LaRae Whiteley Creer, 87 of Castro Valley, California, passed away on August 2, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving husband and children. She was born October 10, 1933 to Theron and Veada Whiteley in Orem, Utah and was one of seven children, with four sisters and two brothers.
LaRae married the love of her life, William Nielsen Creer, on July 11, 1956 in the LDS Manti Temple. They just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Bill and LaRae raised five children in Castro Valley, California. It was UOP School of Dentistry in San Francisco that brought them to the Bay Area.
LaRae had a number of unique talents. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, reading and caring for her family. Oftentimes, you could find her taking care of her grandchildren and sharing their life events with them. She filled our lives with love and taught us kindness and generosity.
LaRae was an active member of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, where she served as Primary President, Relief Society President, Homemaking Leader, Compassionate Service Leader and later served in the Oakland Temple.
She is survived by her husband William N. Creer, children; Jolyn (Michael) Denevi, Shauna Smith, Bradley (Michele) Creer, Kyle (Shelly) Creer, Leisl (Chad) Burns, 18 grandchildren,16 great grandchildren with one on the way, siblings; Dora Harper, Alta Mae Johnson, and Ronald Whiteley. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Donna Andersen, Carma Smith, and brother Shyrlan Whiteley.
We love you Mom! You are forever in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in honor of LaRae to The Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation, Special Olympics or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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