LAYTON--Jacquelynn Robins Ralphs, age 43, passed away Monday, March 22, 1999 at LDS Hospital due to complications from Leukemia.
Jacque was born December 17, 1955 at Hill Air Force Base, Ogden. She grew up in Granger, Utah and Broomfield, Colorado. Jacque graduated from Northglenn High School in Northglenn, Colorado. She attended Brigham Young University, where she met her eternal companion, Alan Ralphs. They were married in the Logan LDS Temple on July 30, 1976. During her married life, Jacque lived in Orem, Utah; Broomfield, Colorado; Garland, Texas and Layton, Utah. Where ever Jacque lived, she developed close relationships with those around her and numerous life long friendships.Jacque influenced many people's lives through her service. She has served in Relief Society and Young Woman's organizations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as counselor, teacher and president. She specifically enjoyed serving as the Young Woman's camp director.
Jacque also served her community by volunteering her time in the Parent Teachers Association, serving as president in Northlake Elementary, Garland, Texas; Adams Elementary, North Layton Jr. High and Northridge High School.
She enjoyed doing crafts and organizing various events. She blessed many lives through her talents. Her main dedication was to her husband and children. She supported them in all their affairs, school activities and sporting events.
Jacque is survived by her husband, Alan; son, Gregrey (18); three daughters, Tenaya (20), Jamie Lynn (13) and Shanae (8), all of Layton. Also surviving are her parents, Jack and Barbara Robins, Kaysville; brother, Stephen (Jill) Robins, Apollo Beach, Florida; sister, Texie (Scott) Lowery, Denver, Colorado; and grandfather, Waynard Bennett, Layton.
Jacque will always be remembered by her family and friends for her strong commitment to life and positive attitude throughout her long struggle to live.
Special thanks goes to the many doctors, nurses and staff at the LDS Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.
Friends and family may call at the Lindquist Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road, Friday, 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the LDS North Layton Stake Center, 2000 E. Antelope Dr., Saturday, March 27, 1999 at 11 a.m. Friends may call between 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Graveside and Interment at the Clifton Cemetery in Clifton, Idaho at 3 p.m.