Dorthy Nadine Storer Mickelsen

Smithfield, UT ?¬ Dorthy Nadine Mickelsen, 82, passed away peacefully Jan. 17, 2011, surrounded by her family. She is at last reunited with her sweetheart and eternal companion, Charles Henry Mickelsen. Dorthy was born March 13, 1928, to Ivan and Martha Ann Storer in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The youngest of six children, she was raised in and around Milo, Idaho, and learned to work at a young age. Thanks to a $50 scholarship, Dorthy was the first in her family to attend college. Dorthy met Charlie at Ricks College in 1947 and they were married June 25, 1948, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. The couple eventually made a home and raised a family in Cache Valley. Dorthy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over the years she served in many church callings, most recently a temple ordinance worker. Dorthy was a homemaker. She maintained an immaculate home, set an elegant table and cooked delicious meals. Her pretzel salad was a hit whenever the family came together. She will also be remembered for pre-scooping Aggie ice cream, serving ants-on-logs celery with peanut butter and raisins and the aroma of her sweet, homemade bread. She encouraged her family to cultivate a love of music and education. "Coarse language reflects a lack of intelligence," she told her grandchildren. She also liked to clip and mail inspirational quotes or saying to family members, especially grandchildren serving LDS missions. Like her husband, Dorthy was an avid Aggie fan. When she wasn't cheering for USU, she was a loyal supporter of her children's and grandchildren's athletic events. When she felt referees did a poor job, she wore a Bobby Knight scowl and let them hear about it. Dorthy lived to serve others and was a great example to many. Her family expresses gratitude for neighbors, ward members and friends who helped and watched over her during her twilight years. She is survived by five children, Connie Greg Toone, Garland, Utah; Wendell Coy Mickelsen; South Jordan, Utah; Kent Arleen Mickelsen, Salt Lake City, Utah; Marie Jay Bair, Bozeman, Mont.; Brian Christine Mickelsen, Riverton, Utah; 20 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and special Japanese daughter, Kiyoko Tanaka. She is also survived by
one brother-in-law, Thomas Dillon. Her father, mother, three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Jan. 24, at 11:00 a.m. at the Smithfield 17th Ward Chapel, 300 South 350 East, with Bishop Robert Humphreys conducting. Family and friends may call at the church on Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery.