VaLora Christensen Mecham
August 23, 1924 — July 8, 2009
VaLora Christensen Mecham
Preston, Idaho - - - VaLora C. Mecham
Preston - VaLora Christensen Mecham, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in Preston, Idaho. She was born on August 23, 1924 in Mink Creek, Idaho the eighth of nine children born to Lars Henry and Serena Johannesen Hammersmark Christensen. She married Burnise Mecham on November 4, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah and their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan, Temple on April 14, 1952. They were blessed with four children, Linden, Carolyn, Trudy, and Marlene.
She was a member of the LDS Church and served in many callings throughout her life. She and Burnise were ordinance workers in the Logan Temple. She was a volunteer for the Pink Ladies, the Kiwanas Club, Senior Citizens, and other organizations. She worked as a custodian at Idaho State University retiring after 17 years. She enjoyed traveling, and visited many places internationally. She enjoyed fishing and camping and always bragged about big fish she caught. She also enjoyed quilting and genealogy and had a talent for remembering family birthdays.
VaLora is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Burnise, one son Linden (Susan) Mecham, of West Jordan, UT; three daughters Carolyn (Jack) Younger, of Caldwell, ID; Trudy (Sidney) Clinkscales, Pocatello, ID; Marlene (David) Elgaaen, of Layton, UT; a brother Jewel (Julie) Christensen, of Bountiful, UT; 17 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 12 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers Allen, Lester, Lloyd, and Carl, three sisters Genet, Hazel, and Elma.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Preston 7th Ward LDS Chapel, 155 North 200 West in Preston with Bishop Jeff Elgin conducting. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 East Oneida in Preston and Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.
The family would like to express thanks to the hospice nurses and to Dr. Curtis and his staff for their loving care they provided.
Preston - VaLora Christensen Mecham, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 in Preston, Idaho. She was born on August 23, 1924 in Mink Creek, Idaho the eighth of nine children born to Lars Henry and Serena Johannesen Hammersmark Christensen. She married Burnise Mecham on November 4, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah and their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan, Temple on April 14, 1952. They were blessed with four children, Linden, Carolyn, Trudy, and Marlene.
She was a member of the LDS Church and served in many callings throughout her life. She and Burnise were ordinance workers in the Logan Temple. She was a volunteer for the Pink Ladies, the Kiwanas Club, Senior Citizens, and other organizations. She worked as a custodian at Idaho State University retiring after 17 years. She enjoyed traveling, and visited many places internationally. She enjoyed fishing and camping and always bragged about big fish she caught. She also enjoyed quilting and genealogy and had a talent for remembering family birthdays.
VaLora is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Burnise, one son Linden (Susan) Mecham, of West Jordan, UT; three daughters Carolyn (Jack) Younger, of Caldwell, ID; Trudy (Sidney) Clinkscales, Pocatello, ID; Marlene (David) Elgaaen, of Layton, UT; a brother Jewel (Julie) Christensen, of Bountiful, UT; 17 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 12 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers Allen, Lester, Lloyd, and Carl, three sisters Genet, Hazel, and Elma.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Preston 7th Ward LDS Chapel, 155 North 200 West in Preston with Bishop Jeff Elgin conducting. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 East Oneida in Preston and Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.
The family would like to express thanks to the hospice nurses and to Dr. Curtis and his staff for their loving care they provided.
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