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Obituary: Zella Solis

      1921 ~ 2004
      Zella Solis passed away on Monday, December 13, 2004 at the age of 83.
      She was born on November 12, 1921 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Charles and Bertha Waddell.
      Zella grew up in Driggs, Idaho, on the "prettiest" side of the Teton Peaks (in her estimation). After high school graduation, she met and married Pedro Solis. They lived most of their married life in Park City, Utah where they raised four children. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
      After suffering from a stroke several years ago followed by dementia, Zella finally decided it was time to rest.
      Special thanks to Sandy Regional and Hearts for Hospice for her care.
      Zella is survived by her daughter, Linda (John) Green, as well as her sister, Wilma (LaMar) Kummer.
      She is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her loving niece, Nancy Vance.
      Preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Solis. Zella also suffered the loss of three children; sons, John Pete, Jr. and Gerald Amador, and daughter, Charlene Gail.
      also preceded
      by two brothers, Noel and Morris, and granddaughter, Kimberly Solis,.
      Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004 at Mountain View Memorial Mortuary, 3115 East 7800 South (Bengal Blvd.) at 11:00 a.m.
      Viewing and visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. prior to services.
     



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