Dolores Aitken of Lake Shore, Utah, a devoted mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on July 10, 2026, after 96 wonderful years in Spanish Fork.
Dolores was born in Spanish Fork, on April 24, 1930, to Milo and Vera McKell. She resided there and graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1948.
She married Rex Steele on May 19, 1948, in the Manti temple and moved to Benjamin, Utah. Together they had five children. They later divorced. Dolores then married Bert Aitken in March 1974 and moved to Lake Shore.
Dolores was an avid quilter and seamstress, creating clothing and beautiful quilts that her family treasures to this day. Her home radiated warmth, creativity, and generosity and those who visited always felt welcomed and cared for.
Dolores was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in various callings throughout her life, including many years as a temple working in the Provo and Payson temples.
She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Ash of Spanish Fork, Utah, and Pat Peart of Palm Harbor, Florida; her sons, Gary (Celeste) Steele of Benjamin, Utah, Mike (Sherri) Steele of Sandy, Utah, and Kent Steele of Lake Shore, Utah; her sister‑in‑law, Darlyne McKell; 18 grandchildren; 46 great‑grandchildren; and 29 great‑great‑grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both her husbands, Rex and Bert, and her brother Kay McKell.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at the Lake Shore 1st Chapel located at 5916 South 3200 West, Spanish Fork, Utah. The family will receive friends from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will follow at Spanish Fork City Cemetery located at 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork, Utah.
We love you mom!
The family would like to express a special thanks to Rocky Mountain Home Health and Hospice for their wonderful care of mom.
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Debbie Smith says
July 14, 2026 at 2:06 amI’m so sad, but I’m also happy that she is now out of Pain. Dolores was a Second Mom to me and helped and taught me so much as a Young woman. I didn’t have alot of knowledge of raising children and she helped me so much. I Love her dearly and appreciated her Love and Careness she showed to me and my family. I will miss you Dolores and I will never forget you.
DeNeneJensen says
July 15, 2026 at 1:46 amMy love and prayers are with you kids. Your mom is my forever friend, and it Breaks my heart to let her go, but I know she is in a better place now. Friends for over seventy years. Dolores, you will always be in my heart. And I will love you always,. DeNene.
kendra hemmert says
July 16, 2026 at 9:15 amOh my sweet Dolores I will forever miss you. I have always loved your pure heart and your sweet smile. You made every room so bright with your love and joy. I enjoyed our visits and your friendship. I loved hearing about your family and your life. I loved how you enjoyed every little goody or treat I brought you each time I came over. Bringing you treats and goodies warmed my heart and made my day so much brighter. I will forever be grateful for everything you’ve done for me, and the note I got for Christmas is kept in my journal because it’s very special. Thank you for the love you’ve shown me, I will forever cherish the friendship we had. I love you so much Dolores.
MonaLin Solan says
July 16, 2026 at 6:01 pmI will never forget the time, when Dolores was over at my house. She would stop by to visit while visiting Pat, Ralph and kids each January.
We would talk about our cats.
She always looked amazing!
I asked her “what should I call you?”
She replied, Mom.
I was thrilled…..I’d lost my mom years ago at that time and boy was it felt wonderful to say “ Hi Mom” again.
Thank you Pat, for inviting me to be part of her memorial service today.
It was a beautiful send off.
I am so grateful she came into my life.
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