Goldie "LaRee" Wilkinson, 83,originally from Star Valley, Wyoming, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 atthe Timpanogos Hospital in Orem, Utah due to complications from respiratoryfailure. Born August 24, 1936, in Afton, Wyoming, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Moritz and Margaret Rickenbach Heiner.
LaRee attended Star Valley High School, and then attended Brigham Young University where she sang in the Women's Choir. She graduated from cosmetology school. Later, she was an instructor at cosmetology schools in Utah, Colorado and Florida. She owned and operated her own salon in her home for nearly 60 years. LaRee was passionate about the game of golf. For several years she served as the Ladies Association President at East Bay Golf Course. She served on the Provo Open Committee and up until her stroke six months ago, played weekly on the Ladies Golf Association at Sleepy Ridge Golf Course.
She is survived by her sons Kipp (Tatia) Wilkinson, Brock (Kestin) Wilkinson, two grandsons, four granddaughters, and two great grandsons. She is also survived by her siblings Bob Heiner, Carolyn Heiner Sorenson (Philip W. Sorensen) and Kim (Janiece) Heiner Herson, She is preceded in death byRick Dean Wilkinson and her brother Ted Heiner.
Graveside services will be Friday, March 13, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Orem City Cemetery 1520 north 800 East, Orem. Condolences may be offered online at www.walkersanderson.com