Beth Christensen

Beth Pace Kynaston Christensen, 90, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away February 10, 2005, in Roy, Utah. She was born November 14, 1914, to Harold E. Pace and Iva Stoddard, in Farmington, Utah, where she spent her youth and final years. She married Elgin Kynaston, January 28, 1931, in the Salt Lake Temple. He died in 1954. She then married Kenneth Christensen in 1956. He died in 1985. She worked for the telephone company for many years, Ken?s Auto Parts in American Fork, and The Wight House until she retired 15 years later. Beth was an avid orchid grower with her own greenhouse and grew her beautiful flowers to give as gifts for the enjoyment of others. Beth?s greatest love was for her family. She was never too busy to attend plays, ball games, recitals, and church events. Weekly family get-togethers were not uncommon. She was always baking and cooking to share with those she loved. Beth was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Serving in many positions. Beth lived an exemplary life to her family and all who knew her. Beth lived with her daughter Olive for many years until the time for more critical care became necessary. She is survived by a daughter, Olive Richard Hodson, Farmington, 3 sons, E. Dean Cleone Kynaston, Kaysville, Richard Alice Kynaston, Roy, and Udell Shar Kynaston, Kaysville. Stepson Neal Lois Christensen, now serving a mission. Sister-in-law Pearl K. Hilton. 35 grandchildren, 79 great-grand children and 12 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Beth was preceded in death by her husbands; brothers, Lawrence and Udell Pace; granddaughter Mary Ann Kynaston Colvell; great-granddaughter AmberLyn Kennard. Many thanks for the wonderful kind care given at the Heritage Park Care Center. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 17, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the Farmington Rock Church, 272 N Main. A viewing will be held prior to the service at the church from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m., and also Wednesday, February 16, from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers, 295 N Main, Bountiful. Internment will be in the Farmington City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.