Jeanne Hall Kurz
1932 - 2023
Salt Lake City, Utah— Jeanne Hall Kurz, our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023, at the age of 91. She is now reunited with the love of her life, Reynold (Ray) Kurz.
Jeanne was born to Alfred Sigvald and Lillian Winifred Hall on April 6, 1932. This cute little blonde-haired girl was blessed with the love of wonderful parents and a big brother, Bob, who adored her. She grew up and spent her entire life in Salt Lake City. She attended East High School where she met the love of her life, Ray Kurz. They married on February 16, 1951. Their relationship was a true love story throughout their lifetime. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary together in 2021.
Ray and Jeanne welcomed two children into the world, Terri and Tom. They provided them with a wonderful childhood, filled with love and fun, including many memorable family vacations. Family was always their most important priority. We have always been a very close family with frequent family gatherings.
Jeanne worked at the University of Utah as the Administrative Assistant to the Chairman of Ballet and Modern Dance and the Dean of the College of Fine Arts. She was diligent, efficient, and effective in running administrative affairs and was greatly appreciated by those she worked with.
Jeanne enjoyed traveling with her husband Ray and they enjoyed trips together to Europe, Hawaii, and nearly every other state. She was a talented dancer throughout her life. Her husband Ray was also an excellent dancer and they enjoyed nights out at various ballrooms in the city.
Jeanne was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She had a delightful personality and was always a wonderful conversationalist. Above all she loved her family. The loss of her beloved husband in December 2021 was almost more than she could bear. She also missed other loved ones who had gone on before her, especially her parents and brother. We are so happy she is reunited with those she loves so much. She also dearly loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and they have always been a great joy to her.
Jeanne is survived by her daughter Terri (Steve) Wagstaff, her son Thomas (Patrice) Kurz, her 6 grandchildren Ryan (Shelly), Emily (Jason), Lindsay (Ari), Jacqueline, Allison (Shane) and Marissa (Isaac). Also, by her 13 great grandchildren Nathan, Natalie, Matthew, Michael, Carter, Dylan, Dani, Adrien, Simone, Jade, Luke, Joslyn, and Samson. They all love her very much and will miss her deeply until we meet again.
Memorial services in Jeanne’s honor will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023 at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park at 3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106. A viewing will be held between 9:30 am to 10:00 am with funeral services beginning at 10:00 am with interment to follow.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wasatchlawn.com for the Kurz family.
