Jenna Vee Stocking Read Obituary (1929 - 2019)

Jenna Vee Stocking Read, 90, of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully from natural causes on November 27, 2019. She was born on February 6, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph and Adaline (Ingram) Stocking, the oldest of four children. Because her father was a sheep rancher, Jenna Vee and her family spent her early summers at “the ranch” in Summit County Utah, and her school months in Salt Lake City. In high school, Jenna Vee played the flute in the Murray High School marching band. She graduated in 1947. When she turned 21, Jenna Vee asked her bishop to call her to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; she faithfully served in Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Jenna Vee said that her mission experiences were some that transformed her life forever. After her service, she went to Brigham Young University and while there she met her eternal sweetheart, Robert “Leon” Read. After three years they were married in the Salt Lake temple. She often referred to her husband as “her rock”. The couple had four children, two boys and two girls: Bryan Robert, Elizabeth Ann, Allison, and Dallin Lance. In 1960 the family moved to San Diego, California and they lived there until 2013. Jenna Vee did all she could to make her home a happy place to be. She also served diligently in the San Diego 14th and Del Cerro wards. One of her favorite assignments was in scouting, where she was recognized for her distinguished service from the Council. She enjoyed walking, camping, learning about her heritage, and sewing. In 1976 Jenna Vee was asked to make a 40’ x 60’ United States flag to help celebrate the bicentennial. She created it on her home sewing machine and after it hung from the SDSU library, it was used for civic and church events throughout San Diego. Once her children were grown, she worked at the San Diego Office of Education as an administrative assistant. She loved being there, saying that it helped fill her time and gave her a new purpose. She also served as a temple worker in the San Diego temple and served a second mission in Georgia with her husband Leon. She is survived by her children: Bryan (Jilleen) Leesburg, VA; Allison (Stephen) Thornton CO; Dallin (Cindy) Mesa AZ; eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sister (Norma), brother (Royal), and daughter (Elizabeth Ann). Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 14, at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home Chapel in South Jordan. A viewing with family and friends will be prior to the services from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Interment will be at the South Jordan City Cemetery, South Jordan, UT. Jenna Vee Stocking Read, 90, of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully from natural causes on November 27, 2019. She was born on February 6, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph and Adaline (Ingram) Stocking, the oldest of four children. Because her father was a sheep rancher, Jenna Vee and her family spent her early summers at “the ranch” in Summit County Utah, and her school months in Salt Lake City. In high school, Jenna Vee played the flute in the Murray High School marching band. She graduated in 1947. When she turned 21, Jenna Vee asked her bishop to call her to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; she faithfully served in Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Jenna Vee said that her mission experiences were some that transformed her life forever. After her service, she went to Brigham Young University and while there she met her eternal sweetheart, Robert “Leon” Read. After three years they were married in the Salt Lake temple. She often referred to her husband as “her rock”. The couple had four children, two boys and two girls: Bryan Robert, Elizabeth Ann, Allison, and Dallin Lance. In 1960 the family moved to San Diego, California and they lived there until 2013. Jenna Vee did all she could to make her home a happy place to be. She also served diligently in the San Diego 14th and Del Cerro wards. One of her favorite assignments was in scouting, where she was recognized for her distinguished service from the Council. She enjoyed walking, camping, learning about her heritage, and sewing. In 1976 Jenna Vee was asked to make a 40’ x 60’ United States flag to help celebrate the bicentennial. She created it on her home sewing machine and after it hung from the SDSU library, it was used for civic and church events throughout San Diego. Once her children were grown, she worked at the San Diego Office of Education as an administrative assistant. She loved being there, saying that it helped fill her time and gave her a new purpose. She also served as a temple worker in the San Diego temple and served a second mission in Georgia with her husband Leon. She is survived by her children: Bryan (Jilleen) Leesburg, VA; Allison (Stephen) Thornton CO; Dallin (Cindy) Mesa AZ; eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sister (Norma), brother (Royal), and daughter (Elizabeth Ann). Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 14, at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home Chapel in South Jordan. A viewing with family and friends will be prior to the services from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Interment will be at the South Jordan City Cemetery, South Jordan, UT. Jenna Vee Stocking Read, 90, of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully from natural causes on November 27, 2019. She was born on February 6, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph and Adaline (Ingram) Stocking, the oldest of four children. Because her father was a sheep rancher, Jenna Vee and her family spent her early summers at “the ranch” in Summit County Utah, and her school months in Salt Lake City. In high school, Jenna Vee played the flute in the Murray High School marching band. She graduated in 1947. When she turned 21, Jenna Vee asked her bishop to call her to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; she faithfully served in Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Jenna Vee said that her mission experiences were some that transformed her life forever. After her service, she went to Brigham Young University and while there she met her eternal sweetheart, Robert “Leon” Read. After three years they were married in the Salt Lake temple. She often referred to her husband as “her rock”. The couple had four children, two boys and two girls: Bryan Robert, Elizabeth Ann, Allison, and Dallin Lance. In 1960 the family moved to San Diego, California and they lived there until 2013. Jenna Vee did all she could to make her home a happy place to be. She also served diligently in the San Diego 14th and Del Cerro wards. One of her favorite assignments was in scouting, where she was recognized for her distinguished service from the Council. She enjoyed walking, camping, learning about her heritage, and sewing. In 1976 Jenna Vee was asked to make a 40’ x 60’ United States flag to help celebrate the bicentennial. She created it on her home sewing machine and after it hung from the SDSU library, it was used for civic and church events throughout San Diego. Once her children were grown, she worked at the San Diego Office of Education as an administrative assistant. She loved being there, saying that it helped fill her time and gave her a new purpose. She also served as a temple worker in the San Diego temple and served a second mission in Georgia with her husband Leon. She is survived by her children: Bryan (Jilleen) Leesburg, VA; Allison (Stephen) Thornton CO; Dallin (Cindy) Mesa AZ; eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sister (Norma), brother (Royal), and daughter (Elizabeth Ann). Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 14, at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home Chapel in South Jordan. A viewing with family and friends will be prior to the services from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Interment will be at the South Jordan City Cemetery, South Jordan, UT.