June Jansson Ellis

June Ellis, our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2005, in Bountiful, Utah. She was born in Murray, Utah, on June 6, 1916, the ninth child of Per Gustaf and Karin Larson Jansson. She was born with music in her heart and soul and played the piano by ear from the moment she could reach the keys. She later taught piano lessons in her home. She also sang in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and loved to harmonize with her children and family. She graduated from the University of Utah, loved teaching and taught kindergarten at Stoker Elementary. June Married Orson H. Ellis on November 25, 1942, in the Salt Lake Temple. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous callings. She worked in the Nursery at the Salt Lake and Bountiful Temples. She had a great love for music, family history, genealogy and fishing. Survived by seven children and their spouses: Kathleen Leland Preece, Nibley; Virginia Karl Swensen, Orem; Beverly Russ Baker, Pocatello; Marvin LaRene Ellis, Farmington; Robert Diane Ellis &Lenore Steve Peterson, Woods Cross; Lethia Steve Smith, Centerville; 33 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters and brother. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday May 12, 2005, in the Woods Cross First Ward Chapel, 2064 South 800 West, Woods Cross. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, and one hour prior to the services at the church. Special thanks to the care givers at South Davis Community Hospital. Interment in the Bountiful City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the General Missionary Fund or the Perpetual Education Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com