Dorothy Fast

Dorothy Leona Fast Granny Dorothy Leona Corus Rush Fast of Kearns, Utah, passed away on February 15, 2007 Born June 4, 1927 to George William Henry Corus and Mabel Wealthy Fraser. Raised with sisters, Margaret and Gwen in Clarkston, WA. Married Bennie E. Rush, October 10, 1945. Their lives were blessed with six children, John, James, Daniel, Lenee, Susan and Claudia. June 25, 1988, sealed in the Jordan River Temple to Pierce A. Fast. This union brought her the joy of four bonus children, Valerie, Rebecca, Reymund and Curtis. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dorothy served in the Primary, Sunday School, Young Women and Relief Society. She was a living example of unconditional love, and she practiced the principles of the gospel as she understood them. Visitors to her home never left without Dorothys warm hug and kind words. During her life, Dorothy was able to cultivate and share the numerous gifts of her hands. She was gifted in quilting, painting, sewing, barbering, gardening, homemaking and crocheting, using her gifts to provide for her family and to beautify and enrich the lives of loved ones. Her giving hands gave comfort to her family, aid to her neighbors and service to her God. Dorothy at all times was able to see the positive aspects of life. Family was a joy to Dorothy. She knew how to make each family member feel important. She was never too busy to read a story or to listen to and encourage her loved ones. Many even outside of her family lovingly referred to her as Granny. This name was a title of honor and a role of responsibility that she took seriously. She is survived by her husband Pierce of Kearns, UT; children, John (Jane) Rush of Richland, WA, James (Shauna) Rush of Deary, ID, Daniel (Karla) Rush, Lenee (Kelly) Petersen, Susan Wasden of SLC, UT, Claudia (Eric) Logan of Olathe, CO, Valerie (Umi) Bliasdell, Reymund (Meegan) Fast of Las Vegas, NV, Rebecca (Gary) Scott of Morro Bay, CA, Curtis (Marcinda) Fast of Palmdale, CA; 46 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Torgerson of Dallas, OR. A special thanks to Dr. Sandra Buys, Dr. Janet Black, Huntsman Cancer Center staff and loving caregivers of Hospice. Those of us who were blessed to know Dorothy have had our lives forever changed for the good. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 1:00 p.m. at the Kearns 10th Ward, 5025 West 4865 South. A viewing will be held on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Tuesday from 12-12:45 p.m. at the Church prior to services. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park.