Leslee Petersen Christensen, 77 of Moroni, UT, passed away peacefully after 65 years of struggling with her heart problems on May 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born to Willis Lauritz Petersen and Margaret Park Petersen on August 10, 1946, in Salt Lake City. Leslee was the second of five children, always holding a special place in her father's heart.
Leslee graduated as Sterling Scholar from Bingham High School in 1964 where she was a student body officer. She attended Utah State University with a scholarship for four years and was on the honor roll graduating Pi Beta Kapa in her class. She met the love of her life, James M. Christensen, in the institute choir at USU. They were sealed in the Manti Temple on June 16, 1967, and were happily married for over 56 years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many church callings and was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP).
Leslee's life was centered around her family. As a devoted mother, she found joy in nurturing her four boys. She endured the awful pain of losing her oldest and youngest sons, Erick J. Christensen, and Loran S. Christensen. We take peace in picturing the magnificent reunion she had with them in Heaven when she passed.
Leslee worked as a teacher's aide at Moroni Elementary and loved the associations she had there. She also worked alongside her husband and boys on their turkey farm. However, her true passion was found in family gatherings, traditions, and campouts. Sunday dinners, a tradition passed down from her mother-in-law, became a cherished time for her to enjoy her loved ones.
She was an avid quilter and was well-known for her homemade candy. Her handmade quilts will be treasured for generations. Leslee was known as “Mrs. Divinity” and her sweets were sought after by friends and neighbors.
In her leisure time, Leslee found delight in shopping excursions, and loved the rock show in Quartzite Arizona, but her greatest pleasure came from spending time with her family
As we bid farewell to Leslee, we celebrate a life lived in selfless service to family, church, and friends. Though she may be gone, her spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know and love her.
Leslee is survived by her husband James M. Christensen, her sons Barrett C. Christensen (Michelle), Daniel L. Christensen (Position open), a daughter-in-law Kassy Christensen, her siblings Willis Lauritz Petersen, Kristine Smith and Dean Petersen (Peggy), and nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Allan Petersen and two sons Erick J. Christensen (Kassy) and Loran S. Christensen.
Funeral services will be Saturday May 18, 2024, at 11:00 am in the Moroni Stake Center 82 N Center St., viewing will be Friday May 17th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturday morning from 930-1030 am.
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Moroni LDS Stake Center
Saturday, May 18, 2024
11:00am - 12:00 pm
Moroni LDS Stake Center
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