Barbara "Bobbie" Baxter Christy Obituary (1934

Barbara (Bobbie) Lorene Durrans Baxter Christy 1934 – 2026 Barbara (Bobbie) Baxter Christy, our sweet, people-loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 17, 2026, in South Jordan at the age of 92. She was born in Salt Lake City on February 23, 1934, to Ross Inman Durrans and Lorene Crow Durrans. Barbara is the oldest sister of five brothers and had 2 older half-brothers and a half sister. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond C Baxter, husband Don Christy, son Mark Baxter, son Brian Baxter, granddaughter Tracey Tranter, and siblings, Chuck Atkinson, Zona Parkinson, Robert Durrans, Richard Durrans, Jerry Durrans, Larry Durrans, and Lynn Michael Durrans. She is survived by her children, Linda Tranter (Brad), Sharon Baxter (Kevin), Susan Thompson (Ron), Lance Baxter (Jenny), her brother Raymond (Susanne) Sister-in-laws, Ruth Durrans, Shirley Durrans, Verlene Durrans and her 19 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. Bobbie married her tall, dark, and handsome husband, Raymond Baxter, on March 3, 1952, at 18 years old. While she completed high school, Bobbie patiently waited alongside the other “standby” wives for their husbands to return from their military service. Bobbie and Ray bought their first home in Rose Park. As they outgrew that home, they found their next home in Murray, where they resided for nearly five decades and raised their six children on a “magical” street called Turpin. Ray passed away on November 12, 2007. In 2008, Bobbie married her longtime friend Don Christy who belonged to her beloved Stand Bye group and moved to Bountiful. She loved his children, LaDawn, Paul, and Scott, as well as their families. Don passed away on July 3, 2020. Her role as mother took up much of her time, but Bobbie also worked for the Cottonwood Club, sold Avon (where she made more friends than money), and spent 30 years as a See’s Candy lady. Trying to get Bobbie to sit was a futile effort. She was constantly busy taking care of her home, family, and serving everyone she encountered. Though she had a large family already, Bobbie became an adopted sister, mother, and grandmother for countless others. She’d check in on neighbors, making soup and food when needed. Anytime her family lost track of her, odds were that she was weeding the neighbor’s yard. She enjoyed being in The Emerald Book Club for 50+ years. A few days before she passed, she visited with a friend asking her if book club was tomorrow, she was planning to go this week. Bobbie knew how to build community and create relationships wherever she went. She showed up for or hosted weddings, funerals, baby and wedding showers for everyone within her reach. This even included the friends of Bobbie’s daughter, who lived out of state, when Bobbie spotted a wedding invitation on the fridge that would take place in Utah. She declared that she would attend in her daughter’s place, despite not knowing the couple well. She was mama 2 to many in the neighborhood and Grandma Baxter to the Tranter’s and Searles. Growing up, her kids dreaded going to pick up groceries with her because what should be a quick trip, would inevitably turn into an extended one as Bobbie found people to stop and chat with on every aisle of the store. The family would “time” how long it would take for her to leave church as they all waited in the car. Ultimately, her nature led to a vast network of people whose lives she touched and will mourn her passing. Bobbie loved having family dinners most Sundays for her family. She adored her children and grandchildren. She created scavenger hunts (driving in cars) to find the clues for her nieces and nephews on the 4th of July and for her great grandchildren’s birthdays. She even made a scavenger hunt for her son-in-law for his birthday who had jokingly said, “I want one for my birthday!” She was a letter writer, pen pal, knock knock joke teller, self-designated Relief Society President, $2 bill giver, and ketchup and ice cream lover! She served in her church for several years as the Trecker Leader. All the boys she taught have fond memories of her, and we still hear about how much they loved her. She volunteered to work in the Jordan River Temple. She has a strong testimony of her savior Jesus Christ and was diligent in teaching gospel principles to her family. Bobbie was loved by all—weather young or old. She knew how to take the time to reach out to others. She will be greatly missed. We love you more mom and you can’t stop it! The family would like to thank the staff at Legacy House in South Jordan. Everyone in the building knew her by Bobbie and greeted her warmly. The aids in the Cottages treated her like their own mom. A special thank you to her angel Bonnie Brown who took her to meals and activities. Also, her Hospice nurse, Rachel Lee. We could not have done this without you. And a big thank you to her friends who visited her religiously the past year and a half. We would also like to thank the 3rd ward Relief Society for the luncheon. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributing to the LDS missionary fund. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 24, at 11:00 am at the Draper River View LDS chapel, 11420 So. 700 West in Draper. A viewing will be held beforehand from 9:30 – 10:45 AM at the church. A Luncheon for the family will follow the funeral, and the Interment will be at the Murray City Cemetery