by family members. Dorothy was raised in Emery, Utah. She loved animals, especially horses and often rode bareback. She also loved sewing and gardening. In 1947 she married LaGrand Pulley, whom she met while they both worked for Greyhound Bus Lines. LaGrand and Dorothy made their home in Salt Lake City. In the 6th/7th Ward, they gained in faith under the guidance of President Thomas S. Monson (then Bishop) and on April 10, 1959, their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Later Dorothy worked for Community Action, eventually heading Peoples Freeway, which helped many families in the downtown and west side areas of the city. She established Freeway community gardens; also volunteering as a Cub Scout leader and enjoyed planning activities with the boys. Dorothy is preceded in death by parents, Legrand and Mary Henningson;a brother, Neil Henningson (d.2016); and a sister, Delise Staley (d. 2007); husband, LaGrand (d. 1983); and son, Jeffrey (d. 1972). She is survived by six children: Larry LaGrand Pulley (Sharon), Cheryl Lee Pulley Williams (Martin), Rickey Lynn Pulley (Susan d. 2004), Lora Elaine Pulley (Harold) residing in Whitney, Texas, William Scott Pulley; and 13 grandchildren. Also survived by her favorite great-aunt Lois Johnson (Clair-deceased); sisters FloAnn Wilson (Bevan), Hazel Cox (Dick), Jean Zwahlen (David-deceased); and brother-in-law, Wayne Staley (Delise-deceased); 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and 1 on the way. Funeral services will be held, Saturday, December 10, 2016, 12:00 noon, at Emery Ward LDS Chapel, Center Street & 1st Street, Emery, Utah. Viewings will be held Friday, December 9th, 6-8:00 p.m., at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, and again prior to services Saturday at the church from 11-11:45 a.m. Interment, Emery City Cemetery. Place of Birth:Spring Canyon, UtahPlace of Death:Taylorsville, Utah
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