Mary Carol Clark Izatt (1938-2025)
A Life of Love, Laughter, Grace and Unyielding faith
Mary Carol Clark Izatt (86) peacefully left this world, March 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, devotion, and a spirit that could find joy in even the darkest of hours. Born December 15, 1938, in Cannonville, Utah, to Wilford Kay Clark and Laura Smith, Mary grew up in the stunning red-rock landscapes of Bryce Canyon and Kanab, where her childhood was sprinkled with a touch of movie magic. She spent her summers sneaking peeks at Hollywood stars filming on location, no doubt charming a few with her wit and spunk thanks to her dad working in some of the films.
Mary’s life was a testament to the power of faith. She excelled in her studies. She graduated from Bryce Valley High School, where she was a natural leader, and later graduated from Steven Henager College of Business. Because of her devotion to her faith, she made the choice to serve her Father in Heaven—serving a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the British Isles, where she not only spread the gospel but touched the lives of all who surrounded her. It was there, amidst the rolling hills and storied history, that she met her future husband, Joel Holbrook Izatt. They married on February 23, 1963, in the Manti Utah Temple and embarked on their own epic journey, raising four children while navigating life’s ups, downs, and unexpected plot twists.
Mary was the kind of woman who could do it all—seamstress extraordinaire, adventurous, outdoors loving, devoted mother, with a quick wit and sense of humor. If there was a way to make someone laugh, Mary would find it. Her children’s costumes were stitched with love, her words woven with kindness, and her faith sewn into the fabric of her soul. She was an excellent cook, and homemaker. Even after facing unimaginable challenges—including a medical emergency in 1973 that left her with brain damage—Mary never lost her spark. She lived with an unshakable faith that carried her through every storm, always seeing the beauty in life and holding fast to her belief in Jesus Christ.
Her family extends a heartfelt thank-you to the angels at Copper Ridge in West Jordan—nurses, helpers, therapists, and staff who cared for Mary with patience, humor, and grace (even when she was a bit mischievous). You made her final years brighter, and for that, we are forever grateful.
Mary now joins her beloved son Louis, former husband Joel, brothers Randy and Ronald, parents, and many dear ones in a grand heavenly reunion. She is survived by her children Sheron Izatt Drake, Joel Clark Izatt, and Camille Carol Izatt, sister LaKay Quilter, 11 grandchildren, (Amber, Joel, Jessica and Jared Drake, LeRoy Izatt, Cooper Izatt, Mary, Katrina, Emily and Spencer Izatt and Braedon Anderson) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will carry on her laughter and love.
Though Mary’s earthly story is over, her legacy—of humor, faith, and resilience—will live on. In her honor, serve someone anonymously, sew something with love, visit someone that is lonely and never forget to find beauty in the world around you.