Obituary: Beth Swenson Walker

Beth Swenson Walker Devoted to Family Our beloved Beth returned home to her Heavenly Father on January 7, 2007. Beth was born June 21, 1921, and was raised on a farm outside of Soda Springs, Idaho. She earned her Bachelors degree in nursing in 1944. Beth married Ellis Roy Walker on April 18, 1947 in the Salt Lake Temple; they were married 60 yrs. Together they raised four children; Dr. Timothy (Marsha) Walker, Elizabeth Jane Walker, Kate (Jim) Jewkes, and Diana (Charles) Neve. They have 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Beth is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Gene Swenson. Beth was an active and devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as a stake missionary, Primary, Young Women's, Relief Society, and Stake Relief Society President in Omaha, Nebraska and Kansas City, Missouri. Beth and Ellis served a mission in the Atlanta Georgia Temple and were temple workers in the Jordan River Temple for many years. Beth was an excellent nurse and served as head nurse in several hospitals. Beth was an accomplished woman in all areas of her life. She served as a hostess at the Lion House and was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She loved painting, sewing, quilting, candy making, gardening, music, poetry, the scriptures and the beauty of nature. A loving woman of great faith and compassion, her righteous life has been an example to all that knew her. She will be greatly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her, and those who gave her so much love during her life. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 13, 2007, 12:00 noon at River Ridge Ward, 10191 So. 1300 W. (adjacent to Jordan River Temple). Family and friends may pay their respects Friday, January 12, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy (10600 So.) and Saturday from 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. at the church. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to www.jenkins-soffe.com