Betty Carol Milligan

Betty Carol Kendrick Milligan, age 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born July 17, 1928 in Granger, Salt Lake Valley, Utah to Thomas H. and Nettie May Pitts.

Carol married Dr. Paul R. Milligan on April 7, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She lived a full and adventurous life. She enjoyed playing games, especially Bridge, watching game shows, traveling around the world, reading and finding great joy in spending time with her family.

Carol graduated from the School of Nursing at the University of Utah in June 1968. She served several terms as the secretary of the Utah State Medical Auxiliary and 4 years as a member of the Primary Childrens Hospital Board of Trustees. She was the Chief of Nurse Midwifery for the entire USA for Indian Health Services from 7693.

Carol was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints. She served as a temple worker in the Albuquerque Temple for several years and as a faithful visiting teacher, writing letters for up to 125 women per month. She was a very generous and charitable person.

She is survived by her daughter Caryn David Clark, Patty Brent Ellsworth, Shauna Stephenson, 15 grandchildren and 29 greatgrandchildren. Her husband Paul, and daughter, Wendy Kesselring preceded her in death. She was a dedicated and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 11 AM at Garner Funeral Home, 1001 11th Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LDS Humanitarian Fund or Heifer International.

Service

Funeral

Garner Funeral Home
1001 11th Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT  89103
Saturday, October 29, 2011
11:00 A.M.

Cemetery

Salt Lake City Cemetery
200 North Street
Salt Lake City, UT  84103