Love you Grandma!

Regena Russell Roden 12/22/1910~09/14/2009 Regena Russell Roden's earthly mission came to a close on Monday, September 14, 2009, in Lehi, Utah. She was 98 years old.Born December 22, 1910 in St. John, Utah, eldest of five children of Heber Clyde and Ona Draper Russell. Married George B. Roden in the Salt Lake Temple October 4, 1933; mother of five children, Robert Kenneth (Jolene) Roden of Draper, Janet R. Hunt of Kaysville, Steven George (Dianne) Roden of Mapleton, Phyllis (Howard) Smith of Draper, Paul Alan (Patricia) Roden of Draper; grandmother to 25, great-grandmother to 67, great-great-grandmother to one; all of whom are her most cherished legacy. Lived one year in Pocatello, Idaho, six years in Los Angeles, California and the balance of her life in Utah. Since 1947 she and her family lived in Draper, a town named for her great-grandfather, William Draper, Jr. For 57 years she was a member of the Draper Second LDS Ward. She has been active in all organizations of the Church; organist and accompanist since age 13. She served in the Salt Lake and Jordan River LDS Temples and especially found fulfillment in her work in Junior Sunday School and Primary. Regena is noted for her musical talent at the piano, and over her years in Draper used to laugh that she "played at wakes and weddings" accompanying many vocalists and musicians over the whole south end of Salt Lake County. Her quick wit was a hallmark, even in her later years. She loved little children and they loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George B. (November 21, 1999); sisters Elena Thelin and Leola Swenson, brothers Clair L. Russell and Byron C. Russell, great grandson Thomas McKay Roden. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Draper 17th Ward, 1617 East 12700 South, Draper. Friends may call on Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Draper 17th Ward and on Saturday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to funeral services. Interment will be in Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah. The family would like to thank the owners and staff of Greenwood Manor and Love Hospice personnel for their tender care of mother. Her one request: instead of beautiful floral arrangements which soon fade and die, please contribute to the LDS Church Missionary Fund which will give opportunity for those listening to our missionaries to accept the Gospel and live more purposefully.