Faye Margaret Christensen Barrett

1924 - 2014

Early Life | Education: Faye was born June 5, 1924, in Provo, Utah, to Hans C. and Emma Fisher Christensen, she was raised during the depression and learned early in life the value of hard work. She graduated from Provo High School in 1942, before attending LDS Business College in Salt Lake City.

Life's Work | Service | Interests: On June 29, 1946, she married Robert "Bob" Frank Barrett after he returned from fighting in World War II. They were later sealed in the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple on July 13, 2004. During the war, she worked as a secretary at Geneva Steel to help support the war effort. Bob and Faye made their home in Provo, where they lived the rest of their lives. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in the Primary presidency from 1955 to 1960. She was a devoted wife and mother to her husband and four children. During their early lives, the family loved to spend time traveling, fishing, hunting and a yearly summer vacation to see her sister in California. She was born of pioneer stock and worked hard into her 80s. Meals were always prepared for the family each day at meal time. She used an old manual washing machine with three large tubs and rollers, before hanging the damp clothes on the clothe-line to dry. She believed that the manual wash and sunshine were much superior to an automatic washing machine, so she went to the extra work to do the wash manually. This was an example of her work ethic and devotion to her family's needs. She was always on task and lived by an inner determination to faithfully fulfill her matriarchal responsibilities. She had a quiet demeanor, but a great source of strength of character which she conveyed to her children. She returned home when her work was completed here on earth. Faye Margaret Christensen Barrett, 89, passed away March 7, 2014, at UVRMC in Provo, Utah.

Family Message: "We love her so much; we will miss her; and will remember her with the fondest of memories."

Survived By: Her three sons: Brent, Bruce (Betty) and Brad Barrett, all of Provo; nine grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Preceded In Death By: Her husband, Bob; daughter, Diane; parents; brother, Vivian Christensen; and sister, Deon Shipp.

Published Obituary:The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 11 March 2014

Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Location: Lakeside Sixth Ward Chapel

Arranged By: Berg Mortuary of Provo

Interment: Provo City Cemetery

Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley