Fawn McFarland Rasmuson Obituary (1921 - 2016)

1921 ~ 2016 Salt Lake City, Utah—Fawn McFarland Rasmuson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend returned peacefully to our Heavenly Father on December 31, 2016. She was born January 13, 1921 in Moore, Idaho, the sixth (and last) child of Charles Henry and Esther Ellen Drake McFarland. Fawn was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Hansen High School in Hansen, Idaho. She attended Utah State Agricultural College and received a teaching certificate in 1941. She married her eternal sweetheart, Ellwood West Rasmuson, on July 9, 1941 in the Logan Temple. They were blessed with six children, Dale McFarland (Linda), Ellen (John) Collins, Karl Gunnar (Connie), Jean (Darrell) Newbold, Linda (Ron) Chapman, and Ann (Robert) Saxon. Fawn was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a member of the Logan Fifth Ward where she lived and served faithfully for more than 60 years. Fawn will be remembered for her success as a mother, teacher, and caregiver, as well as for her writing, poetry and love of music. She was a shining example of true, unconditional love and service to family and her Savior, Jesus Christ, whom she loved and testified of often. Fawn has joined her husband, Ellwood, who preceded her in death on July 29, 2009. They leave a glorious posterity consisting of their six children and spouses, 27 grandchildren, and 57 great-grandchildren. The family is appreciative of the wonderful caregivers from Hospice and other family and friends who gave care and support to Fawn in the last nine months. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the LDS chapel at 2465 South 800 East in Salt Lake City, Utah. Friends and family may visit on Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah, or prior to services on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 9-9:45 a.m. at the Ward Chapel. A graveside service for friends and family will be conducted at the Logan City Cemetery, January 6, 2017 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Primary Children's Medical Center. Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.jenkins-soffe.com. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT 84107