Gertrude "Trudy" R. Keding Obituary (1933 - 2016)

"Trudy", Gertrude Richardson Keding, 83, returned to her Father in Heaven on May 11, 2016 where she had a joyful reunion with her husband. Trudy was born to Leland and Emma Albine Richardson on May 4, 1933 in West Jordan, Utah. She married Melvin Richard Keding on December 4, 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple. She lived 56 years in Murray, Utah and 3 years in Orem. Trudy was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many auxiliaries. She and her husband fulfilled a mission to Micronesia Guam/Tonga in 2001-02. She had a deep love for the temple and attended every week for many years and also served as a Salt Lake Temple worker. She was an accomplished seamstress, quilter, tole painter, gardener and gumdrop cookie maker! She enjoyed music and playing the piano. Her greatest delight was being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren! She was so proud of them! Trudy is survived by her three daughters: Sylvia (Doug) Wendel, Linda (Russell) Lindeman and Jeanny (Von) Gordon; 14 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren with three more on the way! Also survived by her loving sister, Janice (and Jack) Jensen who visited often and always lifted her spirits. Preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; her brother, Darwin & Coralie Richardson; her sisters, Marjorie & William Marshall, Lois & Paul Sjoblom; and great-grandson, Declan Read. Funeral Services will be Monday, May 16, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Ward located at 981 E. Revere Circle, SLC, UT. A viewing will be Sunday, May 15, 2016, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, and Monday prior to the services at the church from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Murray City Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared with www.jenkins-soffe.com Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT