Mary Jimas

Mary Ann David Jimas, age 72, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2019 due to brain cancer.  She was born on May 16, 1947 to Robert and Mary David in Camden, South Carolina.  She was married to James (Jim) Jimas in Salt Lake on August 23, 1969 and sealed for time and eternity June 21st, 2005.
Mary graduated from Zama American High School in Camp Zama, Japan where her father was stationed as Deputy Chief of Staff for the Army.  She then graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Education in 1969. She earned her master’s degree in education at Westminister College in 1985.
As an elementary and middle school teacher for over 33 years, Mary changed the lives of thousands of students.
Mary was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served in numerous callings including:  Relief Society President, Young Women Leader, Sunday School Teacher, and Primary Teacher; but she cherished most was her many years serving in the nursery.  Mary served a 5-year service mission as a host at the Conference Center at Temple Square, followed by 12 years as a temple ordinance worker at the Salt Lake Temple.
Mary lived a life of service, but most important to Mary was her family, specifically her children and grandchildren. Mary created a home where everyone felt loved and accepted, regardless of who they were, or where they came from.
Mary is survived by children, Libby (John) Liljenquist; Jena (Ryan) Anderson; Jared (Becca) Jimas; grandchildren, Tayler, Abby (Jake), Olivia, Emily (Mitch), Jake, Spencer, Claire, Trevor, Bella, Noah, Lincoln, Kamdyn, Charlotte, and Braxtyn; twin sister, Martha Penrod; and brother, Bob David. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Jimas; sister, Joy Dent; and parents Robert and Mary David.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 8, 2019, at 12:00 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints (1338 East 7200 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah).  A viewing will be held at the same location Wednesday, August 7, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 PM and Thursday from 10:30-11:30 AM.  Interment will be at Memorial Mountain View Cemetery 3115 East 7800 South Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
Service Information
Viewing August 7, 2019 at 6:00 - 8:00 PM
1355 East 7200 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, 84121





Viewing August 8, 2019 at 10:30 - 11:30 AM
1355 East 7200 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, 84121





Funeral Service
August 8, 2019 at 12:00 - 1:00 PM
1355 East 7200 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, 84121