JeNeil Bierman Wahlen Obituary (1943 - 2016)

"One is nearer God's heart in a garden than anywhere else on earth." On a lovely autumn day, JeNeil left this beautiful earth for her home in heaven. We will miss her happy laugh, tight hugs and love of life. She was happiest walking in her beautiful yard with the love of her life, Bob. We find great comfort in knowing she is free from pain and now with her Savior. JeNeil was born December 16, 1943 to Carl and Jeanette H. Bierman. She always talked about being the apple of her daddy's eye. She was blessed to have loving siblings: Ollie, Carl, John, Robert, David and, her treasure, Tom. She found the good in her childhood and enjoyed her summers spent in Emigration Canyon. Perhaps it was there she learned to love the earth and plants and trees. In 1978 she was blessed to marry her sweetheart, Robert Wahlen. They were the picture of a happy couple. She was as proud of him as he was of her. She always felt fortunate they were able to work side by side in their business, West Side Nursery. You only needed to walk in their nursery and you knew of their love for each other and for Heavenly Father's creations. Together, they helped to make the world more beautiful. JeNeil was very proud of her posterity. Her son, Anthony, and her 8 daughters were amongst her greatest accomplishments. Perhaps her greatest enjoyment came in knowing the comings and goings of her 34 grandchildren and 53 great-grandchildren. Her laughter was contagious and she had many lifelong friends. She made friends wherever she went. Even in a grocery store line she could strike up a conversation, always paying a compliment, and smiling all the way to her car. JeNeil had an unwavering faith in her Heavenly Father and love of her Savior. She loved to sing hymns praising Him and greet her friends and neighbors as they came to worship together. She was an excellent homemaker, cook and seamstress. She loved nice perfume, pretty purses and good shampoo. We are very thankful for the love and care that her beloved husband showered on her. She knew every day she was loved. Survived by her companion, Robert; children: Anthony (Katheryn) Ashcraft, Jodi (Tad) Turgeon, Mindy (Mike) Carroll, Stacey Wahlen, Sally (Clint) Jensen, Kelly (Guy) Gustaveson, Jan (Greg) Low, Susan (Wayne) Thompson, Vickie (Art) DeOllos; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings: Carl, John and David. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Jeanette, siblings: Ollie, Robert and Tom; in-laws, Edwin and Maude Wahlen. Services will be held Thursday, October 13, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at the Wasatch 4th Ward, 8170 S. Short Hills Dr. (3426 E.) Salt Lake City, Utah. Viewings will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State St., Murray and from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens. In memory of JeNeil, take a moment and enjoy the beauties of the world that surround each of us. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT