Grace Thacker Kenison, 85, passed away peacefully at her home on May 31, 2001.
She was born Sept. 2, 1915 in Tabiona, Utah to Rawlins and Zella Wright Thacker. She spent her early years in Charleston, UT and later moved to Mt. Emmons, UT where she graduated from high school.
Grace learned to work hard at an early age as she worked with her family on their farm in Mt. Emmons.
After graduating from high school, she worked as a cook at a sawmill where she met her husband. She married John S. Kenison on July 4, 1935 in Duchesne, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo Temple.
After moving to Provo, she worked at Barbizon Inc. for 15 years. She worked in the school lunch at Farrer Jr. High School and at the Utah Technical College. Later, she managed Brereton's Mini Mart for a number of years.
Grace had a reputation among family and friends as a great cook.
Her family especially loved her hot bread and fresh cookies. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and quilting. At the age of 65, she decided to learn to paint and that brought many hours of enjoyment to her. Her favorite
pastime was reading. She spent many hours a day, especially in her later years, reading the scriptures and books on gospel topics. Her family teased her that she could read the books faster than the authors could write them.
As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Grace held many teaching and administrative callings throughout her life. She especially enjoyed attending the temple.
Grace was happiest when she was surrounded by her family. She loved visiting with her children and grandchildren and especially enjoyed family gatherings. Her posterity includes 28 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Her family will miss her very much.
Grace is survived by her children, Wanda Fae and Levell Campbell of Thornton, CO; Dale R. and Carolee Kenison of Draper; D. LaVerle and JoAnne Kenison of West Valley; Lynn T. and Daralyn Kenison of West Bountiful; Steven John and Colleen Kenison of Orem; and Kathryn Kenison of Provo; her brother, Paul Kenn and Lois Thacker of Mt. Emmons; and her sisters, Belva and Don Fieldstead of Kirtland, NM; Jennie Bleazard, Murray; Nedra and Max Farnsworth, Mountain Home; Mary Beth and Doug Burningham, Panguitch; and Veda and Leo Jorgensen of Vernal. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, her oldest son, Dean J., six brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 4, 2001 at 11 a.m., at the Provo Freedom Chapel, 888 South Freedom Blvd. Friends may call at Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center, Provo, Utah, Sunday evening, from 6-8 p.m., or Monday morning, at the Ward Chapel, one hour prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery.