Naomi Christensen Griffith passed away Oct. 10, 2022. She lived a wonderful and joyful life and leaves behind many who loved her.
Naomi Christensen was born Sept. 15, 1936, in Chester, Utah, to James Ivo and Mildred Christensen. She moved to Tooele County when she was three years old and lived there for the rest of her life. She attended Central School, Tooele Jr. High, and Tooele High School where she made many friends. She married the handsome and charming Gary Melvin Griffith on March 23, 1956.
Naomi was a loving and devoted wife and mother. In her marriage with Gary, she was pampered and doted on. Gary adored her but also loved to tease her, and she often fell for his antics and admitted to being feisty back. The way they cared for their family together as a unit was exemplary.
She found fulfillment being at home with her children. She loved hearing David, Paul, Lisa, or Terry call for her when they got home from school. They would check to make sure she was home, and then, she said, they would go about their business.
She was a constant in the lives of her children and grandchildren throughout her life. Naomi had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and even some of her grandchildren’s friends were known to call her “Grandma,” which she loved.
She was very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she enjoyed her many church callings.
Naomi was the scorekeeper at most little league baseball games. She tried to never miss a diving meet or game of any of her children or even grandchildren. If she was your mother or grandmother, she was your advocate and biggest fan. She was intimately involved in the lives of her posterity in loving and nurturing ways.
Watch out if you were a referee or opposing player of her beloved Utah Jazz. She was a loyal fan and loved watching Jazz games both live and on television with the volume way up.
She was always put together, had a keen sense of fashion, and was so lovely, both inside and out.
If you knew Naomi, you know she was an avid golfer. She made many friends from her countless hours on the golf course whom she loved and admired.
Wayne Oleson came into her life at the perfect time, and they had a loving relationship. Naomi’s family will forever be indebted to Wayne for loving and taking care of her each and every day until the end of her earthly sojourn.
Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, her eternal companion Gary Griffith, and her beloved son Paul “Peanuts” Griffith. We are so happy for her sweet reunion with them. Naomi is survived by her husband Wayne Oleson; her children David (Trina) Griffith, daughter-in-law Carla Griffith, Lisa Thompson, Terry (Jason) Griffith and Allie Thompson. Naomi is also survived by her sister Elaine Cherry.
The visitation will be held at Tate Mortuary Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Following the visitation, a private burial service for family and close friends will take place at the Tooele City Cemetery.