Betty Lucille Taylor Astin

Betty Lucille Taylor Astin, 86, passed away peacefully October 7, 2008 after a long illness. Mother was born July 19, 1922 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Elliot Campbell Taylor and Mary Marian ("Mamie") Walker Taylor. She grew up in Salt Lake City, graduated from East High School and attended the University of Utah. She married John LaVar Astin on June 10, 1942 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Mother loved playing bridge, visiting her neighbors, golfing, bowling, and watching U of U sports. Betty is survived by her daughters Sharon Astin, Johnny (Jeff) Pugh, and Laurie (Craig) Goodrich and her sons Ronald Astin and Marc (Cathy) Astin, ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren (with two more on the way). She was preceded in death by her loving husband John, her parents, brothers and sister, and her daughter-in-law Adele. We express our deepest appreciation to the entire staff of Silverado Senior Living and Lighthouse Hospice for their loving kindness, patience, and dedicated attention to mother's care.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84109. A viewing for friends and family will be held at the mortuary on Monday, October 13, 2008 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday morning prior to services from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.holbrookmortuary.com