14 Oct 1906 – 28 Jan 2004
Husband of William Rulon Shaw
OGDEN – Dephna (Dea) Christensen Shaw Terry, 97, died peacefully Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at the Crestwood Care Center in Ogden, Utah. She was born October 14, 1906, in Bear River City, Utah to Hans and Rosa Schwab Christensen.
Dea married W. Rulon Shaw in the Salt Lake Temple on December 11, 1929. He passed away August 24, 1971. She then married William Terry, March 8,1977 he later passed away.
Dea was a Stake and Ward organist and also wrote dedication music for the 33rd Ward chapel.
She was an artist, seamstress, musician and composer. She also wrote may poems and illustrations for “The Children’s Friend.” She played the piano for Shorty Ross’s Band. Dea played the organ at the Ogden and Salt Lake Tabernacle and also was an organist for Leavitt’s Mortuary for many, many years and also played for other mortuaries. She worked with Rulon at their floral shop “Garden Floral” doing floral arrangements and corsages.
Dea handmade temple and wedding clothing. She was very creative in knitting, crocheting, and did beautiful handwork. She belonged to the Debonairs Dance Club.
Dea’s whole life was devoted to her family, especially doing things with her grandchildren. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Shaw (Angelo Brunetti), Carolyn Shaw Longfellow (Rex Taylor); brother, Vern Christensen; sisters, Donna Jones, Lenore Rose, June Wadman, and LaRue Redd; 12 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Crestwood Care Center and Hospice for all there tender and loving care.
Services will be held Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Leavitt’s Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden. Friends and family may call Friday, January 30, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. and one hour prior to the services at Leavitt’s Mortuary.
Interment, Leavitt’s Aultorest Memorial Park.
Published in Standard Examiner
Aultorest Memorial Park, Ogden, Weber County, Utah, Plot: Lynndale, Lot 111, Position 4
