Kenna Rae Olsen Gentry Obituary (1938 - 2017)

Kenna Rae Olsen Gentry December 6, 1938 -April 30, 2017. Kenna Rae Gentry passed away peacefully at home in her favorite place, her recliner. She returned home to her: Heavenly Father, husband, Darrell and daughter, Carolyn, on Sunday April 30, 2017. Kenna was born in Spring Glen, Utah, to Ernest and Arvilla Black Olsen. She spent her childhood in Spring Glen and attended school in Carbon County. It was in Spring Glen down by the river that she met her eternal companion, Darrell. They were married on July 19, 1954 and later sealed in the Manti Temple. Kenna was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she had the opportunity of serving in many different callings. She especially loved working with the youth. For many years Kenna operated an in home day care business where she touched the lives of many children. After retirement she worked for Roy City as a school crossing guard at Roy and Municipal elementary schools, where she came to love and mother these children. Kenna loved the outdoors, traveling, and most of all spending time with her family. She accomplished one of her major goals by making a quilt for every one of her children and grandchildren. Kenna is survived by her five children; Bob (Teresa) Gentry, Carl (Tammara) Gentry, Dave (Nicole) Gentry, Allen (Marilee) Gentry, Sharon (Bill) Willard, 21 grandchildren, 37 great - grandchildren, and 3 great - great- grandchildren, brothers Jack (Leah) Olsen, Dick (Colleen) Olsen, and Jolene (John) Healy. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and daughter. The Family would also like to express appreciation to the many neighbors, friends, and ward members who made sure Kenna was included in the activities that she so much enjoyed by making sure she was able to be there as she was unable to drive. THANK YOU. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 5, 2017 at 10:00 am at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy. Family and friends may call on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 6 to 8pm and Friday from 9 to 9:45am prior to services. Internment, Price Cemetery at 3:00pm. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 May 4, 2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary of Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 May 5, 2017 10:00 AM CemeteryPrice Cemetery 595 East 400 North. Price, UT 84501 May 5, 2017 3:00 PM