Jennie Robertson
De Haan
1911 ~ 2010
You know what? Looking back over the years, Mom lived a magical and charmed life. It was loaded with love, laughter, and adventure. Oh, it had its valleys along with its peaks, but all in all, it was a good life!Jennie Robertson De Haan, born 16 July, 1911, a woman of great faith, passed away June 6, 2010. She was the youngest of 10 children born to Charles and Elida Prisbrey Robertson. Her very happy childhood was spent in Blackfoot, ID and then she resided in Ogden, Utah where she graduated from Ogden High. She married Wilford Hyrum
De Haan in the Salt Lake Temple in 1934 and continued to live in Ogden during the early years of their marriage. They had nine children, five sons, then four daughters, losing the last of each shortly after birth. Wilf and Jen lived most of their married life in the Millcreek area and had been together 60 years when he died in 1994.
Jennie loved the Lord, her fellowman, and her family and was always helping others. She loved the beauties of the world, especially birds, flowers, and fluffy clouds. She was a true homemaker and her home was always open to friends and family. She was well known for her wonderful home-made candies, bread, and nutritious meals. She was a truly wonderful mother and grandmother, always willing to sacrifice for our good, and an example of how to fearlessly experience life with its enjoyment and sorrows.
A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served throughout her life in many positions and with Wilford on a mission to California, Sacramento in 1975. She loved to read scripture and study the gospel and was also a well-informed and loyal citizen of her beloved country.
Jennie was also preceded in death by her siblings and is survived by her sons: Bruce R. (Rose), C. Greg (Cheryl), R. Brian (Bonnie), Paul D. (Ursula) and daughters: Sharen Christiansen, Elaine (Leon) Lindberg, Renee (Craig) Bevan, 51 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren, and five great-greats.
Mom and her family would like to thank all those from Care Source Hospice for their very compassionate care the last few months of her life. You helped us all through a very difficult time. Thanks also to you wonderful friends and neighbors who have helped and loved her for years.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 10, at Garden Heights Ward, 2220 E. Fisher Lane (2935 South). Viewing Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 So. 2300 East, and at the church Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Interment: Mountain View Memorial Cemetery. Online tributes to the family can be sent at: www.holbrookmortuary.com
Mom has gone on to a new adventure full of love and laughter. We thank you, Mom for our lives and for your love and care. Fare thee well, until we meet again.