Faye Irene Newsome

Faye Irene Newsome, age 90, passed away on January 19, 2025, after a short illness. Faye was born November 24, 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ira and Irene Anderson. She graduated from South High School. She married Fred Calvin Newsome on December 31, 1954. They had 3 children, Steven (Kate) Newsome, David (Cindy) Newsome, and Peggy Newsome. 5 grandchildren Jesse (Mindy) Newsome, Amy (Danny) Rees, Steven Burns, Jonas (Phyleen) Newsome, Josie (Matt) Newsome-Auchard. 7 great grandchildren Zoey, Reagan, Hunter, Bridger, Matthias, Sloane, and Stella.

Faye and her young family moved quite often throughout the western states because of Cals's work. In 1973 they returned home to Murray Utah where she lived for the next 50 years, she had many wonderful friends and neighbors. Faye was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After raising her family Faye worked at Riverside Elementary school where the students called her grandma. She later enjoyed working at the LDS Temple.

Faye loved animals. She had many dogs; her favorite was Lucy. She could often be seen out feeding the birds, squirrels or anything else that wandered by. She lived the last year of her life at Truewood assisted living where she once again made many friends.

Faye is preceded in death by her parents Ira and Irene Anderson, her brother Cliff Anderson, sisters Elaine (Stan) Nelson, Margie (Bill) Birrell, Shirley (Barney) Alvey, Kathy Carter, and a son in law Scott Ross.

The Family would like to thank Truewood, the wonderful workers who took such great care of her and who she loved dearly. Thank you to the Doctors and Nurses at IHC Hospital for their great care, and to Hospice nurses who helped her and the family through this transition.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Memorial Mountain View Mortuary. 3115 Bengal Blvd, Cottonwood Heights. Family and friends may call one hour prior to services.