Obituary: Anna Beardall Christensen

Anna Beardall Christensen 1911 ~ 2005 Anna Beardall Christensen died peacefully Thursday November 3, 2005 at the age of 94. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and aunt. Anna was born to George Lavell Beardall and Emma Childs Beardall, February 20, 1911 in Springville, Utah. During her early childhood the family lived in Bingham while her father worked at the copper mine. She attended schools in Springville and lived most of her life there. Anna graduated from BYU with a degree in education and home economics. As a young woman she enjoyed teaching sewing at Moroni High School, Richfield High School, and finally Springville High School. She married the love of her life, Maiben Lee Christensen, December 15, 1950. Anna was a lifelong active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many church callings, and loved teaching. Anna especially loved being a stake missionary and working in the Provo Temple with her husband, Maiben. As their health began to fail, it became necessary to move to South Salt Lake and be near their son, Warren. They worried about moving after a lifetime in Springville. But the Lincoln Heights Ward welcomed them with acceptance and service. The ward took them in as a "hen gathereth her chickens under her wing." She is survived by her son, Warren (Kathryn) Christensen; grandson, Peter Christensen; a niece, Bonnie Decker; and a nephew, John Beardall. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Maiben L. Christensen; and brother, Warren Beardall. Services will be held Tuesday November 8, 2005, 11 a.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South, Springville. A viewing will be held Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary, and one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.