Ann Sessions

Ann Henderson Duehlmeier Sessions 1918 2008 Ann Henderson Duehlmeier Sessions passed away October 27, 2008, of causes incident to age, in Sterling Colorado, returning to the loving arms of her Father in Heaven. Ann was born September 3, 1918 in Ogden, Utah to Mary Pryde and Fredrick Henderson. She grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from South High School in 1935. Ann married Henry C. Duehlmeier April 12 1940 in the Salt Lake Temple. Henry passed away August 20,1989. She married Glenn E. Sessions September 3, 1993, in Salt Lake City, Utah. They made their home in Merino Colorado. Ann was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in many callings over the years including Relief Society President for over 12 years. She was first and foremost a homemaker and mother. She was an extraordinary example to her children, always a smile on her face and a wonderfully positive attitude. She had an amazing sense of humor that she retained until the end. She was an excellent seamstress and knitter and spent many hours crafting clothing, costumes and sweaters for her children. She was involved in book clubs, knitting clubs and choral groups (The Singing Mothers) most of her life. She had a wide circle of friends whom she cherished. In her later years she was lovingly cared for by her husband Glenn, for which we are grateful. She was dear to us, she will be greatly missed. Ann is survived by her husband, Glenn E Sessions; her children: Mary DeAnna Mueller (Lou), Jannis D. Eldredge (Fred), Paul H. Duehlmeier, Patricia A. Smith (Doug), Sydnee D. Stowe (Terry), Lezlie K. Strader (Bill); his children, Les Sessions(Betty), Rex Ladd, Doug Sessions (Pat), Vickie Sessions, Sue Skalla (Danny); their 36 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; her sisters: Colleen Brooks (Naum) and Janet Duffy. Preceded in death by first husband, Henry C. Duehlmeier; brothers: Fred Henderson Jr. and Robert Henderson; stepdaughters: Sharon Ladd and Linda Sessions; and stepson, Ron Sessions. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 3, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at the Taylorsville 14th Ward, 1250 W. 4375 S., Taylorsville, Utah. A viewing will be held Sunday, November 2, 2008, 6- 8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Road and Monday at the church, 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park, following the services.