Marilyn Davis Prete

Marilyn Davis Prete, age 88, passed away peacefully in Provo, Utah, on January 29, 2016. Marilyn was born on September 19, 1927 in Genola, Utah to Fred World and Genevieve Blackham Davis, the youngest of four children. She spent her early childhood on the family farm, attended elementary and junior high schools in Mapleton and Goshen, and later graduated from Payson High School. After high school, Marilyn attended the University of Utah, obtaining degrees in both nursing and education. Following graduation from nursing school, Marilyn served an LDS mission in Great Britain. Upon returning, she married Earl Reginald Prete in the Salt Lake Temple on April 3, 1953, and then began working as a nurse, providing compassionate care to many people. Marilyn’s nursing career spanned 42 years, including 9 years as Director of Nursing at Utah Valley Hospital. While working at Utah Valley, she obtained a Master of Nursing degree from BYU, and later taught nursing at UTC, UVCC, and UVSC for 16 years.

Marilyn was an active member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and enjoyed her association there. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Earl Prete; sons, Craig (Terry), Farrell (Pam) and Warren (Janice); daughter, Daunna Smith (Scott); 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one brother Lavoi Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Carroll and Doyle Davis; and grandson, Daniel Prete.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016 in the Lakeview 1st Ward Chapel, 1700 North Geneva Road, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the church from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.