KayLene Newbold Pedersen

1935 ~ 2008

KayLene Newbold Pedersen died February 7, 2008 of cancer, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Kay was born December 30, 1935 in Murray. She was the youngest daughter of Henry Arnold and Hazel Ann Christensen Newbold. She met Tore Pedersen at Granite High School and married him in the Salt Lake Temple shortly after graduation, on June 19, 1953. Together they had five children that they raised in Magna. Kay was passionate about many things; beaches, lighthouses, herbs, gardening and holidays. She was the world's best Grandma, just ask any of her 16 grandchildren. She was an active member of the LDS Church and served in many callings throughout her life. She had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ.

She is survived by her husband; children, Susan Porter (Kelvin), Sandra Kirkendoll (Mark), Scott Pedersen (Lisa), Stacy Brubaker (Ladd), Stefany Kelley (James); her 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Jean Fitt (Robert). Preceded in death by her parents.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Nancy McLaughlin, Dr. Jonathan Blanch and Care Source, for all of their compassion and efforts on mom's behalf. Services will be held Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 12 noon in the Lakeridge 4th Ward chapel (3150 South 7700 West, Magna). A viewing will be held at the church from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 and Wednesday 10:30-11:45 a.m. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens (1950 East 10600 South, Sandy).

Online condolences at: www.larkincares.com