Neeltje Lee Sudweeks

Neeltje Lee Sudweeks, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, due to complications during a heart procedure.

She was born in Dordrecht, Holland, The Netherlands on August 5, 1943, to Daniel and Neeltje Straatman. She and her family emigrated to the United States in 1951. Her family settled in Utah and were faithful members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They were blessed to have Thomas S. Monson as their Bishop.

She married Melvin N. Sudweeks 62 years ago, on March 17, 1962. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on April 21, 1989. 

Lee proudly became a citizen of the United States of America on November 28,1975. Mel and Lee had four children, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. She loved having grandkids and was always excited to go to their soccer games, baseball games, swimming lessons, their choral and equestrian events.

In her early years of marriage, she enjoyed driving Mel's fast, red El Camino around while he was at work. A couple of times the sheriff went to Mel's workplace to tell him he would catch up to him sooner or later, but it was Lee who was racing his car around town.

She had many interests and loved boating and water skiing with the family, fishing, hunting, camping, riding motorcycles and UTV's. She held an extended family breakfast every year on Independence Day and was thrilled any time the whole family would come over for dinner.Lee enjoyed working for several doctors during her career.

Lee had a great capacity to love and always saw the good in people. She loved the gospel and loved the Church. She was called to many positions during her life where she served faithfully. She especially loved serving as Relief Society President with Bishop Jerry Cook. She enjoyed serving in the Bountiful Temple together with her husband and helping people in the ward.

Lee is survived by her husband, Mel; brothers Al (Drew), Dan, Bob (Marsha); sisters Pearl, Yvonne (Mark); her children, Lori (Kevin), Chris (Laurelin), Shelli (Shon), Jodi; her grandchildren Travis, Tyler (Tiff), Alec, Kate, Seth (Annika), Joel, Isaac, and Jonah; her great grandchildren Amelia, Scottie, and Nash. She is also survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews. Lee was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Neeltje; brother Wayne; sister, Debbie and her husband, Daniel; brother-in-law, Gerard; and her grandson, Conor.

A public viewing will be held Monday, September 30, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Russon Mortuary, 295 No. Main, Bountiful, Utah.

All other services are private, per the family's request.