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1931 - 2007 (76 years)
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Name |
Rocena Platt |
Born |
29 Mar 1931 |
Kanarraville, Iron, Utah |
Gender |
Female |
Died |
23 Sept 2007 |
- Rocena Platt Chidester "Cena" Rocena Platt Chidester will be missed. She left us peacefully on September 3, 2007. Maybe you have one of hundreds of hand-stitched quilts or have eaten her amazing sourdough. Perhaps you received something from her abundant garden or she decorated your wedding cake. Possibly you were lucky enough to be part of her family and were invited to an annual Christmas party or a dinner honoring her father-in-law and his family. She probably called or wrote to you when you were sick, sad or lonely. Born in Kanarraville, Iron Co., Utah to Walter Lysle and Alice Campbell Platt. She was a vital part of a loving family. "Cena" met her devoted husband, Arnon Reeve Chidester, when she started working as a waitress in the café where he was a cook. Life really began when they were sealed together on June 21, 1950 in the St. George Temple. They were blessed with two sons: Randall P (Sandra) and Dennis Lynn (Connie); nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She spent countless hours sewing, planning Den meetings, working in the PTA, writing missionary letters, tending flowers and preparing family dinners. She truly understood the value of work. As the wife of an airline employee, she was able to travel to many interesting places with her husband, boys and grandkids. A valiant member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in various capacities as a teacher and leader. She was happiest when working in organizations where she could be with her sons. She served as an Ordinance Worker in the Jordan River Temple for 13 years. Survived by her husband, Reeve; sons; siblings: Golda, Mary, John, Phyllis, Olga, Ruth and Alice; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Walter, Clone and Elmo (Killed at Iwo Jima). We wish to thank the staffs of Cottonwood and University Hospitals for their compassionate care. Funeral services will be held Sat. Sept. 8, 2007, 11 a.m. at the Kearns 6th Ward, 4260 W. 5215 S. A viewing will be Fri. from 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Sat. from 9:30-10:45 a.m at the Church. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park
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Person ID |
I7658 |
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Last Modified |
7 Mar 2013 |
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| Born - 29 Mar 1931 - Kanarraville, Iron, Utah |
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