Ethel Christensen

Ethel Taggart Christensen, age 88, died January 2, 2011 of heart failure. She was born January 13, 1922, the daughter of Bruce Taggart and Norma Josephine Christensen Taggart. She is survived by her five children, Karen Cushing, Becky (Jon K. Barlow), Robert T. Christensen, Norma (Martin H. Blundell), Charles T. Christensen (Carmen); 23 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren Even though she was the eldest, all her siblings died before she did: Jeanette Taggart Holmes, Valene Taggart Hansen, Charles Bruce Taggart and Joanne Taggart Bach. Ethel considered her family her greatest joy. As her children grew she served in all the auxiliaries of the Church in a variety of assignments, but her most enjoyable years were those working with the youth, and temple work. Declining health prohibited most activities in recent years. Fortunately she had good vision and was able to enjoy good books. Ethel is truly grateful for the love and support of her family, especially her son, Robert, who gave many years of constant care, and all the Rocky Mtn Hospice health care workers who were so kind and helpful. In lieu of flowers, Ethel suggests a tax-free contribution to her favorite charity, Primary Childrens Hospital, or one of your own. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2011 at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main where a viewing will be held from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery.