Darlene Christensen

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Marion Darlene Christensen, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 following a stroke. Darlene was born October 26, 1938 in Sterling, Utah to Kenneth and Dora Dennison. In November of 1957 she married Charles R. Christensen. Together they shared a wonderful life. There was a beautiful reunion in heaven when she was reunited with her husband, whom she had greatly missed for the past 5 years. Darlene’s greatest joy was her family, she developed a close relationship with her children and grandchildren. She was always asking about the details of their lives and shared with them their challenges and their joys. She will forever be remembered for her kindness and tender demeanor. She saw the beauty in the world around her. She never thought of herself, but instead filled her days in the service of others. Darlene was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a dedicated visiting teacher; she loved and cared for each lady she visited. She took hundreds of meals to the sick and the needy. Recently she served a church service mission at the Church Office Building. She lived a Christ-like life and will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.
Darlene is survived by her loving children: Chuck (Pam) Christensen, Kelli (Milan) Swilor and Polly (Richard) Kirton; grandchildren: Katy (Charlie) Anderson, Luke (Nicki) Swilor, Charlie (Faye) Swilor, Rick (Lisa) Kirton, Faylene (Andrew) King, Kamie (James) Ashton, Kim (Dave) Larsen, Janalyn Christensen and Ryan Kirton; and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, husband, granddaughter, Kristen Ann Kirton; brother, Eugene Dennison and step-father, Warrillo Poulsen.
Graveside services will be Thursday, February 5, 2015, 12:00 p.m. at Lake Hills Memorial Park, 10055 South State Street, Sandy, Utah. A visitation will be Wednesday, February 4, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Lake Hills Mortuary. Online condolences may be shared at www.lakehillsmortuary.com.