Glenona Farnsworth
1928-2011
Glenona Farnsworth, 83, passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2011 surrounded by her family.
Glenona was born to Loren Glen and Florence (Cullum) Robison on May 25, 1928 in Archer, Idaho.
Glenona grew up in Martinez, California. It is here that she learned to play the piano which began a lifetime of joy through music.
She attended UCLA where she met William Dewey Farnsworth. They were married June 21, 1948 in the Mesa LDS Temple.
As a Navy family they would live in numerous places across the country adding 9 children and meeting lifelong friends.
Children and music were Glenona's missions. Wherever she lived she provided service in the church as organist, chorister, or choir director. As Primary chorister in so many cities she taught hundreds of children to love the gospel of Jesus Christ through song.
Her family grew as her children married. She began to devote her time to her husband, her roses, and her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Don Robison; sons-in-law, Timothy Andersen and Conrad Teichert; grandson, Timothy Troy Andersen; and great-granddaughter, Kylee Alexis Kenyon.
She is survived by her eternal sweetheart, Bill and children: Joy (Paul) Moody, Diane Teichert, Nancy (Charles) Davis, Brad (Debbie) Farnsworth, Raelene (Dave) Card, Jana (Cory) Westbrook, Karen (Jeff) Murphy, Yvonne (Wayne) Hubert, Melinda (Brian) Larson, 42 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.
Thanks to Alpine Hospice and Homewatch Caregivers
Glenona was born to Loren Glen and Florence (Cullum) Robison on May 25, 1928 in Archer, Idaho.
Glenona grew up in Martinez, California. It is here that she learned to play the piano which began a lifetime of joy through music.
She attended UCLA where she met William Dewey Farnsworth. They were married June 21, 1948 in the Mesa LDS Temple.
As a Navy family they would live in numerous places across the country adding 9 children and meeting lifelong friends.
Children and music were Glenona's missions. Wherever she lived she provided service in the church as organist, chorister, or choir director. As Primary chorister in so many cities she taught hundreds of children to love the gospel of Jesus Christ through song.
Her family grew as her children married. She began to devote her time to her husband, her roses, and her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Don Robison; sons-in-law, Timothy Andersen and Conrad Teichert; grandson, Timothy Troy Andersen; and great-granddaughter, Kylee Alexis Kenyon.
She is survived by her eternal sweetheart, Bill and children: Joy (Paul) Moody, Diane Teichert, Nancy (Charles) Davis, Brad (Debbie) Farnsworth, Raelene (Dave) Card, Jana (Cory) Westbrook, Karen (Jeff) Murphy, Yvonne (Wayne) Hubert, Melinda (Brian) Larson, 42 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren.
Thanks to Alpine Hospice and Homewatch Caregivers
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Edgemont 8th Ward Chapel, 3050 Mojave Lane, Provo. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Friday evening from 6 until 8 and at the church Saturday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery.
Brent's Mom flew out to take care of her Mother for the month of September. Since Grandma was going down heal we decided that we needed to go up and see her and Grandpa. I wanted to make sure that Brent was able to say his good byes before she was gone. The kids were so good. They all gave Grandma a kiss and a huge. They also loved playing with their Nana. I'm so grateful to have know this wonderful women. I'm just in awe of how she lived her life and raised her family. I hope that she is on the other side giving me the guidance along with Heavenly Father to help me raise our kids. Brent and I are so grateful to have the knowledge that we will see her again and be with other family members who have gone before us.
We all love you Grandma.
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Thanks Carol. I love you!
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