Faun was born in Bicknell, Utah to Rueben Meeks and Marguerite Mathis. She was raised in rural Utah, attended BYU where she met and married Garth Dean Westenskow on Faun Ivie June 9, 1941 in the Manti LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on January 22nd 1999. Faun passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 12th 2008 at the Woodland Park Care Center in Millcreek Township, Utah at the age of 86 years old.
Faun was survived by two children: Evan and Marilyn Westenskow, 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter.
She was known as "The Cake Lady" while living at the U of U because she was always ready with a beautiful cake for every new neighbor, baby, sickness - any occasion was good enough for a delicious cake. Faun had a hunger for learning. Went back to school in her 40's and graduated at the top of her class. Went on to teach Spanish for 16 years at Olympus High School where she created friendships that lasted her entire lifetime. She also led tours to Mexico and Spain for students, family and friends for many years. She loved flowers and specialized in growing exotic iris. She was very good at flower arranging. Her specialty was loving people of all colors, kinds and descriptions. She had a gift at bringing out the best in people and she was always in favor of the "underdog". She was Relief Society President many times during her lifetime.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, February 16th 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Garden Heights Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 2220 East Fisher Lane (2932 South) in East Millcreek, Utah. A Viewing was held two hours prior to the Services at the Church.
Faun was laid to rest following the conclusion of the Funeral Services at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Sandy, Utah.
Summary on Funeral Services:
Funeral Services were held under the direction of Bishop King, of the Gardens Heights Ward.
The Family Prayer was offered by Martin Moreno.
The Invocation was offered by Michael Moreno.
The Music Director was Amy Moreno.
The Opening Hymm was "Because I Have Been Given Much".
Speakers included: Mark Moreno, David Moreno, Evan Westenskow and Marilyn Westenskow.
A Musicial Number was performed by Kay Lynn and Garth Wakefield.
Closing Remarks were offered by Bishop King.
The Closing Hymm was "How Great Thou Art"
The Benediction was offered by Jason Westenskow.
The Grave at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery was dedicated by Daniel Westenskow.
Pallbearers included:
Andrew Westenskow, Alex Fisher, Zackary Moreno, Jacob Moreno, Jeremy Westenskow, Eric Moreno, Daniel D. Westenskow and David Moreno.
Honorary Pallbearers included: Joshua E. Moreno, John Traver, Christopher Moreno, Miquela Moreno and Erica Moreno.
REST IN PEACE.
Faun was survived by two children: Evan and Marilyn Westenskow, 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter.
She was known as "The Cake Lady" while living at the U of U because she was always ready with a beautiful cake for every new neighbor, baby, sickness - any occasion was good enough for a delicious cake. Faun had a hunger for learning. Went back to school in her 40's and graduated at the top of her class. Went on to teach Spanish for 16 years at Olympus High School where she created friendships that lasted her entire lifetime. She also led tours to Mexico and Spain for students, family and friends for many years. She loved flowers and specialized in growing exotic iris. She was very good at flower arranging. Her specialty was loving people of all colors, kinds and descriptions. She had a gift at bringing out the best in people and she was always in favor of the "underdog". She was Relief Society President many times during her lifetime.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, February 16th 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Garden Heights Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 2220 East Fisher Lane (2932 South) in East Millcreek, Utah. A Viewing was held two hours prior to the Services at the Church.
Faun was laid to rest following the conclusion of the Funeral Services at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Sandy, Utah.
Summary on Funeral Services:
Funeral Services were held under the direction of Bishop King, of the Gardens Heights Ward.
The Family Prayer was offered by Martin Moreno.
The Invocation was offered by Michael Moreno.
The Music Director was Amy Moreno.
The Opening Hymm was "Because I Have Been Given Much".
Speakers included: Mark Moreno, David Moreno, Evan Westenskow and Marilyn Westenskow.
A Musicial Number was performed by Kay Lynn and Garth Wakefield.
Closing Remarks were offered by Bishop King.
The Closing Hymm was "How Great Thou Art"
The Benediction was offered by Jason Westenskow.
The Grave at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery was dedicated by Daniel Westenskow.
Pallbearers included:
Andrew Westenskow, Alex Fisher, Zackary Moreno, Jacob Moreno, Jeremy Westenskow, Eric Moreno, Daniel D. Westenskow and David Moreno.
Honorary Pallbearers included: Joshua E. Moreno, John Traver, Christopher Moreno, Miquela Moreno and Erica Moreno.
REST IN PEACE.
Faun was born in Bicknell, Utah to Rueben Meeks and Marguerite Mathis. She was raised in rural Utah, attended BYU where she met and married Garth Dean Westenskow on Faun Ivie June 9, 1941 in the Manti LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on January 22nd 1999. Faun passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 12th 2008 at the Woodland Park Care Center in Millcreek Township, Utah at the age of 86 years old.
Faun was survived by two children: Evan and Marilyn Westenskow, 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter.
She was known as "The Cake Lady" while living at the U of U because she was always ready with a beautiful cake for every new neighbor, baby, sickness - any occasion was good enough for a delicious cake. Faun had a hunger for learning. Went back to school in her 40's and graduated at the top of her class. Went on to teach Spanish for 16 years at Olympus High School where she created friendships that lasted her entire lifetime. She also led tours to Mexico and Spain for students, family and friends for many years. She loved flowers and specialized in growing exotic iris. She was very good at flower arranging. Her specialty was loving people of all colors, kinds and descriptions. She had a gift at bringing out the best in people and she was always in favor of the "underdog". She was Relief Society President many times during her lifetime.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, February 16th 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Garden Heights Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 2220 East Fisher Lane (2932 South) in East Millcreek, Utah. A Viewing was held two hours prior to the Services at the Church.
Faun was laid to rest following the conclusion of the Funeral Services at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Sandy, Utah.
Summary on Funeral Services:
Funeral Services were held under the direction of Bishop King, of the Gardens Heights Ward.
The Family Prayer was offered by Martin Moreno.
The Invocation was offered by Michael Moreno.
The Music Director was Amy Moreno.
The Opening Hymm was "Because I Have Been Given Much".
Speakers included: Mark Moreno, David Moreno, Evan Westenskow and Marilyn Westenskow.
A Musicial Number was performed by Kay Lynn and Garth Wakefield.
Closing Remarks were offered by Bishop King.
The Closing Hymm was "How Great Thou Art"
The Benediction was offered by Jason Westenskow.
The Grave at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery was dedicated by Daniel Westenskow.
Pallbearers included:
Andrew Westenskow, Alex Fisher, Zackary Moreno, Jacob Moreno, Jeremy Westenskow, Eric Moreno, Daniel D. Westenskow and David Moreno.
Honorary Pallbearers included: Joshua E. Moreno, John Traver, Christopher Moreno, Miquela Moreno and Erica Moreno.
REST IN PEACE.
Faun was survived by two children: Evan and Marilyn Westenskow, 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter.
She was known as "The Cake Lady" while living at the U of U because she was always ready with a beautiful cake for every new neighbor, baby, sickness - any occasion was good enough for a delicious cake. Faun had a hunger for learning. Went back to school in her 40's and graduated at the top of her class. Went on to teach Spanish for 16 years at Olympus High School where she created friendships that lasted her entire lifetime. She also led tours to Mexico and Spain for students, family and friends for many years. She loved flowers and specialized in growing exotic iris. She was very good at flower arranging. Her specialty was loving people of all colors, kinds and descriptions. She had a gift at bringing out the best in people and she was always in favor of the "underdog". She was Relief Society President many times during her lifetime.
Funeral Services were held on Saturday, February 16th 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Garden Heights Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 2220 East Fisher Lane (2932 South) in East Millcreek, Utah. A Viewing was held two hours prior to the Services at the Church.
Faun was laid to rest following the conclusion of the Funeral Services at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Sandy, Utah.
Summary on Funeral Services:
Funeral Services were held under the direction of Bishop King, of the Gardens Heights Ward.
The Family Prayer was offered by Martin Moreno.
The Invocation was offered by Michael Moreno.
The Music Director was Amy Moreno.
The Opening Hymm was "Because I Have Been Given Much".
Speakers included: Mark Moreno, David Moreno, Evan Westenskow and Marilyn Westenskow.
A Musicial Number was performed by Kay Lynn and Garth Wakefield.
Closing Remarks were offered by Bishop King.
The Closing Hymm was "How Great Thou Art"
The Benediction was offered by Jason Westenskow.
The Grave at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery was dedicated by Daniel Westenskow.
Pallbearers included:
Andrew Westenskow, Alex Fisher, Zackary Moreno, Jacob Moreno, Jeremy Westenskow, Eric Moreno, Daniel D. Westenskow and David Moreno.
Honorary Pallbearers included: Joshua E. Moreno, John Traver, Christopher Moreno, Miquela Moreno and Erica Moreno.
REST IN PEACE.
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