Chaundra Geraldine Ballard Larson, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 25, 2018.
Chaunie was born March 1, 1939 in Salt Lake City to Geraldine Smith and Melvin R. Ballard. The youngest of three children, Chaunie grew up on Butler Avenue in Salt Lake City. She attended East High School and the University of Utah. Chaunie had a beautiful voice and loved singing with the East High choir.
While attending East High, Chaunie met Bruce Larson, whom she married on September 21, 1959. Chaunie and Bruce had three children, who they adored and supported throughout their lives. They later divorced after twenty-six years of marriage.
Chaunie was a full-time mom for many years, but later went back to work and enjoyed several jobs. Her favorite position was hostessing at Olive Garden in Sugar House. Chaunie was a favorite among co-workers and customers alike, working harder than most people her age until just a few years ago.
Chaunie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings over the years in Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society. She especially loved visiting teaching, always looking out for the sisters in her ward.
Immensely creative, Chaunie loved to bake and cook. She loved trying new recipes and experimenting in the kitchen. Family and friends delighted in her creations, especially her famous homemade caramels, rolls, and cookies. After family gatherings, the grandchildren left with generous portions of her delicious leftovers.
Chaunie's creative talents included redecorating, writing poetry, crafting, and hand-making gifts. Most recently, Chaunie discovered her talent of oil painting. She took pride in each of her paintings, often including details relating to personal and family memories. Among her favorite paintings were those she painted for the nurseries of each of her great-grandchildren.
The only thing she loved more than cooking and painting was spending time with her family. She adored her children and grandchildren and was the happiest when she was with them. She felt blessed to have a big brother and sister who devotedly watched over her. Aunt Chaunie was always included in family activities and parties.
Chaunie is survived by her children, John Ballard (Elizabeth Whitney) Larson, Bruce McNeil (Gayle Thatcher) Larson, and Jennifer (Russell) Gardner; siblings, President M. Russell Ballard and Ann Maxwell Keddington; nineteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Hulbert Keddington; and sister-in-law, Barbara Ballard.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Highland Park Ward Chapel, 2535 South Douglas Street (1260 East), Salt Lake City. Visitations will take place at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and prior to the services at the church on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on December 30, 2018.
Chaunie was born March 1, 1939 in Salt Lake City to Geraldine Smith and Melvin R. Ballard. The youngest of three children, Chaunie grew up on Butler Avenue in Salt Lake City. She attended East High School and the University of Utah. Chaunie had a beautiful voice and loved singing with the East High choir.
While attending East High, Chaunie met Bruce Larson, whom she married on September 21, 1959. Chaunie and Bruce had three children, who they adored and supported throughout their lives. They later divorced after twenty-six years of marriage.
Chaunie was a full-time mom for many years, but later went back to work and enjoyed several jobs. Her favorite position was hostessing at Olive Garden in Sugar House. Chaunie was a favorite among co-workers and customers alike, working harder than most people her age until just a few years ago.
Chaunie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings over the years in Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society. She especially loved visiting teaching, always looking out for the sisters in her ward.
Immensely creative, Chaunie loved to bake and cook. She loved trying new recipes and experimenting in the kitchen. Family and friends delighted in her creations, especially her famous homemade caramels, rolls, and cookies. After family gatherings, the grandchildren left with generous portions of her delicious leftovers.
Chaunie's creative talents included redecorating, writing poetry, crafting, and hand-making gifts. Most recently, Chaunie discovered her talent of oil painting. She took pride in each of her paintings, often including details relating to personal and family memories. Among her favorite paintings were those she painted for the nurseries of each of her great-grandchildren.
The only thing she loved more than cooking and painting was spending time with her family. She adored her children and grandchildren and was the happiest when she was with them. She felt blessed to have a big brother and sister who devotedly watched over her. Aunt Chaunie was always included in family activities and parties.
Chaunie is survived by her children, John Ballard (Elizabeth Whitney) Larson, Bruce McNeil (Gayle Thatcher) Larson, and Jennifer (Russell) Gardner; siblings, President M. Russell Ballard and Ann Maxwell Keddington; nineteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Hulbert Keddington; and sister-in-law, Barbara Ballard.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Highland Park Ward Chapel, 2535 South Douglas Street (1260 East), Salt Lake City. Visitations will take place at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and prior to the services at the church on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on December 30, 2018.
Chaundra Geraldine Ballard Larson, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 25, 2018.
Chaunie was born March 1, 1939 in Salt Lake City to Geraldine Smith and Melvin R. Ballard. The youngest of three children, Chaunie grew up on Butler Avenue in Salt Lake City. She attended East High School and the University of Utah. Chaunie had a beautiful voice and loved singing with the East High choir.
While attending East High, Chaunie met Bruce Larson, whom she married on September 21, 1959. Chaunie and Bruce had three children, who they adored and supported throughout their lives. They later divorced after twenty-six years of marriage.
Chaunie was a full-time mom for many years, but later went back to work and enjoyed several jobs. Her favorite position was hostessing at Olive Garden in Sugar House. Chaunie was a favorite among co-workers and customers alike, working harder than most people her age until just a few years ago.
Chaunie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings over the years in Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society. She especially loved visiting teaching, always looking out for the sisters in her ward.
Immensely creative, Chaunie loved to bake and cook. She loved trying new recipes and experimenting in the kitchen. Family and friends delighted in her creations, especially her famous homemade caramels, rolls, and cookies. After family gatherings, the grandchildren left with generous portions of her delicious leftovers.
Chaunie's creative talents included redecorating, writing poetry, crafting, and hand-making gifts. Most recently, Chaunie discovered her talent of oil painting. She took pride in each of her paintings, often including details relating to personal and family memories. Among her favorite paintings were those she painted for the nurseries of each of her great-grandchildren.
The only thing she loved more than cooking and painting was spending time with her family. She adored her children and grandchildren and was the happiest when she was with them. She felt blessed to have a big brother and sister who devotedly watched over her. Aunt Chaunie was always included in family activities and parties.
Chaunie is survived by her children, John Ballard (Elizabeth Whitney) Larson, Bruce McNeil (Gayle Thatcher) Larson, and Jennifer (Russell) Gardner; siblings, President M. Russell Ballard and Ann Maxwell Keddington; nineteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Hulbert Keddington; and sister-in-law, Barbara Ballard.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Highland Park Ward Chapel, 2535 South Douglas Street (1260 East), Salt Lake City. Visitations will take place at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and prior to the services at the church on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on December 30, 2018.
Chaunie was born March 1, 1939 in Salt Lake City to Geraldine Smith and Melvin R. Ballard. The youngest of three children, Chaunie grew up on Butler Avenue in Salt Lake City. She attended East High School and the University of Utah. Chaunie had a beautiful voice and loved singing with the East High choir.
While attending East High, Chaunie met Bruce Larson, whom she married on September 21, 1959. Chaunie and Bruce had three children, who they adored and supported throughout their lives. They later divorced after twenty-six years of marriage.
Chaunie was a full-time mom for many years, but later went back to work and enjoyed several jobs. Her favorite position was hostessing at Olive Garden in Sugar House. Chaunie was a favorite among co-workers and customers alike, working harder than most people her age until just a few years ago.
Chaunie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings over the years in Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society. She especially loved visiting teaching, always looking out for the sisters in her ward.
Immensely creative, Chaunie loved to bake and cook. She loved trying new recipes and experimenting in the kitchen. Family and friends delighted in her creations, especially her famous homemade caramels, rolls, and cookies. After family gatherings, the grandchildren left with generous portions of her delicious leftovers.
Chaunie's creative talents included redecorating, writing poetry, crafting, and hand-making gifts. Most recently, Chaunie discovered her talent of oil painting. She took pride in each of her paintings, often including details relating to personal and family memories. Among her favorite paintings were those she painted for the nurseries of each of her great-grandchildren.
The only thing she loved more than cooking and painting was spending time with her family. She adored her children and grandchildren and was the happiest when she was with them. She felt blessed to have a big brother and sister who devotedly watched over her. Aunt Chaunie was always included in family activities and parties.
Chaunie is survived by her children, John Ballard (Elizabeth Whitney) Larson, Bruce McNeil (Gayle Thatcher) Larson, and Jennifer (Russell) Gardner; siblings, President M. Russell Ballard and Ann Maxwell Keddington; nineteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Hulbert Keddington; and sister-in-law, Barbara Ballard.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Highland Park Ward Chapel, 2535 South Douglas Street (1260 East), Salt Lake City. Visitations will take place at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and prior to the services at the church on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News on December 30, 2018.
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