Michelle Grace Frehner Obituary (1981 - 2012)

Michelle Grace Frehner, beloved daughter, sister and mother, passed peacefully from this life, surrounded by her family on February 29, 2012, after a three year battle with breast cancer. She was a strong and valiant warrior to the end and an inspiration to all who knew her. Born Jan 22, 1981 in Murray, Utah to Elliot and Claire Frehner, their eighth child and youngest daughter of nine children. She was baptized and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Feb 1989. Michelle knew and loved her Savior. She lived and loved passionately and shared her bright and shining spirit with all who knew her. Family was the most important priority of her life. Michelle loved poetry, writing her thoughts for others, giving service to others and reading positive and inspirational books. She loved nature and the outdoors, watching the LA Laker’s play basketball and enjoyed the peace and beauty of the California beaches. Michelle was a loving mother to her two beloved sons, Jaden and Austen. Her journey now takes her to the other side of the veil, where she has joined her sister Kathryn and rejoices with all those loved ones who passed before her. She will lovingly watch over her beloved sons. Survived by her two sons, Jaden and Austen Castro-Kahn, her parents Claire and Elliot Frehner, sisters: Deborah Frehner Dunn (Greg Dunn and children Kathryn, Amanda, Nicholas, and Connor), Caroline Frehner, (daughter Olivia), Rebecca Frehner Sharp (Phil Sharp and daughters Sarah and Taylor), Jennifer Frehner Radl (Aaron Radl and children Brooklyn, Sidney and Alex), and brothers: Michael Frehner, Daniel Frehner, and David Frehner. Her sister Kathryn preceded her in death in 1982. Friends and family may attend a viewing on Sunday, March 4, 2012, from 5-7 pm at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway (10400 South), South Jordan, Utah. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 12 noon at the Country Park Third Ward, 1988 West 11400 South in South Jordan, Utah, with a viewing from 11:00 to 11:45 am prior to the service. Interment at Riverton City Cemetery. The family wishes to express their thanks to the Huntsman Cancer Hospital and the many that took care of our beloved Michelle in the final months of life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michelle Frehner memorial account at any branch of America First Credit Union.