Erline Dearr died on December 18, 2020, in her home in Spanish Fork, Utah, at the age of 90. She was born on October 5, 1930, in Santa Ana, California, to Earl and Merle Smith of Santa Ana, California. She was raised by her mother, Merle Smith, in California and Louisiana, and had three sisters: Pauline (who preceded her in death), Ruth Rees, and Faenell Bartlett.
She was married to Marvin D Dearr, and later divorced. Her married life revolved around her husband’s military career, which took them to Texas, Georgia, Germany, Kentucky and Washington State, where she was active in the Officers Wives Club. Marvin and Erline had two children: Robin and Rick.
Erline and Marvin both enjoyed music and sports. They both played trumpet in college and were in bowling leagues throughout their lives. They passed on their love of music and sports to their daughter, Robin.
Erline was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions: Primary President, Relief Society President and Young Women’s President.
Later, while in California, Erline worked at a bank, car leasing agency, and in HR at Toshiba. Upon retirement, she moved to Utah to be closer to her children and grandchildren.
Erline leaves behind two sisters; her two children: Robin Atwood (married to Ron Atwood, deceased) of Spanish Fork, Utah; and Rick Dearr (married to Paula Carr) of Sandy, Utah; six grandchildren: Heath and Brett Atwood; Laura, Melissa, Kimberly (Marcus) and Daniel Dearr; six great-grandchildren: Daniel Cook, Kolton (Mckinley) Atwood, Aubrey Bridger, Brenner and Anyisten Atwood; and one great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., at the Walker Funeral Home in Spanish Fork located at 187 South Main Street. There will be a viewing at 1:00 p.m. prior to services. Please wear masks. The service will also be live streamed at walkermermorials.com linked in this obituary at the bottom, which you can access just before 2:00 p.m. Service can also be viewed any time after services is concluded.
With much love,
Your family
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Linda says
December 22, 2020 at 9:30 pmMy heart goes out to Erlines family she loved her family very much. We were great friends when she lived in Irvine, meeting every Saturday morning for breakfast at Coco’s Restaurant and maybe take a walk around the lake. She will be missed but I have fond memories of our time together.
Kay Heath says
December 23, 2020 at 5:34 pmErline is such a special lady. I’ve known her only these last four years since we moved here in Spanish Fork. She blessed my life with her love and fortitude and always welcomed my visits into her home. I will surely miss her and am so grateful to be getting know her family better. God Bless You All.
Kay Heath says
December 23, 2020 at 5:42 pmErline was such a special lady. I’ve known her only these last four years since we moved here in Spanish Fork. She blessed my life with her love and fortitude and always graciously welcomed me into her home. I will surely miss her and am so grateful to be getting know her family better. God Bless You All.