Obituary of Kristy Ann (Overby) Hose:
https://www.larkinmortuary.com/obituary/view/kristy-ann-hose/Soft-spoken, camera shy, kind spirited, devoted wife and mother Kristy Ann Overby Hose passed away December 24, 2025. Her broken-hearted family took solace in the thought that Kris would experience this year’s Christmas, her favorite holiday, in peace, comfort and joy.
Born in Salt Lake City on May 12, 1954, Kris was the daughter of Robert and Thelma Overby and was raised with her siblings Robert Jr., Barbara and Diane in Salt Lake City. Before her 1972 graduation from Highland High School, she was quite tickled to be dating a “college guy”. On March 22, 1975, she married that college guy - Gary Hose. Kris and Gary rented homes for a while, the way young married couples do, but they eventually settled in their own home in Sandy. There, they raised their three sons, Justin, Jon, and Jason. This past March Kris and Gary celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Kris was a devoted wife and mother, but she pursued lots of other interests as well. She worked for a time in various customer service and sales positions before working twenty years with Salt Lake County Library System, from which she retired.
Kris found joy in preparing massive meals for her husband and three sons, and especially in hosting gatherings for birthday and holiday celebrations. At these events, she glowed with pride in her sons, her daughters-in-law and her grandchildren. She delighted in regular social connections with their dinner club and her women’s lunch bunch. Kris was a Disney devotee. She loved visiting Disneyland. Disney collectibles were always present in her decorating schemes. Her ability to listen intently and offer advice, her infectious holiday happiness, unending kindness and generosity will be missed.
Kris is survived and will be deeply missed by her husband Gary Hose; her sons Justin Hose (wife Heather and sons Ian and Zach); Jon Hose (wife Melissa and children Blake, Quinn and Ashton); Jason Hose (wife Emily and children Dylan and Dani); sister Diane Van Vactor and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly; sister-in-law Tina Hose Sumner (husband George) and of course her treasured pet Augie Doggie.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held January 23, 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at The Chateau at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, UT 84092. Kris was an avid supporter of ASPCA, Utah Humane Society, and Best Friends Animal Society. In lieu of flowers, Kris can be honored by a donation to an animal welfare organization of your choice.
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