Neva Christensen

September 11, 1934 - October 1, 2018

Neva E. Christensen, of Orem Utah, passed away on Monday October 1, 2018. She was born in Rexburg Idaho on September 11, 1934. Neva was preceded in death by her husband, Kent and parents, Russell Christensen and Elda Moss Christensen. Neva is survived by son Scott (Katherine) Portland Oregon, daughter Carla (Jim Kone) Saratoga Springs Utah, son David (Magna Utah), seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Neva was raised in Alta Wyoming, Kilgore, Taylor and Firth Idaho, graduating from Firth High School, in 1952. She completed her nursing degree in Idaho Falls ID, graduating in 1955. She married Kent Christensen in Shelley Idaho in 1955; their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple. Over the years, she and her family lived in Shelley Idaho, Las Vegas Nevada, Springville, Provo and Orem Utah. Neva’s church service in the LDS Church included Primary leadership and teaching, Sunday School, Relief Society callings and stake health leadership positions. Mom, along with Dad, had varied interests and activities to keep them busy, including reading (she especially enjoyed audio books), skiing the western United Stated, traveling the country (and Canada), both in a 5th wheel trailer and hosted tours, square dancing with good friends, being outdoors, including camping and rides in Utah’s mountains. A memorial service will be held Friday October 5, 2018 at 2:00 PM, in the Park 10th Ward Chapel, 50 South 750 West, Orem, Utah. Family visitation will be at 1:30 PM. Graveside services and interment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery Shelley Idaho on Tuesday October 9, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.