Larane Cordova Obituary (1932 - 2018)

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, R. LaRane Carlson Cordova, completed her earthly mission on September 2, 2018. She was the oldest of three children born to Fern Prudence and Carl Lavar Carlson on August 21, 1932. She was raised in Pleasant Grove, Utah and Lehi, Utah and graduated from Lehi High School in 1950. She married Horace Joseph Cordova on May 1, 1954, in Ogden, Utah. Together they had six children. He passed away in 1990. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she served in many callings, but her favorite was the Nursery. She had many creative talents like sewing, flower arranging, crocheting, and creative writing. She loved collecting antiques, dolls, and figurines especially Precious Moments. She had many "careers" in her lifetime including wife and mother. She also worked for IRS, Marilyn's Flower Garden, Deseret Industries, and The Pantry. She was also a successful salesperson of Avon and Sarah Coventry Jewelry. She made many friends and was loved by all. LaRane is survived by three sons and three daughters: Michael & Ann Cordova, Mitchell & Su Cordova, Lydia & Randy Benavides, Nancy & Jeff Abel, Eric & Carolyn Cordova, and Ramona & Ron Price; 33 grandchildren and 62 great-grandchildren. And her special friend Gus Kilstadius. She is also survived by her brother Gilbert & Leanna Carlson, brother-in-law Bruce Mitchell, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a grandson Alejandro. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Friday, September 7, 2018 with a viewing to be held that same day from 11 am to 12:45 pm at Myers Mortuary in Brigham City, 205 S 100 E. Interment, Brigham City cemetery. The family would like to thank Bristol Hospice and the staff of the Willow Glen Nursing Home for their loving care of our mother. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to offset the funeral costs to be sent to America First Credit Union in the name of Lydia Benavides the account 9644 for LaRane Cordova. VisitationMyers Mortuary of Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 September 7, 2018 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary of Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 September 7, 2018 1:00 PM