Alice Jolene Despain, born Jan 3, 1974, passed away on September 21, 2024 in Maricopa, Arizona. Alice spent 24 years as a dental assistant, was an avid reader, and loved to cook. She had several collections including nativity sets, Pez dispensers and music CDs. Alice was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Primary for many years. She loved to spend time with her 37 nieces and nephews.
Alice is survived by her parents, Allan Asay Despain and Jeanne Ann James Despain, and her eight siblings: Jayna Prestwich (Alan), Darrin Despain (Mary), Curtis Despain (Elisabeth), Keith Despain (Pam), Clinton Despain (Esther), Matthew Despain (Christina), Mark Despain (Crystal), Rebecca Septon (Daven).
A memorial service will be held at 10am on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Fielding Stake Center (4375 W 15600 N, Fielding, Utah). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Church Humanitarian Fund (https://philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist.org/humanitarian-services).
A special thanks to Hospice of the Valley for their exceptional care of Alice over the past nine months.
To The Family,
Please Accept My Heartfelt Condolences. Truly the loss of a precious loved one is most difficult. Please find comfort in the promise our most loving Heavenly Father Jehovah God gives us in Revelation 21:4″And He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more; neither will mourning; nor outcry; nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Yes, We can look forward to a time soon to come when all suffering including death will be done away with forever. For more encouraging information from the bible. Please visit jw.org and view the video “What is the Condition of the Dead?”
I got to know Alice in Colorado. We used to have a lot of fun going out to eat and to movies. She was fun to be around and loved to be around her family. Even when she moved to Arizona I would call her occasionally and see her when I finally moved to Arizona in 2015. I loved her how she was kind, funny, fun to be around and dedicated to her family. I think of her often but know she is with her Savior. I will miss her!
My deepest sorrow to your family. Alice was a sweet and loving daughter. I loved her smile and her maturity. She is with Heavenly Father now and awaiting her loving family. I wish I could be there for you.