Elizabeth Ann Trotman's Obituary
Our Sweet Loving Momma, Elizabeth Ann (Columbus) Trotman left this earth at the age of 84 on February 3, 2024. She was born January 7, 1940, in Kenilworth, Utah to Ralph and Emma Columbus. She married the love of her life Bob Trotman on May 9, 1964, at St. Patrick’s Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. They had four beautiful babies, one of which passed away at birth.
She graduated from the University of Utah, in education, and became a beloved kindergarten teacher, at Bishop Glass. Soon after she chose to stay at home with her children and became the World’s Best Mom to all who came through her door. She later returned to work and became everyone’s favorite lunch lady at West High School until she retired in 1994. At this time, she became the World’s Best Grandma to all children.
Mom loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved cooking Italian family dishes to share with anyone who stopped by. She enjoyed partying, playing games, and making scrapbooks to give to her family. She enjoyed life and had the most friendly and contagious smile, always laughing. She had an endless amount of love to give.
Mom is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Emma, her husband Bob (2002), daughter Vickie, sister Rosemarie, brother Ralph Jr., niece Desiree, nephew David, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is survived by her children, Robert (Amie), Susie, Mary (Daney), and grandsons, Josh, Joey, Zach, Matthew, Max, Dominic, Jaxson, and Eli. Granddaughter, Nicole (Brody), great-grandchildren, Alivia, Krew; and many lifelong friends (including childhood friends whom she enjoyed and loved dearly).
A viewing will be held Thursday, February 8, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Parish, 1040 West 400 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104 at 10:00 am, followed by mass at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at Mt Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 275 “U” Street (“T” Street takes you directly to the graveside), Salt Lake City, Utah 84103.
“GOOD NIGHT QUEEN ELIZABETH, WE LOVE YOU”
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