Eva Christensen Van Orman, 91, peacefully passed away at home in Provo, Utah September 16, 2005. Born December 10, 1913 the youngest child of Chresten Carl Christensen and Ellen Susanna Jorgensen. She was preceded in death by her parents; six siblings; and two sons, Robert and Chresten.
Eva is rejoicing in her reunion with them and especially with her father, who died when she was two. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 70 years; her daughter, Ellen Hutt (Larry); and sons, Jan (Margot) and John Gregory (Mickey). She will be honored and revered by her 11 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
Eva was born and raised in Provo and attended a year at Brigham Young University. Then moving to New York City, she met a talented young artist, John A. Van Orman, whom she married September 26, 1935. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Eva and John raised their young family in beautiful Westchester County, New York, until 1954 when John followed his career in the movie industry to Southern California. There Eva taught her growing children and was very active in church and community affairs. She presided over all of the LDS Church women's organizations for many years and was a respected leader and friend to so many.
After retirement in 1975, John and Eva moved to St. George, where they lived and served until coming to Provo in 2002, to be closer to family and return home.
This magnificent woman epitomized dignity and grace. Her life was complete. Everyone who knew Eva was uplifted by her happy outgoing spirit and talents freely given. From her earliest years she delighted in the beauty of nature, the flowers of summer, songs of the birds, the forests of New York, the coast of California, the deserts and mountains of the West. Eva was a gifted homemaker who beautified everything around her. She taught herself to be a good photographer and an accomplished painter so she could capture the splendor of the world she so enjoyed. Her fine crafts and beautiful paintings are now treasured by all her family. Eva taught her children to share her love of music and to serve others. Even late in life she served joyfully in the temple, the Family History Center, the hospital, and in her community.
Most of all, Eva followed the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and brought her family with her. Her love of life and beauty, her believing faith, and her dedicated service have become a profound example and influence for good to her family, and all who were blessed to know her.
The family wishes to especially express deep appreciation to our sister, Ellen, who has devoted these past three years to giving constant loving attention in making Mom's life comfortable and happy until the very end. She and her husband, Larry, have given much.
We will bid sweet farewell to Eva Tuesday, September 20, 2005. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. at the Slate Canyon Eight Ward, 1745 S. State Street (Hwy. 89) in South Provo. Eva will be interred in the Provo City Cemetery. Instead of flowers, respects may be paid with a contribution to the St. George Hospital, where Eva volunteered for many years.
- Deseret News | 19 Sept 2005 | accessed by Annie Duckett Hundley.
Eva is rejoicing in her reunion with them and especially with her father, who died when she was two. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 70 years; her daughter, Ellen Hutt (Larry); and sons, Jan (Margot) and John Gregory (Mickey). She will be honored and revered by her 11 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
Eva was born and raised in Provo and attended a year at Brigham Young University. Then moving to New York City, she met a talented young artist, John A. Van Orman, whom she married September 26, 1935. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Eva and John raised their young family in beautiful Westchester County, New York, until 1954 when John followed his career in the movie industry to Southern California. There Eva taught her growing children and was very active in church and community affairs. She presided over all of the LDS Church women's organizations for many years and was a respected leader and friend to so many.
After retirement in 1975, John and Eva moved to St. George, where they lived and served until coming to Provo in 2002, to be closer to family and return home.
This magnificent woman epitomized dignity and grace. Her life was complete. Everyone who knew Eva was uplifted by her happy outgoing spirit and talents freely given. From her earliest years she delighted in the beauty of nature, the flowers of summer, songs of the birds, the forests of New York, the coast of California, the deserts and mountains of the West. Eva was a gifted homemaker who beautified everything around her. She taught herself to be a good photographer and an accomplished painter so she could capture the splendor of the world she so enjoyed. Her fine crafts and beautiful paintings are now treasured by all her family. Eva taught her children to share her love of music and to serve others. Even late in life she served joyfully in the temple, the Family History Center, the hospital, and in her community.
Most of all, Eva followed the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and brought her family with her. Her love of life and beauty, her believing faith, and her dedicated service have become a profound example and influence for good to her family, and all who were blessed to know her.
The family wishes to especially express deep appreciation to our sister, Ellen, who has devoted these past three years to giving constant loving attention in making Mom's life comfortable and happy until the very end. She and her husband, Larry, have given much.
We will bid sweet farewell to Eva Tuesday, September 20, 2005. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. at the Slate Canyon Eight Ward, 1745 S. State Street (Hwy. 89) in South Provo. Eva will be interred in the Provo City Cemetery. Instead of flowers, respects may be paid with a contribution to the St. George Hospital, where Eva volunteered for many years.
- Deseret News | 19 Sept 2005 | accessed by Annie Duckett Hundley.
Eva Christensen Van Orman, 91, peacefully passed away at home in Provo, Utah September 16, 2005. Born December 10, 1913 the youngest child of Chresten Carl Christensen and Ellen Susanna Jorgensen. She was preceded in death by her parents; six siblings; and two sons, Robert and Chresten.
Eva is rejoicing in her reunion with them and especially with her father, who died when she was two. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 70 years; her daughter, Ellen Hutt (Larry); and sons, Jan (Margot) and John Gregory (Mickey). She will be honored and revered by her 11 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
Eva was born and raised in Provo and attended a year at Brigham Young University. Then moving to New York City, she met a talented young artist, John A. Van Orman, whom she married September 26, 1935. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Eva and John raised their young family in beautiful Westchester County, New York, until 1954 when John followed his career in the movie industry to Southern California. There Eva taught her growing children and was very active in church and community affairs. She presided over all of the LDS Church women's organizations for many years and was a respected leader and friend to so many.
After retirement in 1975, John and Eva moved to St. George, where they lived and served until coming to Provo in 2002, to be closer to family and return home.
This magnificent woman epitomized dignity and grace. Her life was complete. Everyone who knew Eva was uplifted by her happy outgoing spirit and talents freely given. From her earliest years she delighted in the beauty of nature, the flowers of summer, songs of the birds, the forests of New York, the coast of California, the deserts and mountains of the West. Eva was a gifted homemaker who beautified everything around her. She taught herself to be a good photographer and an accomplished painter so she could capture the splendor of the world she so enjoyed. Her fine crafts and beautiful paintings are now treasured by all her family. Eva taught her children to share her love of music and to serve others. Even late in life she served joyfully in the temple, the Family History Center, the hospital, and in her community.
Most of all, Eva followed the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and brought her family with her. Her love of life and beauty, her believing faith, and her dedicated service have become a profound example and influence for good to her family, and all who were blessed to know her.
The family wishes to especially express deep appreciation to our sister, Ellen, who has devoted these past three years to giving constant loving attention in making Mom's life comfortable and happy until the very end. She and her husband, Larry, have given much.
We will bid sweet farewell to Eva Tuesday, September 20, 2005. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. at the Slate Canyon Eight Ward, 1745 S. State Street (Hwy. 89) in South Provo. Eva will be interred in the Provo City Cemetery. Instead of flowers, respects may be paid with a contribution to the St. George Hospital, where Eva volunteered for many years.
- Deseret News | 19 Sept 2005 | accessed by Annie Duckett Hundley.
Eva is rejoicing in her reunion with them and especially with her father, who died when she was two. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 70 years; her daughter, Ellen Hutt (Larry); and sons, Jan (Margot) and John Gregory (Mickey). She will be honored and revered by her 11 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
Eva was born and raised in Provo and attended a year at Brigham Young University. Then moving to New York City, she met a talented young artist, John A. Van Orman, whom she married September 26, 1935. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Eva and John raised their young family in beautiful Westchester County, New York, until 1954 when John followed his career in the movie industry to Southern California. There Eva taught her growing children and was very active in church and community affairs. She presided over all of the LDS Church women's organizations for many years and was a respected leader and friend to so many.
After retirement in 1975, John and Eva moved to St. George, where they lived and served until coming to Provo in 2002, to be closer to family and return home.
This magnificent woman epitomized dignity and grace. Her life was complete. Everyone who knew Eva was uplifted by her happy outgoing spirit and talents freely given. From her earliest years she delighted in the beauty of nature, the flowers of summer, songs of the birds, the forests of New York, the coast of California, the deserts and mountains of the West. Eva was a gifted homemaker who beautified everything around her. She taught herself to be a good photographer and an accomplished painter so she could capture the splendor of the world she so enjoyed. Her fine crafts and beautiful paintings are now treasured by all her family. Eva taught her children to share her love of music and to serve others. Even late in life she served joyfully in the temple, the Family History Center, the hospital, and in her community.
Most of all, Eva followed the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and brought her family with her. Her love of life and beauty, her believing faith, and her dedicated service have become a profound example and influence for good to her family, and all who were blessed to know her.
The family wishes to especially express deep appreciation to our sister, Ellen, who has devoted these past three years to giving constant loving attention in making Mom's life comfortable and happy until the very end. She and her husband, Larry, have given much.
We will bid sweet farewell to Eva Tuesday, September 20, 2005. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. at the Slate Canyon Eight Ward, 1745 S. State Street (Hwy. 89) in South Provo. Eva will be interred in the Provo City Cemetery. Instead of flowers, respects may be paid with a contribution to the St. George Hospital, where Eva volunteered for many years.
- Deseret News | 19 Sept 2005 | accessed by Annie Duckett Hundley.
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