St. George, Utah - Marion Bernice Allen Christensen passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in St George, Utah. Born February 21, 1919 in Blackfoot Idaho, she was the first of five children born to Ada Johnson Allen and Charles Marshall Allen.
In the depth of the Great Depression, her parents established their family-owned and operated store - Allen's Grocery and Meats - in Driggs, Idaho. Bernice took pride in the store and in its expansion as it became a successful full-fledged general store. At the age of 13, Bernice began working at the store. She learned the value of service, frugality, optimism, patience, prayer, resourcefulness, dedication and humor. Bernice had a cheerful and vivacious personality. She was a natural at clerking, meeting the public and shop keeping. At that young age, she also became adept at chauffeuring her mother to the wholesale markets in Salt Lake City, as well as hauling merchandise to and from Teton Valley for her father. Among other things, Bernice trucked loads of livestock to the Idaho Falls auction ring.
It was at a Christmas dance when Bernice met Reed Otto Christensen. She was a high school senior and he was a handsome young college student, who had returned home to Alta, Wyoming for the holidays. There was an immediate attraction. They dated while Bernice attended the LDS Business College in Salt Lake City. They were married on January 25, 1939, in the Salt Lake Temple.
When Reed was drafted during World War II, they lived in San Diego, California. Reed was stationed at the Naval Training Center. Fearing he would ship out at only a moment's notice, Bernice counted every hour with Reed as a blessing.
After the war, they returned to Teton Valley to farm, to rear their family, and to contribute to their church and community. Bernice kept an inviting and clean home, a heaven for her sweetheart and children. Bernice was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; she faithfully served in numerous ward and stake callings. Her favorite callings were serving children and teenagers. In addition to being a gifted teacher, she became their mentor, counselor and friend.
In the community, Bernice served as president and in other capacities in the local American Legion Auxiliary. Bernice and Reed, in partnership with Don and June Penfold, developed and operated Moose Creek Ski Hill. She also clerked at Coburn Drugstore. Bernice was later hired to work with special need students in the Teton School District. Along with that responsibility, she took courses from ISU and USU.
Bernice dearly loved Idaho's Teton Valley with its people, green forests, and granite peaks. Due to Reed's health problems in his declining years, they decided to become snowbirds and eventually moved to the warmth and red hills of St George, Utah. Bernice served as a Relief Society president; and she also served with Reed at the temple baptistery.
Bernice enjoyed singing, quilting, gardening, playing cards, dancing with Reed, sharing her homemade rolls and angel food cakes, and writing newsy, idea-filled letters.
Bernice leaves a legacy of loving service and pleasant memories for all who knew her. She was a faithful daughter, devoted wife, nurturing mother, talented teacher, adoring grandmother and loyal friend. She was, and still is loved by many.
Now in a heavenly realm, Bernice is with loved ones there and again with her sweetheart, Reed, who preceded her in death. Bernice is survived by her daughter, Norma Jean (Steven) Kearsley of Philomath, Oregon; her son Allen Reed (Nancy) Christensen of Nampa, Idaho; her son, Blair Charles (Dianne) Christensen of Las Vegas, Nevada; her siblings, Verlin, Kenneth, Georgia, and Valene; her 14 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
We as a family, thank the staffs of Sterling Court Assisted Living Community, St George Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and Zion's Way Hospice for the kind assistance and care given to Bernice.
Bernice's funeral service will be on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the LDS Church located at 1080 West Arlington Street, Washington, Utah 84780. A viewing will be from 10:00 to 10:45 A.M. prior to the service. Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions (in memory of Bernice) be sent to the Teton Valley Museum, PO Box 363, Driggs, Idaho 83422.
In the depth of the Great Depression, her parents established their family-owned and operated store - Allen's Grocery and Meats - in Driggs, Idaho. Bernice took pride in the store and in its expansion as it became a successful full-fledged general store. At the age of 13, Bernice began working at the store. She learned the value of service, frugality, optimism, patience, prayer, resourcefulness, dedication and humor. Bernice had a cheerful and vivacious personality. She was a natural at clerking, meeting the public and shop keeping. At that young age, she also became adept at chauffeuring her mother to the wholesale markets in Salt Lake City, as well as hauling merchandise to and from Teton Valley for her father. Among other things, Bernice trucked loads of livestock to the Idaho Falls auction ring.
It was at a Christmas dance when Bernice met Reed Otto Christensen. She was a high school senior and he was a handsome young college student, who had returned home to Alta, Wyoming for the holidays. There was an immediate attraction. They dated while Bernice attended the LDS Business College in Salt Lake City. They were married on January 25, 1939, in the Salt Lake Temple.
When Reed was drafted during World War II, they lived in San Diego, California. Reed was stationed at the Naval Training Center. Fearing he would ship out at only a moment's notice, Bernice counted every hour with Reed as a blessing.
After the war, they returned to Teton Valley to farm, to rear their family, and to contribute to their church and community. Bernice kept an inviting and clean home, a heaven for her sweetheart and children. Bernice was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; she faithfully served in numerous ward and stake callings. Her favorite callings were serving children and teenagers. In addition to being a gifted teacher, she became their mentor, counselor and friend.
In the community, Bernice served as president and in other capacities in the local American Legion Auxiliary. Bernice and Reed, in partnership with Don and June Penfold, developed and operated Moose Creek Ski Hill. She also clerked at Coburn Drugstore. Bernice was later hired to work with special need students in the Teton School District. Along with that responsibility, she took courses from ISU and USU.
Bernice dearly loved Idaho's Teton Valley with its people, green forests, and granite peaks. Due to Reed's health problems in his declining years, they decided to become snowbirds and eventually moved to the warmth and red hills of St George, Utah. Bernice served as a Relief Society president; and she also served with Reed at the temple baptistery.
Bernice enjoyed singing, quilting, gardening, playing cards, dancing with Reed, sharing her homemade rolls and angel food cakes, and writing newsy, idea-filled letters.
Bernice leaves a legacy of loving service and pleasant memories for all who knew her. She was a faithful daughter, devoted wife, nurturing mother, talented teacher, adoring grandmother and loyal friend. She was, and still is loved by many.
Now in a heavenly realm, Bernice is with loved ones there and again with her sweetheart, Reed, who preceded her in death. Bernice is survived by her daughter, Norma Jean (Steven) Kearsley of Philomath, Oregon; her son Allen Reed (Nancy) Christensen of Nampa, Idaho; her son, Blair Charles (Dianne) Christensen of Las Vegas, Nevada; her siblings, Verlin, Kenneth, Georgia, and Valene; her 14 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
We as a family, thank the staffs of Sterling Court Assisted Living Community, St George Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and Zion's Way Hospice for the kind assistance and care given to Bernice.
Bernice's funeral service will be on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the LDS Church located at 1080 West Arlington Street, Washington, Utah 84780. A viewing will be from 10:00 to 10:45 A.M. prior to the service. Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions (in memory of Bernice) be sent to the Teton Valley Museum, PO Box 363, Driggs, Idaho 83422.
St. George, Utah - Marion Bernice Allen Christensen passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in St George, Utah. Born February 21, 1919 in Blackfoot Idaho, she was the first of five children born to Ada Johnson Allen and Charles Marshall Allen.
In the depth of the Great Depression, her parents established their family-owned and operated store - Allen's Grocery and Meats - in Driggs, Idaho. Bernice took pride in the store and in its expansion as it became a successful full-fledged general store. At the age of 13, Bernice began working at the store. She learned the value of service, frugality, optimism, patience, prayer, resourcefulness, dedication and humor. Bernice had a cheerful and vivacious personality. She was a natural at clerking, meeting the public and shop keeping. At that young age, she also became adept at chauffeuring her mother to the wholesale markets in Salt Lake City, as well as hauling merchandise to and from Teton Valley for her father. Among other things, Bernice trucked loads of livestock to the Idaho Falls auction ring.
It was at a Christmas dance when Bernice met Reed Otto Christensen. She was a high school senior and he was a handsome young college student, who had returned home to Alta, Wyoming for the holidays. There was an immediate attraction. They dated while Bernice attended the LDS Business College in Salt Lake City. They were married on January 25, 1939, in the Salt Lake Temple.
When Reed was drafted during World War II, they lived in San Diego, California. Reed was stationed at the Naval Training Center. Fearing he would ship out at only a moment's notice, Bernice counted every hour with Reed as a blessing.
After the war, they returned to Teton Valley to farm, to rear their family, and to contribute to their church and community. Bernice kept an inviting and clean home, a heaven for her sweetheart and children. Bernice was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; she faithfully served in numerous ward and stake callings. Her favorite callings were serving children and teenagers. In addition to being a gifted teacher, she became their mentor, counselor and friend.
In the community, Bernice served as president and in other capacities in the local American Legion Auxiliary. Bernice and Reed, in partnership with Don and June Penfold, developed and operated Moose Creek Ski Hill. She also clerked at Coburn Drugstore. Bernice was later hired to work with special need students in the Teton School District. Along with that responsibility, she took courses from ISU and USU.
Bernice dearly loved Idaho's Teton Valley with its people, green forests, and granite peaks. Due to Reed's health problems in his declining years, they decided to become snowbirds and eventually moved to the warmth and red hills of St George, Utah. Bernice served as a Relief Society president; and she also served with Reed at the temple baptistery.
Bernice enjoyed singing, quilting, gardening, playing cards, dancing with Reed, sharing her homemade rolls and angel food cakes, and writing newsy, idea-filled letters.
Bernice leaves a legacy of loving service and pleasant memories for all who knew her. She was a faithful daughter, devoted wife, nurturing mother, talented teacher, adoring grandmother and loyal friend. She was, and still is loved by many.
Now in a heavenly realm, Bernice is with loved ones there and again with her sweetheart, Reed, who preceded her in death. Bernice is survived by her daughter, Norma Jean (Steven) Kearsley of Philomath, Oregon; her son Allen Reed (Nancy) Christensen of Nampa, Idaho; her son, Blair Charles (Dianne) Christensen of Las Vegas, Nevada; her siblings, Verlin, Kenneth, Georgia, and Valene; her 14 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
We as a family, thank the staffs of Sterling Court Assisted Living Community, St George Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and Zion's Way Hospice for the kind assistance and care given to Bernice.
Bernice's funeral service will be on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the LDS Church located at 1080 West Arlington Street, Washington, Utah 84780. A viewing will be from 10:00 to 10:45 A.M. prior to the service. Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions (in memory of Bernice) be sent to the Teton Valley Museum, PO Box 363, Driggs, Idaho 83422.
In the depth of the Great Depression, her parents established their family-owned and operated store - Allen's Grocery and Meats - in Driggs, Idaho. Bernice took pride in the store and in its expansion as it became a successful full-fledged general store. At the age of 13, Bernice began working at the store. She learned the value of service, frugality, optimism, patience, prayer, resourcefulness, dedication and humor. Bernice had a cheerful and vivacious personality. She was a natural at clerking, meeting the public and shop keeping. At that young age, she also became adept at chauffeuring her mother to the wholesale markets in Salt Lake City, as well as hauling merchandise to and from Teton Valley for her father. Among other things, Bernice trucked loads of livestock to the Idaho Falls auction ring.
It was at a Christmas dance when Bernice met Reed Otto Christensen. She was a high school senior and he was a handsome young college student, who had returned home to Alta, Wyoming for the holidays. There was an immediate attraction. They dated while Bernice attended the LDS Business College in Salt Lake City. They were married on January 25, 1939, in the Salt Lake Temple.
When Reed was drafted during World War II, they lived in San Diego, California. Reed was stationed at the Naval Training Center. Fearing he would ship out at only a moment's notice, Bernice counted every hour with Reed as a blessing.
After the war, they returned to Teton Valley to farm, to rear their family, and to contribute to their church and community. Bernice kept an inviting and clean home, a heaven for her sweetheart and children. Bernice was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; she faithfully served in numerous ward and stake callings. Her favorite callings were serving children and teenagers. In addition to being a gifted teacher, she became their mentor, counselor and friend.
In the community, Bernice served as president and in other capacities in the local American Legion Auxiliary. Bernice and Reed, in partnership with Don and June Penfold, developed and operated Moose Creek Ski Hill. She also clerked at Coburn Drugstore. Bernice was later hired to work with special need students in the Teton School District. Along with that responsibility, she took courses from ISU and USU.
Bernice dearly loved Idaho's Teton Valley with its people, green forests, and granite peaks. Due to Reed's health problems in his declining years, they decided to become snowbirds and eventually moved to the warmth and red hills of St George, Utah. Bernice served as a Relief Society president; and she also served with Reed at the temple baptistery.
Bernice enjoyed singing, quilting, gardening, playing cards, dancing with Reed, sharing her homemade rolls and angel food cakes, and writing newsy, idea-filled letters.
Bernice leaves a legacy of loving service and pleasant memories for all who knew her. She was a faithful daughter, devoted wife, nurturing mother, talented teacher, adoring grandmother and loyal friend. She was, and still is loved by many.
Now in a heavenly realm, Bernice is with loved ones there and again with her sweetheart, Reed, who preceded her in death. Bernice is survived by her daughter, Norma Jean (Steven) Kearsley of Philomath, Oregon; her son Allen Reed (Nancy) Christensen of Nampa, Idaho; her son, Blair Charles (Dianne) Christensen of Las Vegas, Nevada; her siblings, Verlin, Kenneth, Georgia, and Valene; her 14 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.
We as a family, thank the staffs of Sterling Court Assisted Living Community, St George Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and Zion's Way Hospice for the kind assistance and care given to Bernice.
Bernice's funeral service will be on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the LDS Church located at 1080 West Arlington Street, Washington, Utah 84780. A viewing will be from 10:00 to 10:45 A.M. prior to the service. Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions (in memory of Bernice) be sent to the Teton Valley Museum, PO Box 363, Driggs, Idaho 83422.
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