Ronald "Ron" LeRoy Christensen Obituary (1958 - 2021)

Funeral services for Ron Christensen will be broadcast via Facebook Live on Monday, February 22, 2021 beginning at 1:15 PM MDT. To watch this service, please click on the link below. Click HERE to view Funeral Services for Ron Christensen Ronald LeRoy Christensen “Ron”, age 62, of Murray, Utah passed away unexpectedly of a presumed heart attack at his home on the evening of February 16, 2021. Ron was born on May 21, 1958 to LaVoy “Bud/Chris” and Linda Turpin Christensen. He grew up on Downington Avenue in Salt Lake City; Graduated from South High and LDS Business College - where he met his eternal sweetheart, Maryann Woolley. They were married on November 10, 1979 in the Salt Lake Temple and bought a home in West Valley City the following summer. It was there that they began their family with twins Laurie and Audrey, Brad, and Tyler “Ty”. Ron and Maryann moved to Murray in 1994, where they completed their family by adding Troy. He was the owner and operator of A-1 Grimebusters. Ron is survived by Maryann, Laurie & Richie Brown, Audrey & Logan Nelson, Brad & Brooke, Ty & Steph, Troy & Kirsten and 15 grandchildren. He is also survived by his father, and siblings, Dave (Karen), Kathy (Gary) Duncan, and Jerry (Karen Jo). Ron was received by his grandson Declan Brown, and his mother. Ron was a doer. He was always anxiously engaged in serving others. He was the man everyone called when they needed help because they knew he’d come and that, when he got there, he’d know how (or figure out how) to solve their dilemma. When it came to serving others he was the first to show up and the last to leave and he usually brought the tools. He made sure everyone knew that his time, talent, experience and tools were available. One of Ron’s gifts was the ability to ease tensions and help people feel loved. It was this quality that made him a beloved Bishop in the Murray 1st Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was an incredible father and grandfather. Although many joked that Ron was Maryann’s sixth child for leading the children in humorous and sometimes precarious antics, his devotion to being there whenever they needed him was unmatched. They knew the solution to many of their problems was simply to call their dad. He was willing to work hard even when it wasn’t easy or fun because by doing it, he could provide for the ones he loved. He would leave that job and dive directly into anything else that needed to be done. Thanks to Ron, the Christensen’s have lived by 2 family mottos: “Work hard, play hard” and “Play hard, recover later.” His family will forever be grateful for priceless experiences and memories earned by the sweat of HIS brow. In lieu of flowers, to honor Ron, the family would like you to do any of the following: 1. Make a donation to a charitable cause, 2. Perform an act of service, 3. Send a message with memories of Ron to pappyc243@gmail.com or text his number (801-712-8926). Any pictures of Ron will be particularly cherished. The following services will be held in Ron’s honor on Monday, February 22nd: - Funeral Services at 1:30pm via Facebook Live (accessed at Jenkins-Soffe.com under Ron’s Obituary). - Open House for everyone who would like to share condolences and celebrate Ron’s life at 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the LDS Church at 160 East 4600 South.