Laura "Geniel" Adams Pino
1933 - 2020
❦ Early Life: Geniel was born March 9, 1933, in Orem, Utah, to Joseph "Joe" and Blanch Kleinman Adams, the eighth of their nine children. While very young, she battled rheumatic fever, and after that, was handled very carefully by all. Everyone pitched in to help her complete her chores and keep her safe, except the one time her sisters took her to the outhouse, and she fell in, which was her favorite memory ever!
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: Geniel worked at the BBQ Pit in Provo, Utah, where she was introduced to James William "Jim" Pino. On February 21, 1955, they were married in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were married a total of five times, each one more romantic than the last. Geniel's favorite was being sealed for time and all eternity in the Provo Utah Temple on September 29, 2009.
❦ Her children, Jennie and Jimmy, have been her greatest joy. They were adopted in 1964 and 1965. If Geniel and Jim could have had children, they would have had 20, but they were adored by many children who called them Grandpa and Grandma Pino through their bowling, work, and church participation. Many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends were added to the household if they were in need of a safe harbor. Her arms, home, and kitchen were open to all needing love, knowledge, advice, and a divine spaghetti dinner anytime they would need it. Geniel was the energy in every room, famously never having a bad word for anyone. Her influence has seen no boundaries, as she was kind, loving, and had the best advice.
❦ Geniel worked at Barbizon Manufacturing Company (sewing factory), where she was a floor supervisor until she adopted Jennie, and was a stay at home mom until Jimmy was in school. Then, she went to work for her children's elementary school, first as an aide in Jimmy's class, and then in the lunchroom. She was promoted when Timpview High School opened, and served as the lunch manager until her retirement. She was known for being an amazing boss.
❦ Geniel was a gifted seamstress, making most of her family's clothes for many years, including matching outfits, to the horror of both children at times. She has crocheted many blankets, doilies and dolls over the years; there are not many among her family or friends that don't have a special doily or washcloth in their homes.
❦ Years of camping, fishing, and of course, bowling were enjoyed by Geniel and Jim, with her following him anywhere there was a bowling tournament and him following her to any school lunch conference. The two could be seen hugging, kissing, and pinching butts, setting an example of true, devoted love to all.
❦ Geniel has spent her last years living with her daughter and son-in-law, Jennie and Tim Burningham, in Spring Lake, Utah. In recent adventures, she enjoyed camping and rides in the family Jeep, even river rafting last summer! She was always outside on her porch counting cars, walnuts and cats. Jennie and Geniel were able to take many trips together, including Hawaii, Mexico, and many temple stops in the states. Laura Geniel Adams Pino, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully crossed through the veil at 7:45 a.m. on October 8, 2020. She was 87.
❦ Family Message: "Although we are devastated with grief, we are joyous with the knowledge that she is once again with family and loved ones."
❦ Survived By: Her loving daughter, Jennie Burningham (Tim), Spring Lake, Utah; grandchildren: Andy Burningham (Amanda), Nikki Capson, Brandy Thomas, Claire Jardine (Jared), Josh Pino (Cydnee), and Brea Batchelder; seven great-grandchildren: Shawn, Steven, Everett, Nixon, Ryder, Fyndley and Sadie Mae; sister, Inez Marchbanks; and brother, Kay Adams.
❦ Preceded In Death By: Her husband, James William "Jim" Pino; son, James Casey "Jimmy" Pino; parents; grandparents; and siblings: Mae Lyn Adams Peterson, John Franklin Adams, David Klein Adams, Eva Fern Adams Nuttall, Lyle Adams Clinger and Joseph Dan Adams.
❦ Services: Private graveside for family
❦ Arrangements: Walker Funeral Home
❦ Interment: Santaquin City Cemetery
❦ Obituary: © 2020 | Walker Funeral Home
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Laura "Geniel" Adams Pino
1933 - 2020
❦ Early Life: Geniel was born March 9, 1933, in Orem, Utah, to Joseph "Joe" and Blanch Kleinman Adams, the eighth of their nine children. While very young, she battled rheumatic fever, and after that, was handled very carefully by all. Everyone pitched in to help her complete her chores and keep her safe, except the one time her sisters took her to the outhouse, and she fell in, which was her favorite memory ever!
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: Geniel worked at the BBQ Pit in Provo, Utah, where she was introduced to James William "Jim" Pino. On February 21, 1955, they were married in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were married a total of five times, each one more romantic than the last. Geniel's favorite was being sealed for time and all eternity in the Provo Utah Temple on September 29, 2009.
❦ Her children, Jennie and Jimmy, have been her greatest joy. They were adopted in 1964 and 1965. If Geniel and Jim could have had children, they would have had 20, but they were adored by many children who called them Grandpa and Grandma Pino through their bowling, work, and church participation. Many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends were added to the household if they were in need of a safe harbor. Her arms, home, and kitchen were open to all needing love, knowledge, advice, and a divine spaghetti dinner anytime they would need it. Geniel was the energy in every room, famously never having a bad word for anyone. Her influence has seen no boundaries, as she was kind, loving, and had the best advice.
❦ Geniel worked at Barbizon Manufacturing Company (sewing factory), where she was a floor supervisor until she adopted Jennie, and was a stay at home mom until Jimmy was in school. Then, she went to work for her children's elementary school, first as an aide in Jimmy's class, and then in the lunchroom. She was promoted when Timpview High School opened, and served as the lunch manager until her retirement. She was known for being an amazing boss.
❦ Geniel was a gifted seamstress, making most of her family's clothes for many years, including matching outfits, to the horror of both children at times. She has crocheted many blankets, doilies and dolls over the years; there are not many among her family or friends that don't have a special doily or washcloth in their homes.
❦ Years of camping, fishing, and of course, bowling were enjoyed by Geniel and Jim, with her following him anywhere there was a bowling tournament and him following her to any school lunch conference. The two could be seen hugging, kissing, and pinching butts, setting an example of true, devoted love to all.
❦ Geniel has spent her last years living with her daughter and son-in-law, Jennie and Tim Burningham, in Spring Lake, Utah. In recent adventures, she enjoyed camping and rides in the family Jeep, even river rafting last summer! She was always outside on her porch counting cars, walnuts and cats. Jennie and Geniel were able to take many trips together, including Hawaii, Mexico, and many temple stops in the states. Laura Geniel Adams Pino, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully crossed through the veil at 7:45 a.m. on October 8, 2020. She was 87.
❦ Family Message: "Although we are devastated with grief, we are joyous with the knowledge that she is once again with family and loved ones."
❦ Survived By: Her loving daughter, Jennie Burningham (Tim), Spring Lake, Utah; grandchildren: Andy Burningham (Amanda), Nikki Capson, Brandy Thomas, Claire Jardine (Jared), Josh Pino (Cydnee), and Brea Batchelder; seven great-grandchildren: Shawn, Steven, Everett, Nixon, Ryder, Fyndley and Sadie Mae; sister, Inez Marchbanks; and brother, Kay Adams.
❦ Preceded In Death By: Her husband, James William "Jim" Pino; son, James Casey "Jimmy" Pino; parents; grandparents; and siblings: Mae Lyn Adams Peterson, John Franklin Adams, David Klein Adams, Eva Fern Adams Nuttall, Lyle Adams Clinger and Joseph Dan Adams.
❦ Services: Private graveside for family
❦ Arrangements: Walker Funeral Home
❦ Interment: Santaquin City Cemetery
❦ Obituary: © 2020 | Walker Funeral Home
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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