Alice Haslam Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Alice Sorenson Haslam, 97, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2015, in Cedar Hills, Utah. She was born on February 4, 1918, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Golden Leslie Sorenson and Ione Blaisdell, and was the second oldest of 10 children. Her parents named her “Alice”, because it was a seven-generation family name. Her early childhood was spent in Pocatello Valley and Malad, Idaho, where she remembers being educated in a small, one-room schoolhouse. In her early teens, her family moved to Magna, Utah, where she attended Cyprus High School. She met her eternal companion, Kenneth Daniel Haslam, during her senior year, and they were married in the Salt Lake Temple on April 2, 1936. They were a perfect match and such cute sweethearts throughout their earthly lives! Alice and Ken lived in Magna and Provo, Utah, for the first nine years of their marriage. Then, in 1945, they made a big move to California, settling in the Westchester area of Los Angeles, where they made lasting friends and had wonderful times as they raised their three children. When most of their children were grown, Alice began working in the credit department for Sears and continued there for 17 years, where she showed how efficient and organized she was! In 1986, Alice and Ken moved to Yorba Linda, California, where they spent their retirement years. It was here that she and Ken enjoyed their peaceful walks around nearby Eastlake, the Catalina sunsets and Disneyland fireworks from their balcony, and the beautiful rose gardens that surrounded their yard and tended so lovingly by her dear Ken. During their retirement years, Alice and Ken loved traveling to places such as the Eastern Mediterranean countries, New Zealand and Australia, Mexico, China and Hong Kong, and Kauai. Here they made special memories together, a well-deserved reward after many years of hard work for each of them. She and Ken made friends wherever they went and in every setting, and they knew how to make everyone they met feel special! After Ken’s death in 2003, Alice eventually moved to Menifee, California, in 2007, where she had seven special years living with her oldest daughter Sheri and son-in-law (until Jim’s passing in 2009), and she so appreciated their loving care of her during those years. Then, in 2014, she moved to Utah and lived at The Charleston at Cedar Hills, an assisted living facility, nearby her youngest daughter Linda so they could have daily visits, and she enjoyed meeting new friends, musical concerts at the Charleston, and lots of visits from family members. At the Charleston, she continued to radiate her infectious personality, and everyone there just adored their “Grandma Al”! The love and care by the wonderful staff there was so appreciated. Even in her advanced years, she was so known for her sparkling blue eyes, sweet smile, and her desire to always be dressed nicely with her lovely jewelry! Alice lived a full and active life of service to her family, friends, and church. As a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout her life, she served in many capacities, particularly in the Relief Society and Young Women’s organizations. Her great love was especially working with young people, and she had a huge influence for good on many of their lives. She had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ, and her unwavering faith was a great inspiration to her family and all those around her. Alice had a gift of making each home she lived in such a special, welcoming place, and she loved being surrounded by family. How she enjoyed those big Christmas and holiday gatherings together! Her positive attitude, generosity, and special ability to talk and listen to her children and grandchildren even to the very end of her life is something that all will remember. She is survived by her three children, Gary Haslam of Ladera Ranch, California, Sheri Golledge of Murrieta, California, and Linda Moody of Pleasant Grove, Utah, 14 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Lloyd Sorenson and Blair Sorenson. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, four sisters, three brothers, and son-in-law. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 2nd, at 2:00 P.M., at the Lehi 17th Ward, East Bench Building, 1631 East 900 North, Lehi, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior from 12:30-1:30 P.M. A short graveside service and interment will be on Thursday, January 7th, at 11:00 A.M., at Loma Vista Memorial Park, in Fullerton, California. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.

Alice Haslam

February 4, 1918 - December 29, 2015

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