Kareleen Southwick Christensen Obituary (1949 - 2012)

Click here to listen to Funeral Recording Kareleen Southwick Christensen passed away at home after a 3 year battle with cancer, surrounded by family on October 6, 2012. She was born on December 6, 1949, in Ogden, Utah to Dale C and Eathea (Johnnie) Southwick. She graduated from Weber High School in 1968. Kareleen married her eternal partner Brent J Christensen, in the Logan Temple on June 17, 1968. She was a dedicated loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She gave her time generously to her family, friends, church, and community. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints willingly serving in various callings over the years including Primary, Young Women's, Girls Camp Leader, Relief Society and Guest Service Missionary for 5 years at Temple Square. She served diligently in the Relief Society Presidency until the day she passed away. She dedicated over 30 years to serving the Boy Scouts in Ward, Council, and Regional positions. Her hobbies included: quilting, floral design, gardening, and spending time with her family. She had unconditional love, compassion, and a willingness to forgive. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband Brent J Christensen, seven children: Brenda Doyle, Chase (Hilarie) Christensen, JoDale (David) Skinner, James (Kara) Christensen, Bridget (Jason) Grove, Casey (Kristen) Christensen, Kit (Lydia) Christensen; 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; parents Dale and Eathea (Johnnie) Southwick; sisters LuDale (Don) Rose and Teela (Allen) Sorensen and brother Jess (Christy) Southwick. Kareleen was preceded in death by a grandson Taylor James Christensen, father-in-law and mother-in-law Joseph and Mary Christensen. A special thanks to Intermountain Health Care, Intermountain Hospice, Doctor Hansen and Staff, and the Huntsman Cancer Center. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 13, 2012, 11 AM at the Huntsville Stake Center, 6450 E 1900 N Eden, Utah. Viewings will be held Friday, October 12, 2012, 6 - 8 PM at Myers Mortuary 845 Washington Blvd Ogden, Utah, and Saturday 10-10:45 AM at the Huntsville Stake Center followed by funeral services. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Eden, Utah. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 October 12, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceHuntsville Stake Center 6450 EAst 1900 North Eden, UT October 13, 2012 11:00 AM CemeteryEden Mt. View Cemetery 5555 East 2700 North Eden, UT 84310 October 13, 2012