Joy Bateman (Wixom) Samson

Our beloved Mother, Joy Bateman (Wixom) Samson, quietly passed away on Saturday August 12, 2017 in Flagstaff Arizona; she was 95 at the time of her passing. She was born in West Jordan, Utah May 29, 1922, to Thomas Philip and Mary Josephine (nee Wilson) Bateman, and is the youngest of 10 children, all who have predeceased her. She attended and graduated from Jordan High School in Sandy, Utah in 1940. On June 30, 1942, she married Blaine Alvin Wixom in the Salt Lake Temple. After 32 years of marriage, Blaine passed away in 1973 at the age of 52. After several years as an eligible and attractive widow, she met, was courted by and married Robert (Bob) Samson of Scottsdale, Arizona on August 24, 1976. After 29 years of marriage, Bob passed away on May 14, 2005. Joy is survived by her 4 children with Blaine: Shenayda Linda Deane, Gary Bateman Wixom, Mary Ann Lovendahl and Susan Kay Lovendahl; by step-children, Robert Samson, Carol Samson, Donna Elm and Debbie Samson; 21 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by 2 step-children; and 3 grandchildren. An LDS Funeral was held in Flagstaff, Arizona on August 19th. In Utah, there will be a viewing at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road Taylorsville, Utah 84123 from 6-8 PM on Wednesday August 23, 2017. Interment and a graveside service will be held on Thursday August 24th at the West Jordan City Cemetery beginning at 11:00 AM. Place of Birth:West Jordan, UtahPlace of Death:Flagstaff , Arizona