Our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Una Larsen Pickren, 92, passed away December 28, 1999 at her home in Midvale, Utah.
She was born Oct. 25, 1907 in Emery, Utah to Joseph L. and Naomi Edwards Larsen. She married J. Fred Pickren on Sept. 29, 1929. Her loving husband preceded her in death April 16, 1977. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jay Larsen.She, with her husband and sons, owned and operated the Midvale Packing Co. for 30 years. Prior to that, Una and Fred owned and operated Downey Theater in Downey, Idaho for several years. In prior years Una was active in many social clubs in Midvale. She loved her family, her home and her great neighbors.
She is survived by two sons: Howard J. (JoAnn) Pickren and Fred W. (Marsha) Pickren; six grandchildren: Scott (Gail) Pickren, Patti (Paul) Haws, Richard (Suzanne) Pickren, Jerri Ann Betts, Mike (Belinda) Manilla and Marc A. (Debi) Pickren; 12 great-grandchildren: Rebecca, Brooke, Patricia, Sydney, Douglas, Alex, McKay, Kara, Brooke, Lauren, Nathaniel, Melissa; brother, Marsden (Melva) Larsen; sister-in-law, Ellen Larsen Merchant; and other extended family members.
Grandma Una will be remembered for her kind manner and love of family. Family was most important to her favorite times were when family and friends were gathered together.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2000 at Lake Hills Memorial Mortuary (10055 South State Street). Friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment will be in Lake Hills Memorial Cemetery.