Linda Kay Lester Christensen

Linda Kay Lester Christensen, age 75, passed away peacefully in her home in Gunnison on Oct. 17, 2026. She was born on May 13, 1951 in Evanston, Wyoming to William Henry Lester and Ida Vina Cook.

Linda grew up in Bluffdale, Utah. She enjoyed farming, gardening and going camping. She attended Bingham High School, graduating in 1969. She also lived in Sandy, Centerfield and St. George, Utah; and Livermore, California.

She married the love of her life, Terrance Christensen, on March 9, 1973 in the Manti LDS Temple. Together they had six children.

She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings, including Cub Scouts, Relief Society President, Counselor in the Stake Relief Society, Activity girls, Temple Ordinance worker, and was a camp host at Gooseberry.

She spent her time quilting, sewing, canning, camping and spending quality time with family on game night.

Linda is survived by her loving husband, Terrance Christensen of Manti; children: Jeremy (Allyson) Christensen of Salina; Melissa (Eric) Mena of Waco, Texas; Justin (Rayna) Christensen of Grantsville; Randall Christensen of Gunnison; Terry (Janeil) Christensen of Centerfield; Joseph Christensen of West Valley City; Siblings: Joseph Wayne (RaNee) Lester of Bluffdale; Ida Marie (Dave- deceased) Hatch of West Valley City; Connie (Brent) Wonnacott of Beaver, along with 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents: William Henry Lester and Ida Vina Cook; brother, William (Bill) Stephan Lester; and sister, Carol Jean Lester Lange.

Funeral services for Linda will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Gunnison LDS Stake Center, 80 West Center Street, Gunnison. Friends may call for viewing from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at the Gunnison LDS Stake Center and from 9- 10:30 a.m. prior to services.

Livestreaming for Linda’s service will be available at springerturner.com under her obituary about 15 minutes prior to her service.

Burial will be in the Centerfield Cemetery under the care of Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina, Utah.