Connie Jean Oberhansly Bybee
Connie Jean Oberhansly Bybee. At age 65 she was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. At age 72, she passed away at home surrounded by loving family. During this time of challenging trials, there were also 7 years of God's inspiring miracles that were undeniable, and extended her life, medically speaking, because, in all actuality according to doctors, she shouldn't have been here. She beat the odds for 7 years.
Connie was a faithful member of the LDS church; doting grandma, loving mother, beloved sister and aunt. She was also a retired U.S. government regional realty specialist. She was known as "the auditor's auditor" because of her participation in the 5-yr O&G financial audit, her ability to find old historical documents, and her love of administering the land inventory program and protecting both private and public land assets.
She was positive thinking, non-judgmental, without guile, and lived life for her family and the friendships she cherished. She was passionate for daily devotionals, eating Jim's cooking, activities, horses, genealogy, and politics. Last year she learned how to plant zinnias and a garden "in honor of Jim." Her all time favorite movie is Sound of Music. She loved the piano and had one in her home at all times, exposing her grandkids to their first piano lessons.
She cherished her roles as youngest rodeo queen and land steward. She honored her grandparents who were pioneers to the Uintah Basin through her work in land stewardship. She spent many hours helping landmen and attorneys solve complex title issues. This love of country land led her to love city land in Salt Lake.
Connie was born to Kenneth LeRoy Oberhansly and Marjorie Ellen Roberts Oberhansly on May 28, 1944, in Vernal, Utah.
Shortly after graduating from Union High School in 1962, she moved to Salt Lake and enrolled in LDS Business College to further her college pursuits. Because of her business acumen and skills she was selected to work for the U.S government in the oil and gas division of the geological survey. Since she was known as the blonde who kept running out of gas, it was just natural that she would meet her sweetheart, and future husband of 47 years, at his brother-in-law's John Sharich Chevron Service Station.
They were married on July 27, 1971. Their marriage was solemnized 43 years later in the Salt Lake Temple on October 19, 2013. Their love was blessed by the arrival of two amazing children Jen and Jeff; and four precious grandchildren Paige, Chase, Jonah, and Malia. Connie has left a legacy of love through the many miracles that have occurred in the Bybee family.
Connie is preceded in death by her parents, brother, and husband.
She is survived by her children Jen (Jason) Rollins, Jeff (Crystal) Bybee, grandchildren Paige and Chase Rollins, Jonah and Malia Bybee, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 23rd at 11:00 AM with a viewing one hour prior to services at Cottonwood Heights 4th Ward Chapel, 2522 East 6710 South. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 1342 East 500 South, Salt Lake City.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to the Huntsman Cancer Institute dream team, Dr. Ward, Rosalee Conder, Dr Lor Randall and Robert. Radiation team, Millcreek Hospice, and the nurses who provided tender, loving care for her.