Florence Karin Bannon King
July 25, 1939 ~ April 5, 2026
Florence King passed away in her home surrounded by her family. Florence lived a full, happy, healthy life. In her later years, though vascular dementia took much from her, it could not rob her of her loving heart.
Florence married Warren “Pat” King at 18 and they lived lovingly together for 68 years. They began their life with very little but with deep love, faith and determination they were very blessed. Florence found quiet joy in making jewelry, cross stitching, puzzling, canning everything (fruits, jams, pickles, tomatoes), reading with the children at Guadalupe Center, caring for her family, and making the most of what they had. 
Honoring Florence’s compassion and enduring commitment to strengthening families, The Children’s Center Utah West Valley location will be called the Florence K. King Children’s Mental Health Center with a beautiful portrait of Florence located in their donor recognition area.  
Florence lived a full, happy life, and her legacy of giving will live on through her children and the next generations. We are grateful for our memories of her. Florence will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Florence was preceeded in death by her parents Harry and Venice Bannon. Florence is survived by her six children Patrick King, Catherine Sudbury (Ray), Michael King (Alicyn), Thomas King (Robin), Daniel King, and Colleen Johnson (Dave); 17 grandchildren Jeremy King, Nicholas King (Ashley), Brittany King, Mathew King (Stacy), Carlton Sudbury (Richelle), Danica Perez, Corrine Sudbury, Mikel King, Alexandra Penington (Nick), Erica King, William King (Savannah), Emily King, Zachary King, Megan King, Hunter Johnson, Cassidy Johnson, and Ciara-Olivia King; 13 great grandchildren; and five siblings Valerie Lager, Catherine Hill, Cynthia Bannon, Annhara Klesath and Harry Bannon.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Guests are encouraged to use the parking and entrance on the north side of the building.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, Holladay; followed by a Celebration of Life and Naming Dedication at the Cottonwood Country Club, 1780 Lakewood Dr., Holladay at 12:30 p.m. She will be laid to rest privately at Larkin Sunset Gardens.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to The Children’s Center Utah, 3725 West 4100 South, West Valley City, Utah 84120.