Launa Stolworthy Christensen passed away on Sept. 22, 2017. Launa came into the world on May 6, 1944, in Shelley, Idaho. Born to Mallene Weaver and Gordon Stolworthy, Launa was the first of eight children.
The family moved to Murray, Utah her senior year of high school where she met her sweetheart, Carl L. Christensen. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on Aug.19, 1965. Together, Launa and Carl raised eight children of their own; LeAn (Jeff Bone), John (Lisa), Craig (Heidi), Shauna (Daniel Saxton), Quinton (Wendy), Joseph (Jessica), Lars (Kate) and Tony (Tiffany.)
Anyone who knew Launa felt her unconditional love for them. She had a special gift of making her home a refuge. Launa spent 38 years working as a nurse.
She enjoyed gardening, music and flowers. Most of all, Launa loved her family. Her dedication to her family was evident through her genealogy work and participation in Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Launa was a second mother to many, including her younger sisters and her nephew, Scotty Stolworthy.
She is adored by her 36 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Launa was a true example of faith, service, love and charity. She was truly a Christlike person.
Launa has been reunited with her mother, father, and her infant daughter, Lilyan (July 3-7, 1977).
Viewings will be held on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 29 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The funeral service will be on Friday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. Both the viewings and the funeral will be held at the LDS Church at 1457 W. Atherton Drive, Taylorsville, Utah 84123.