Carolyn Ruiz

July 7, 1945 - July 26, 2014

Carolyn Stuver Ruiz, age 69, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family due to complications of brain cancer. Born in Payson, UT, July 7, 1945, to Pauline VanPatten and Dee L. Hunsaker. She grew up in Utah County, graduating from Orem High School. She married Bill Stuver in 1969, had three children and later divorced. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and visiting her grandchildren. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She was a doting mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children: Dawn (Dave) Burgess, Provo, UT; Denise (Tyson) Burrows, Hamilton, MT; and Bill (Jackie) Stuver, Provo, UT; along with 10 grandchildren; her mother, Pauline Carter, PG, UT; her siblings: Dennis (Diana) Carter, St George, UT; Elaine (Neal) Jenkins, Centerville, UT; and Jon (Michelle) Carter, West Valley, UT; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her son, Bruce; step-father, Ammsie J. Carter; father, Dee L. Hunsaker; grandparents, Carlisle and Clarice VanPatten. Memorial Services for Carolyn will be Saturday, August 2nd, at 11:00 am, at the LDS Chapel, 455 East 200 South, Pleasant Grove, UT. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.