Mary Lucille Bridge Heath peacefully passed away at home September 21, 2005 in Murray City, Utah. Born May 28, 1917 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Moroni Kirkman Bridge and Floy Marlene Jensen Bridge, married Paul Howard Heath May 10, 1940 in the Salt Lake Temple. Lucille attended local elementary schools and graduated from East High School and LDS Business College. Her earliest employment, without doubt, was assisting in her father's drug store. Following her schooling, employment was found at Credit Reporting Bureau, followed by General Electric Contracts. Employed by ZCMI as a credit clerk for 15 years, the last six of which was the ZCMI Credit Union, retiring as manager. In her passing, she carried with her an abiding testimony of the divinity of Jesus Christ and of his atoning sacrifice for mankind. She was honest with the Lord. As a loyal and devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, service was faithfully rendered as an organist and officer and teacher in the Primary Association, Relief Society and YWMIA. Singing with her rich alto voice in the ward choir and also with the "Singing Mothers" gave her much enjoyment. She also, with her husband, served in the New Zealand and Salt Lake Temples, a highlight in their lives. Association of over fifty years with her friends in the Reviewer's Book Club and Daughters of the Utah Pioneers meant much to her. Lucille is survived by her husband of sixty-five years and their five children: James Bridge Heath (Alice), Orem, Utah; Marian Lucille Henderson, (Larry), Chester, Idaho (Michigan Detroit Mission); Susan Burn (Michael), Sandy, Utah; Sally Udy, Murray City, Utah; Nancy Heath, Olympia, Washington; twenty-two grandchildren and thirty-one great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, sister, Ruth Wright (Earl) and brother, Floyd (Bud) Jensen Bridge (Ivy). Funeral services will be conducted Monday, September 26, 2005 at 12 noon at the Meadows Ward, 5735 South Fashion Boulevard (280 East), Murray City. Friends may visit with the family Sunday evening, September 25, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East and at the church on Monday from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM prior to services. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Gratitude and many thanks to Applegate Hospice and Caregiver Support Network for their very kind, professional care and assistance. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lucille's name to the Corporation of the President, Eighth Floor, 50 East North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-1501; mark for the Temple Fund or the Perpetual Education Fund. Condolences may be sent to www.holbrookmortuary.com.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 9/24/2005 - 9/25/2005.