Gloria Kendrick Stoddard

Born March 30, 1951

Died September 14, 2025

Gloria Jean Stoddard, a loving beacon of creativity and thoughtfulness, passed away on September 14, 2025. Born on March 30, 1951, in Boise, ID, Gloria's life was a testament to dedication and the power of family. Her devotion to her loved ones was evident in everything she did, whether it was spending cherished moments with her grandchildren, crafting exquisite jewelry, greeting cards, and holiday decor, or relishing the tranquility of the night sky with her beloved husband, Charles, atop their mountain in Nephi. Gloria was a woman of many talents, but her most remarkable trait was her unwavering dedication to her family. Her legacy is carried forward by her husband, Charles Stoddard, her daughter, Charlene Smith(Brad), and her grandsons, Jacob Smith(Brittany) and Weston Smith(Rayna), and Great Grandson, Jalen Smith, and her son, Joey Stoddard, Granddaughter Kaiya Stoddard. Gloria's heart held a special place for everyone she loved, and her memory will continue to inspire and guide those who were lucky enough to know her. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Mirl Kendrick and Nelda Hart, and her brother, Lance Kendrick. In the words of Maya Angelou, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Gloria’s loving, thoughtful nature, and creative spirit touched everyone she met, leaving a lasting impression that will forever be remembered. Inurnment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 S. Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah. Condolences may be extended at www.bergmortuary.com. We encourage everyone who knew Gloria to leave memories and upload photos to her memorial page. Her life was a beautiful journey that deserves to be celebrated and remembered.