Delta, UT - Mary Lou Duckett Hoggard, age 76, passed away at home on January 11, 2013 surrounded by family. Mary Lou was born February 6, 1936 in Spanish Fork, Utah, the oldest daughter of Lloyd B. and Sarah Louise Dowley Duckett. She married Keith E. Hoggard on September 6, 1952, in Monticello, Utah. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on September 6, 1977. Mary Lou has lived in Delta for the last 8 years. Previously, she lived in Monticello, Midvale, and Sandy.
Mary Lou served faithfully in various callings as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a love for Relief Society where she served many years in various positions. She served many years in Cub Scouts and Primary with her boys. She also taught Family Preparedness for 10 years.
She served in the P.T.A. as President, Vice President, Historian and Room Mother for all of her children. She enjoyed the association with the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and the Red Hat Society which she spoke of often. She volunteered many years with the American Legion placing flags at the Monticello Cemetery for the Veterans, a service that she took over after her Aunt Gerd passed away.
She worked as a Clerk in the San Juan County Justice Courts for 3 years, Manager of Motor Vehicle Division in San Juan County Assessor’s Office for 17 years. Previously owned and managed Fashion Elle Pet Salon (Dog Groomery) for about 6 years in Salt Lake City and owned and managed the family restaurant “Hogies” with her husband in Monticello, Utah. She wrote a column for the San Juan Record “What’s New by Mary Lou” from 1995 – 2004. She enjoyed her family gatherings, especially when a winnie roast was part of the activity.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years; 5 sons: Michael K (Celia) Hoggard, Mesquite, NV; Kenneth D (Jan) Hoggard, Bear River; W Rick (Marsha) Hoggard, Taylorsville; Steven W (Mary) Hoggard, Kaysville; L. Kirk (Jayleen) Hoggard, Delta; daughter-in-law: Denise (Steve) Martin, Monticello; her sister: Loya Rae (Richard) Holt; her cousin (like a brother): Winn (Lorraine) Westcott. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one son: Kim L Hoggard. Mary Lou will be missed by her children, 21 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Hospice and Dr. Told for their kindness, compassion, and loving care.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 19, at 11:00 AM, at the Monticello 3rd Ward LDS Chapel, 165 S. Main St, in Monticello. Viewings will be held Wednesday evening from 7-8 PM at the Nickle Mortuary, Delta; and Saturday morning at the church, 9:30-10:40 AM. Burial will be in the Monticello City Cemetery.