Allen James Proctor
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Allen James Proctor, passed away at home at the age of 91.
Allen was born to John Proctor and Emily Irene Triptow in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the youngest of twelve children and had a twin brother Arthur. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He attended South High School and the University of Utah, receiving a Master of Social Work, becoming an MSW/LCSW. He also served in the Army and was stationed in Whittier, Alaska.
He married LuJean S. Olson in 1960 in the Salt Lake Temple and they created a wonderful family of five boys. Michael Proctor (Eric), David Proctor (Ann-Marie), Scott Proctor, Todd Proctor (Carola), and Matthew Proctor (Melanie). Allen had eight grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
His passion was gardening and he maintained beautiful gardens with spectacular flowers throughout his entire life. He also loved the outdoors and shared that love with his children and grandchildren. From motorcycle rides, ATVs, snowmobiles, boating, and hiking, Allen taught his family to love and cherish their time in nature.
Allen was the embodiment of service. He spent his entire career and personal life serving everyone he met. He worked for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family Services for 36 years before retiring and continued to work for BYU as a field liaison for the School of Social Work. He also provided family and personal counseling for several more years.
A viewing was held on Dec. 30 from 7-9 pm at the Cottonwood first ward chapel, 5913 So. Highland Drive, Holladay, UT 84121. Funeral Services were held at 9:00 am on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 at the Cottonwood 1st ward chapel at Interment followed at Memorial Mountain View Cemetery, 3115 Bengal Blvd. Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121.
LuJean Sandra Olson Proctor
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, LuJean Sandra Olson Proctor, passed away at home just shy of the age of 83.
LuJean was born “A Coal Miner’s Daughter” to Clarence Edgar Olson, and Bessie LaRue Day in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was the only daughter in a family of four. She graduated from South High School where she performed with the Junior and A cappella Choirs.
She married Allen J. Proctor in 1960 in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they created a loving family of five boys. Michael Proctor (Eric), David Proctor (Ann-Marie), Scott Proctor, Todd Proctor (Carola), and Matthew Proctor (Melanie). LuJean had eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
LuJean’s passions were her family and her home. She used her artistic talent to brighten every room of her house, taught her children the value of cooking, baking, and keeping a clean and orderly home. She was also talented at crochet and created countless beautiful baby blankets. She loved to travel with Allen, her family and her friends, and was particularly fond of trips to Newport Beach or Disneyland to visit It’s a Small World to indulge in her love for dolls.
LuJean was exceptionally loving and a talented peacekeeper. She was a natural conversationalist and loved to spend time talking and sharing stories. She loved to read and filled her home and her Kindle with stacks and stacks of good books. She excelled in many church callings including Primary, Young Women, Relief Society and Activities Committee. She worked for Junior Achievement of Utah for over a decade as the Administrative Assistant to the Director before a debilitating injury cut that career short. She battled many severe health challenges for the last third of her life but faced them all like a champion prize-fighter. She was a shining example of how to overcome significant hardships by faith and with the love and help of family.
A viewing was held on March 24, 2023 from 6-8 PM at the Cottonwood first ward chapel, 5913 So. Highland Drive, Holladay, UT 84121. Funeral Services were held on March 25, 2023 beginning at 10 AM at the Cottonwood 1st ward chapel with a viewing held one hour prior. Interment followed at Memorial Mountain View Cemetery, 3115 Bengal Blvd. Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121.
