Shalla Hyatt DeMille

August 17, 1927 ~ December 24, 2008

Shalla Hyatt DeMille, 81, of Orem passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 in Pleasant Grove at the home of her son, Steven. She was born August 17, 1927, the oldest of four children, to Chester B. and Vilate Holt Hyatt. She married Stanford D. DeMille on November 26, 1947 and together had five children. Shalla grew up in Parowan and graduated from Parowan High School. Shalla raised her family in the Orem/Provo area. She loved playing the piano and taught piano lessons for many years. Shalla was an active member of the LDS Church and especially enjoyed her callings involving music. She is survived by her five children: Steven (Lynda) DeMille, Pleasant Grove; Soni (Richard) Johnson, Georgia; Stacey (Randy) Wardwell, Lehi; SueDette (Sean) Sullivan, Orem; Samara (David) Keaton, Georgia; 28 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; three brothers: Alden (Maryann) Hyatt, Melvin (Kathy) Hyatt and Blaine (Linda) Hyatt. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sunset Heights Sixth Ward Chapel, 500 South 600 West, Orem where friends may call for a viewing one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in the Parowan City Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.

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Mary Isom said:

Dear Family
I extend my sympathy at your loss. Shalla taught piano to my children Kathy, Maryann, Dan and Dave. She was a gracious beautiful lady with a delightful personality. Along with being a very talented teacher she was a positive influence in their lives. She was always so upbeat and enthusiastic and supportive of all that was going on in their lives. She was an excellent role model for my girls.
God Bless,
Mary Isom

December 31, 2008

Richard and Cenia Parsons said:

We enjoyed knowing Shalla at the Seville Retirement Center. She was a delight, always smiling and offering a pleasant greeting to everyone. We are sorry for your loss and offer our condolences and sympathy.

January 01, 2009

Bev(Stoneking)Hildreth said:

My sincere sympathy to the DeMille family. I remember them from Cincinnati. A special condolence to Stacey and Randy. May you be comforted with warm memories and the peace that comes from Gospel knowledge.

January 03, 2009

Nancy G. Abbott said:

Stacey, thank you so much for letting me know of Shalla's passing away. I enjoyed Shalla's company so much while she lived here in Peachtree City, GA. We loved to go the the Atlanta Temple and follow up with a lunchen. She was such a beautiful person, both inside and out. I know she will be missed but we can rejoice in her passing away "peacefully". May all of you be comforted in the days ahead. Thanks again.
Love, Nancy Abbott

January 03, 2009

Mary Ann and Dorothy Galli said:

We had the privilege of visit teaching Shalla for a while during her stay in Georgia. Dorothy and I looked forward to each visit because Shalla was so kind and comforting to talk to and her love for her family was the light of her life. She is a wonderful person and we wanted to offer our condolences at her passing. I know she'll be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
The Galli Family

January 05, 2009

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