Our dear beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend peacefully left this earthly life surrounded by family on January 13, 2010 at CareSource Hospice in Holladay, Utah. She resided at 3642 South Elmwood Street (1955 East) in East Millcreek, Utah at the time of her death.


Born to Rodney Badger and Jane Marinda Ashby in Leamington, Utah on September 11, 1919, she was the youngest of eleven children from a remarkable pioneer family who helped to establish Millard County.


Nina married Julian W. Rasmussen in the Manti Temple in 1944. Together they raised seven children and enjoyed a marvelous fifty-eight years together until Julian's passing in 2002. Their journey together now continues.


In addition to attending UC Berkeley and BAC (now SUU) in Cedar City, Nina received a Bachelor's degree from Utah State University and taught at Millard High School for two years.


She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her scriptures were well worn and constantly read. She faithfully served in numerous callings including ward Relief Society President, ward Primary President, stake Young Women presidency and always loved singing in ward choirs. Nina and Julian honorably and enthusiastically served a proselyting mission together in the Florida, Tallahassee mission.


Our singing mother provided a safe and loving household for her husband, children and their friends. She loved tending to her flower gardens and enjoyed the fruits of fabulous and large vegetable gardens from which summer meals were overflowing. Their proud harvest was shared with family, friends and neighbors.


Even when Nina was sitting to relax, she lovingly crocheted blankets as gifts. Hundreds were given out. Our parents had long standing and devoted friends from which much of their life's joy revolved. Thanks be to these many friends for bringing so much gladness and adventure to our family.


Nina is survived by her twenty-six grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and her seven children who are: Julian (Maxine), Jane Harrington (Robert L.), Kathy McQueen (Jamie), Sterling (Cheryl), Eric (Robynn), Rodney (Barbara), and Jill Latimer (Brandt).


A Sunday evening viewing will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn (3401 South Highland Drive (1495 East)). Monday's funeral at 12:00 p.m. will be preceded by a viewing from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. in the Valley View Tenth Ward Chapel (2000 East 3900 South).
Published in the Deseret News from January 16 to January 17, 2010.