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In Memory

Carol Devenish (Michael) - Class of 1956

Carol Ann Michael passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday, December 3, 2016, Carol was born January 5, 1938 to Elda Etta Nielsen and Frank Simmons Devenish in Salt Lake City, Utah. She grew up in Utah and Idaho; graduating from Montpelier High in 1956 and St. Benedict's Nursing School, in Ogden, Utah in 1959. She worked forty plus years in the nursing field, most notably, as an OR nurse for the University of Utah Medical Center, and Head Nurse for Pediatric Orthopedics at Primary Children's Hospital.

Carol married Bob Michael in 1996 and they enjoyed a life of adventure together traveling the world, visiting family and friends, and supporting music and the arts. Carol was a drummer with the Salt Lake Scots and performed on various stages both as a youth in Fish Haven, Idaho as well as at ward functions and parties as an adult. Carol was an active member of the LDS Church where she was a pillar to her Ward and an inspiration to many.

She was previously married (and later divorced) to Harold Cammans Brinton and they had four children. She is survived by her husband, Bob Michael; children Crystal (Lon) Richardson, Deven (Marcia) Brinton, Barry (Tauni) Brinton, stepdaughter Robin (Kelly) Richardson; her brother Ron (Brenda) Devenish; her 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren (with one on the way); many nieces and nephews, as well as her dog, Angus, who brought her so much joy in her final years. Carol is preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Frank Devenish, daughter, Barbara Brinton, and stepdaughter Lisa Michael.
Her many friends and family members will miss her unique sense of humor, tenacity, and her boundless love.

Memorial service will be held at the Holladay 10th Ward, 4601 S. 2565 E. on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Friends may call upon the family from 10:00-11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name to the Humane Society will be greatly appreciated.
Published in Deseret News on Dec. 8, 2016