Jeannie Marie Duke Obituary (1968 - 2019)

Jeannie Duke, 51, of Ogden, Utah, moved on to her next great adventure on May 28, 2019. Jeannie was born January 11, 1968. She is survived by the love of her life, Russell Duke. They were together for 35 beautiful years and in that time they created a legacy of love. Sons: Nathan, Samuel & Joshua; Daughters-in-law: Lacey, Autumn & Trisha; Grandchildren: Hallie, Kassie, Klair, Paxton, Grayson, Sawyer, Ava, Annie & Phoenix; Dog Children: Chewie, Missy, Katie, Dublin & Indie. She is also survived by her brothers, Scott & Wade Moran, and preceded in death by her mother, Kathryn Geyerman, & brother, Kenneth Moran. Being a wife, mother & grandmother was the greatest joy of Jeannie's life. She was not a typical grandma and relished in the fact that most people thought her grandbabies were her kids. Her children remember her as their number one fan, their fierce defender, and for highlighting their hair as teenagers. Her grandkids remember her for sleepovers, play time, fun outings, lullabies, stories, and excessive snuggling. She was a baby whisperer. If one was around it was immediately in her arms. She spent many years fostering children, and working in the healthcare industry. Her love for others knew no bounds. She zipped through Utah with her lead foot, insisting that the hour drive to Ogden took only a half hour. Her 1 acre dream “farm” consisted of 5 dogs, countless puppies, 11 chickens named Gary, 3 ducks named Peep, and a black cat…also named Gary. She and Russ really took to the farm life only speaking to each other in southern “hick” accents. She was an avid reader, a Scrabble aficionado, and a Keith Urban fan girl. Her disdain for water was real, and she miraculously lived on a diet of Pepsi and mostly sugar. She was beautiful inside and out and brightened the world with her big smile, infectious laugh, and ever-changing rainbow of hair colors. She had a deep and abiding love for her Savior, Jesus Christ, and we know that she is by His side now continuing her work as a valiant soldier of love and light. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the LDS Church located at 8539 South 2200 West, West Jordan, Utah 84088. Viewings will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah 84107, and on Monday, June 3, from 12:00-12:45 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Interment at Redwood Memorial Park.