Daughter of Charles John Christensen and Marie Elizabeth Frost
Married Read White Cannon, 24 July 1925, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
OGDEN – This talented woman, Edith Joyce Christensen Cannon was born in Ephraim, Utah to Charles John Christensen. She was the ninth of ten children, and the last to survive of the ten; also the last grandchild of the famous pioneer artist C.C.A. Christensen. She passed away Thursday, June 19, 1997 in Ogden.
When Edith was just a baby, her father would whistle to her and she would pick out tunes on the piano playing by ear, and when six-years-old, she played for her little Kindergarten class to dance. They would put Edith on a stack of books to reach the keys, and someone else would have to pump the organ. She played piano for hundreds of dances throughout her young life; then playing baritone horn in all the parades in Salt Lake City, and the Gibson Girls; along with this she played violin by ear and also studied violin. She never refused to perform when asked. Her father was very proud of her and she was always asked to perform for company or just for him. Music was how she spoke. She played violin on early radio advertising Cloverleaf Dairy. She had artistic as well as music talent in sewing, designing clothes, millinery, etc. The last position she had was at Weber State College as the Gym Lady and was given applause when she retired from there for her service. She loved the girls and had alwaysloved people, especially children.
She was the Elizabeth Arden representative at I. Magnin in San Francisco, and worked at selling cosmetics at ZCMI and Macys in New York.
She married Read White Cannon July 24, 1925. They had one child, Ada Joy.
She is survived by her daughter, Ada Joy, and a granddaughter Ada Marie. She lost two of her precious grandchildren a few years ago, Elizabeth and Matthew, and will be thrilled to meet with them again.
Edith loved the pioneers and related to their great lives. Through hardships and heartaches. Edith had weathered life, but her testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ never wavered. Always a pretty, talented woman she took pride in her appearance, and looked younger than her years, and was young in spirit. She had a great sense of humor, dressing up in typical Danish fashion at a drop of a hat. A timeless worker and superb cook, she gave a lifetime legacy of willing service to her family and others. The love she gave and the love we have for her is beyond expression. A woman extraordinaire!
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at weber heights Stake Center, 1401 County Hills Drive, with Bishop Steve Jones of the Country Hills Ward officiating. Friends may call at the Stake Center on Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery. Funeral directors Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary.
From: The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah) – 20 Jun 1997, Fri – Page 41
Married Read White Cannon, 24 July 1925, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
OGDEN – This talented woman, Edith Joyce Christensen Cannon was born in Ephraim, Utah to Charles John Christensen. She was the ninth of ten children, and the last to survive of the ten; also the last grandchild of the famous pioneer artist C.C.A. Christensen. She passed away Thursday, June 19, 1997 in Ogden.
When Edith was just a baby, her father would whistle to her and she would pick out tunes on the piano playing by ear, and when six-years-old, she played for her little Kindergarten class to dance. They would put Edith on a stack of books to reach the keys, and someone else would have to pump the organ. She played piano for hundreds of dances throughout her young life; then playing baritone horn in all the parades in Salt Lake City, and the Gibson Girls; along with this she played violin by ear and also studied violin. She never refused to perform when asked. Her father was very proud of her and she was always asked to perform for company or just for him. Music was how she spoke. She played violin on early radio advertising Cloverleaf Dairy. She had artistic as well as music talent in sewing, designing clothes, millinery, etc. The last position she had was at Weber State College as the Gym Lady and was given applause when she retired from there for her service. She loved the girls and had alwaysloved people, especially children.
She was the Elizabeth Arden representative at I. Magnin in San Francisco, and worked at selling cosmetics at ZCMI and Macys in New York.
She married Read White Cannon July 24, 1925. They had one child, Ada Joy.
She is survived by her daughter, Ada Joy, and a granddaughter Ada Marie. She lost two of her precious grandchildren a few years ago, Elizabeth and Matthew, and will be thrilled to meet with them again.
Edith loved the pioneers and related to their great lives. Through hardships and heartaches. Edith had weathered life, but her testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ never wavered. Always a pretty, talented woman she took pride in her appearance, and looked younger than her years, and was young in spirit. She had a great sense of humor, dressing up in typical Danish fashion at a drop of a hat. A timeless worker and superb cook, she gave a lifetime legacy of willing service to her family and others. The love she gave and the love we have for her is beyond expression. A woman extraordinaire!
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at weber heights Stake Center, 1401 County Hills Drive, with Bishop Steve Jones of the Country Hills Ward officiating. Friends may call at the Stake Center on Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery. Funeral directors Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary.
From: The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah) – 20 Jun 1997, Fri – Page 41
Daughter of Charles John Christensen and Marie Elizabeth Frost
Married Read White Cannon, 24 July 1925, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
OGDEN – This talented woman, Edith Joyce Christensen Cannon was born in Ephraim, Utah to Charles John Christensen. She was the ninth of ten children, and the last to survive of the ten; also the last grandchild of the famous pioneer artist C.C.A. Christensen. She passed away Thursday, June 19, 1997 in Ogden.
When Edith was just a baby, her father would whistle to her and she would pick out tunes on the piano playing by ear, and when six-years-old, she played for her little Kindergarten class to dance. They would put Edith on a stack of books to reach the keys, and someone else would have to pump the organ. She played piano for hundreds of dances throughout her young life; then playing baritone horn in all the parades in Salt Lake City, and the Gibson Girls; along with this she played violin by ear and also studied violin. She never refused to perform when asked. Her father was very proud of her and she was always asked to perform for company or just for him. Music was how she spoke. She played violin on early radio advertising Cloverleaf Dairy. She had artistic as well as music talent in sewing, designing clothes, millinery, etc. The last position she had was at Weber State College as the Gym Lady and was given applause when she retired from there for her service. She loved the girls and had alwaysloved people, especially children.
She was the Elizabeth Arden representative at I. Magnin in San Francisco, and worked at selling cosmetics at ZCMI and Macys in New York.
She married Read White Cannon July 24, 1925. They had one child, Ada Joy.
She is survived by her daughter, Ada Joy, and a granddaughter Ada Marie. She lost two of her precious grandchildren a few years ago, Elizabeth and Matthew, and will be thrilled to meet with them again.
Edith loved the pioneers and related to their great lives. Through hardships and heartaches. Edith had weathered life, but her testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ never wavered. Always a pretty, talented woman she took pride in her appearance, and looked younger than her years, and was young in spirit. She had a great sense of humor, dressing up in typical Danish fashion at a drop of a hat. A timeless worker and superb cook, she gave a lifetime legacy of willing service to her family and others. The love she gave and the love we have for her is beyond expression. A woman extraordinaire!
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at weber heights Stake Center, 1401 County Hills Drive, with Bishop Steve Jones of the Country Hills Ward officiating. Friends may call at the Stake Center on Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery. Funeral directors Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary.
From: The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah) – 20 Jun 1997, Fri – Page 41
Married Read White Cannon, 24 July 1925, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
OGDEN – This talented woman, Edith Joyce Christensen Cannon was born in Ephraim, Utah to Charles John Christensen. She was the ninth of ten children, and the last to survive of the ten; also the last grandchild of the famous pioneer artist C.C.A. Christensen. She passed away Thursday, June 19, 1997 in Ogden.
When Edith was just a baby, her father would whistle to her and she would pick out tunes on the piano playing by ear, and when six-years-old, she played for her little Kindergarten class to dance. They would put Edith on a stack of books to reach the keys, and someone else would have to pump the organ. She played piano for hundreds of dances throughout her young life; then playing baritone horn in all the parades in Salt Lake City, and the Gibson Girls; along with this she played violin by ear and also studied violin. She never refused to perform when asked. Her father was very proud of her and she was always asked to perform for company or just for him. Music was how she spoke. She played violin on early radio advertising Cloverleaf Dairy. She had artistic as well as music talent in sewing, designing clothes, millinery, etc. The last position she had was at Weber State College as the Gym Lady and was given applause when she retired from there for her service. She loved the girls and had alwaysloved people, especially children.
She was the Elizabeth Arden representative at I. Magnin in San Francisco, and worked at selling cosmetics at ZCMI and Macys in New York.
She married Read White Cannon July 24, 1925. They had one child, Ada Joy.
She is survived by her daughter, Ada Joy, and a granddaughter Ada Marie. She lost two of her precious grandchildren a few years ago, Elizabeth and Matthew, and will be thrilled to meet with them again.
Edith loved the pioneers and related to their great lives. Through hardships and heartaches. Edith had weathered life, but her testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ never wavered. Always a pretty, talented woman she took pride in her appearance, and looked younger than her years, and was young in spirit. She had a great sense of humor, dressing up in typical Danish fashion at a drop of a hat. A timeless worker and superb cook, she gave a lifetime legacy of willing service to her family and others. The love she gave and the love we have for her is beyond expression. A woman extraordinaire!
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at weber heights Stake Center, 1401 County Hills Drive, with Bishop Steve Jones of the Country Hills Ward officiating. Friends may call at the Stake Center on Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery. Funeral directors Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary.
From: The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah) – 20 Jun 1997, Fri – Page 41
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