Barbara Jean (Bobbie) Christensen Obituary (1942 - 2017)

Barbara Jean (Bobbie) Christensen was born August 23, 1942 and died September 4, 2017. Bobbie passed away peacefully in the home of her daughter, Shauna, in Ivins, UT. She was born in Salt Lake City and moved to Southern California as a young girl with her family but later returned to Salt Lake where she found the love of her life, Vern Christensen. Vern and Bobbie were married on July 8th 1960. Together they have 7 children, 6 boys and 1 girl. They have 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, who were the joy of her life. Bobbie and Vern were later sealed as an eternal family in the Jordan River temple in 1976. Music and dancing brought lots of enjoyment to Bobbie’s life. Playing card games, being spontaneous and pulling pranks brought many smiles and happy times. Bobbie is survived by her husband, Vern, of 57 years and 6 of her 7 children: Pete (Renee), Rodger, Robert (Henryetta), Shauna (Mike), David and Chad (Kelli). She is preceded in death by her son, Scott; granddaughter, Mackenzie; her parents; 2 brothers; and 1 sister. We would like to thank Michelle and Taryn from Zion’s Way for their love and support. A viewing will be held on Thursday, September 7th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the LDS Church located at 28 W. Center Street, Ivins, UT 84738. Bobbie’s funeral will be held in Salt Lake City on Monday, September 11th at 12:00 p.m. at the LDS Chapel located at 9824 South Flint Drive, Sandy, UT 84094 with a viewing prior from 10:00-11:45 a.m. Interment will be at Holladay Memorial Cemetery, 4900 South Memory Lane, Holladay, UT following the service.